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[CAlessi]

Who's making the best door seals these days? Or are they all made by the same company?

Edited by CAlessi, 11 September 2022 - 06:20 PM.

[Indy Orange]

Rare Spares.I’m pretty sure most come from the same supplier, I think the Rares ones are the best you’re going to get.

Edited by Indy Orange, 11 September 2022 - 07:19 PM.

[MFM]

I have a genuine set of door seals which came with my car (my originals are like black chalk) and I tried to fit one (1) and it fitted perfect BUT door wouldn't come close to closing and I wasn't going to force it? Rubber gets hard with age as we all know, but is there any spirit (kero/metho/heat) that could soften these or am I best just to junk them and buy from rares?I know Rares supply a pressure pack can of something that is supposed to soften their rubbers but I haven't tried that as it just feels/smells like silicone.

[CAlessi]

The spray is just a silicon spray. It will soften them but it will probably be best to get new ones. Years ago I remember rare spares changed their door seals and apparently fitment is a lot better. I will buy a rare spares one and let you know.

I have a genuine set of door seals which came with my car (my originals are like black chalk) and I tried to fit one (1) and it fitted perfect BUT door wouldn't come close to closing and I wasn't going to force it? Rubber gets hard with age as we all know, but is there any spirit (kero/metho/heat) that could soften these or am I best just to junk them and buy from rares?I know Rares supply a pressure pack can of something that is supposed to soften their rubbers but I haven't tried that as it just feels/smells like silicone.

[S pack]

I have a genuine set of door seals which came with my car (my originals are like black chalk) and I tried to fit one (1) and it fitted perfect BUT door wouldn't come close to closing and I wasn't going to force it? Rubber gets hard with age as we all know, but is there any spirit (kero/metho/heat) that could soften these or am I best just to junk them and buy from rares?I know Rares supply a pressure pack can of something that is supposed to soften their rubbers but I haven't tried that as it just feels/smells like silicone.

Rubber Magic is silicone based. I used it on the new RSP door seals I installed back in 96. It did help the doors to close easier but those seals were never going to be anything like the originals.

My drivers door was the worst and since I changed out the seal for the new improved RSP seals the door is a lot easier to close and haven't put any Rubber Magic anywhere near it.
 

[MFM]

Someone told me to try submerging them in turps or metho for awhile (can't remember which one) to properly soften them. I have nothing to lose if I stuff them.

[CAlessi]

Rubber Magic is silicone based. I used it on the new RSP door seals I installed back in 96. It did help the doors to close easier but those seals were never going to be anything like the originals.
My drivers door was the worst and since I changed out the seal for the new improved RSP seals the door is a lot easier to close and haven't put any Rubber Magic anywhere near it.

I thought they changed the seals a while back. Good to see they are better. I've just changed the door pillar so 🤞 the seal is ok.

[TOERUNNER]

Rubber Magic is silicone based. I used it on the new RSP door seals I installed back in 96. It did help the doors to close easier but those seals were never going to be anything like the originals.

My drivers door was the worst and since I changed out the seal for the new improved RSP seals the door is a lot easier to close and haven't put any Rubber Magic anywhere near it.
 

I recently got a rubber kit from rares and the can of rubber magic  states that it is silicone free.

Edited by TOERUNNER, 12 September 2022 - 04:23 PM.

[S pack]

Hi Rodney, I will have a look at the can I have when I get home. I was going from memory but my memory may have failed me.

[S pack]

I recently got a rubber kit from rares and the can of rubber magic  states that it is silicone free.

You are 100% correct Rodney. My 26yo can of Rubber Magic states 'Contains no Silicones'.