I got a tube of shin-etsu grease from my dealer today. Should i just wipe it on with a towel? any tips? thanks guys.

 

Make sure you wear rubber gloves and try not to touch your skin.
I usually apply it with my hands.
Once applied, I usually take shop towels or a paper towel and remove the excess stuff.

 

Thanks for the tips sebrings2k. Should i keep the top and windows down to let it dry after i put it on? thanks

 

You'll eventually have to lower the top to get to all of the rubber seals.

I usually lower both windows and get all the rubber trim that the windows sit on.
Let dry, and remove excess.

Then I lower the top and get everything else.

Not sure if there is a specific drying time for this stuff. I usually apply when I start detailing the car and get back to as I work around the car.

 

Great!! Thanks again sebring!!

 

good summary sebring!
i shin-etsu once a year and in between use other rubber or vinyl products , such as 303 or meguiars rubber care products- mainly because i am already using the product on other parts of the car and because they are easier to use.
if you have the time, shin-etsu is probably one of the best preservatives for keeping the rubber soft.

 

 

i did the shin-etsu treatment recently and the squeeks are gone! couldn't believe it...i'll be doing this every 6 months or so.

 

Less is more in this case! Apply sparingly!

 

a fine soft bristled paint brush found at any home depot works for me