When Iived in my van full-time in the cold, I quickly learned that a little silicon grease applied to the door seals was a necessity in order to keep from having to melt my way out. Worked great then and should work just as well now. WD40 probably isn't great for the seals long term. On Nov 23, 2010, at 3:19 PM, Michael <michael@JAMHOME.US> wrote: > Don Hanson wrote: >> Pacific Northwest, east slope of the > mountains. >> >> It snowed, warm and wet, yesterday. Today > it is clear and cold, in the >> low 20s and every entry into my van was > frozen shut...Couldn't get in any >> door, tugging and pulling to no > avail. > > Glad you asked. I didn't get into my Westy and drove > the Ranger to work. > Grabbing some "I'm not one of the everybodies > that knew to do it" silicone spray on the way home tonight. And > some lock de-icer too. > > WD 40 OK for that? > > > -- > Michael Rasmussen > http://www.jamhome.us/ > Be Appropriate > && Follow Your Curiosity |
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