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Date:         Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:46:07 -0500
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rubber Seal Treatment
Comments: To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>
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On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 8:45 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:

> Good morning, Volks. Looking for a recommendation on what to use to revive > the seals around dors and windows. They are in good shape. Something at > Napa or a home remedy, please. Gonna wax today. Thanks. > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT 'Gringo' > 73 Beetle >

Michael,

I use Glycerin thinned with water. You can get a bottle at the drug store for a buck or 3. Rubber soaks it up. Keeps it pliable. It's not gonna give you that ArmorAll car show look, but it does help to seal in the natural oils.

John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan

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