303 squeak when used on door seals

[Wolfgang]

Gummi me up!

My door seals have squeaked constantly ever since I bought my car over 6 months ago.

[stucam]

CCP doesn't have Gummi Pflege unfortunately.
The other stuff which people say works a treat with the door seals is Krytox (the VW dealers use this.. it's available in a few different forms though. Maverick is the expert on that subject and I think it is detailed at his site).

I'm glad this thread exists as it was only this weekend passed that I was cleaning my R and applying the 303 everywhere when I looked at the door seals and thought, nah, better not! hehe

Yeah Corey, I am thinking of giving CCP a call to clarify this issue. It has really p#%^*d me off. I have read that the Gummi (bears!) can attract dirt and grease and can create smears on windows and clothing! I read stuff on BMW and Merc bulletin boards. Most think this stuff is ace.
What do you reckon? Cheers. S


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[Corey_R]

I've never used the Gummi Bears, so I'm not really in a position to comment. I just know from owning several VW's now (and friends with BMWs etc) that the Euro's door seals are sensitive to products and to leave them well alone!

[carcareproducts]

Stu,

Thats very strange. As i have used it on mine always and have had any issues at all and also know my friend uses it on his new Golf R with no noises at all.

You can easily take it off with some apc and wipe it down/off

[stucam]

Stu,

Thats very strange. As i have used it on mine always and have had any issues at all and also know my friend uses it on his new Golf R with no noises at all.

You can easily take it off with some apc and wipe it down/off

Thanks CCP. I don't know what way to turn at the moment: Gummi Pflege; Krytox; APC (dont know what this is). I feel that Corey is right: dont touch the door seals! And for a brand new car to have this is very annoying and concerning. Any further help is most welcome. S


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[Brendan_A]

I haven't had any problem with the Gummi attracting dirt and dust or leaving smear marks on cloths.

[stucam]

I haven't had any problem with the Gummi attracting dirt and dust or leaving smear marks on cloths.

Thanks Jetta (I just sold my beloved Jetta TDi - loved that car). Have you seen this link Restoring rubber seals with BMW Gummi-Pflege. Did you use your digits to apply this muck, like the Bimmer dude did?

Cheers, Stu

[Corey_R]

APC (dont know what this is).

APC = All Purpose Cleaner

[Transporter]

I used WURTH Rubber Care on the door seals in my T5, it stopped the noise from the door area that I could only explain as it was from the door seals.

[stucam]

I used WURTH Rubber Care on the door seals in my T5, it stopped the noise from the door area that I could only explain as it was from the door seals.

Thanks, although this product is banned in CA and other states due to health risks. See Chemwatch MSDS.