Dragonwalker
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Sold as a bicycle lube, also used by plumbers ; https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?hl=e...lSwKHXwJAgQQPQgD#hl=en&q=white+silicon+grease
what do yu want to use it on/for?
Nodge68
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Plumbcenter and other plumbing suppliers do 100 g Floplast silicone grease. I use this one myself. http://www.plumbcenter.co.uk/produc...grease-100g/?gclid=CN-O5a3MkNICFRG6Gwodv2oHDQ
Or Maplin do 50 g tubes of it.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/servisol-...0x?cmpid=ppc&gclid=CKeu-ufMkNICFYYcGwod24kJRg
Or Maplin do 50 g tubes of it.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/servisol-...0x?cmpid=ppc&gclid=CKeu-ufMkNICFYYcGwod24kJRg
Alibro
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Have you checked the usual entry spots? The edges of the fish bowl leak like sieves.
Panic Over
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Just out of interest, would coppaslip do the trick?
no
as mentioned always better to use the correct application
also with that rear door , u can adjust the rear catch
lift the back carpets and ensure it's not coming in on the welds
get someone to put a hose pipe on the door while ur sitting in the back , so u can see the point of entry
if i'm honest i can't see that applying silicone grease will help stop any water entry
need to check where it's coming in from , maybe then applying silicone sealant
as if u put grease on it, as u open and close the door seal it will just come off
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Panic Over
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It was recommended on another thread. I think the suggestion was that it would "enliven" (my word) the rubber seal, & may be an alternative to buying a new rubber seal at around £150.
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had the same problem when i had a freelander
adjusted the rear door catch ,
removed the door seal rubber as i know its expensive to replace , cleaned the weld all round the door
mine was the 3 door, made sure the top hardtop rubber seal was clear
applied some silicone sealant all round and cured the leak
surely though applying silicone grease would simply come off the rubber
also having it come off on ur clothes if u brushed against it
found removing the seal, putting some silicone sealant underneath the rubber seal on the metal surround , which would bring it forward slightly , also adjusting the door catch
know there was an old trick to soak a door seal in brake fluid , which makes it expand
Nodge68
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When these neoprene seals are manufactured, they are naturally water repellent. This is the silicone used in manufacturing that causes this. Over time the silicone degrades and wears off. This is one of the reasons seals stop working correctly.
Of course if the seal is leaking through the back. No amount of silicone on the seal face is going to work. And yes, often the door adjustment plays a role in the seal function too. However it's definitely worth giving the seals a wipe in silicone grease. I don't mean dollop it on in great lumps. But use the grease as a polish, to seal and lubricate the surface of the neoprene.
Panic Over
Member
I'm off to the plumbers, sod the coppaslip. 
If that doesn't work I'll bite the bullet and take the seal off, clean everything, and replace with a bead of silicone behind.
My old Grandad used to say, " always try the simple things first"
I'm sure he thought I was.
If that doesn't work I'll bite the bullet and take the seal off, clean everything, and replace with a bead of silicone behind.My old Grandad used to say, " always try the simple things first"
I'm sure he thought I was.
did find adjusting the door catches to be the most affective
the rear door wouldn't stop leaking , after adjusting the rear door catch and removed the rubber seal, applied some silicone sealant on the metal cured it , by slightly pushing the rubber seal slightly forward
quite understand where ur coming from ref the silicone grease, would just be concerned that every time u got in the car u would end up with it on ur clothes
