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Date:         Thu, 15 Jul 2004 13:10:07 -0400
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Original poptop and window seals leave trails of black
              residue after rain on my white 91 MV
Comments: To: Tom DeMarcus <papa_tom@bellsouth.net>
In-Reply-To:  <92179A5B-D58A-11D8-8D78-00039376B4B2@bellsouth.net>
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On Wed, 14 Jul 2004 07:40:14 -0400, Tom DeMarcus <papa_tom@bellsouth.net> wrote: > The seals are otherwise in very good condition. Is there a proven > product that will recondition and "seal the seals?" I know that I can > replace the poptop seals fairly easily (although not cheaply), but the > window seals are another matter.

Tom, I've used Glyceryne (cheap at the drug store) on one of my window seals since last fall. It keeps the black stuff in pretty well. I have been using 303 Protectant but I do believe I'll treat all the windows with Glyceryne based on my test window. YMMV

-- John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/?catid=74 '91 Multivan ~ white lightnin' ~ KC8ZFN


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