john walker

I every one got a bit of spare time over xmas
looking at just making car a bit more perfect a bit anal really
but if I ever sell her its been done properly to a new owner
opened the boot and the soft seal that is on the bottom of the boot lid and any others seals like this can you coat it with a silicon type spray to keep it really soft to make it last and not go hard thanks john

Little Bob

Honda Shin-Etsu grease is what you need John:

https://h-tune.co.uk/genuine-honda-s...SABEgLMMPD_BwE

BuggyofMildDiscomfort

Almost any silicone oil/paste will work. I just get a 250ml bottle of 100-200cst shock fluid from the local RC model shops for 5-10 quid.

richmc

Shin-Etsu is high in lanolin (oil from sheep's wool), softening and absorbable unlike high silicone content ones that can be harsh, divers lube is a good alternative if you can't get the recommended lube.
Be careful some lubes can attack rubber, Vaseline for instance is not recommended except for flexible plastic seals.

BuggyofMildDiscomfort

The base oil is silicone though. If it's lanolin blended that's cheap too, although it stinks to high heaven

Little Bob

I'll take the Shin-Etsu, I know it works.

I'd be guessing if I tried to buy something cheaper for the sake of saving a small amount of cash.

lovegroova

I've had the same tube of shin-etsu for the last 12 years, overall, the cost is not excessive!

Nick Graves

An aresole of Holt's silicone & rubber spray is my goto.

Seems to be very quickly-absorbed, so you'll need to go over it a couple of times.

I use a sock puppet, to apply it neatly.

Since only one of the cars has window frames, I get through quite a bit of it, over a decade...

Little Bob

Sock puppet?

UK Paul

Think about it....

I thought an arsehole comment was funnier.....