[skelley521]

I use o-ring lubricant, I can't remember the brand atm, but it's specifically formulated to "condition" rubber type products as well as lubricate.
When o-rings and seals are conditioned, they will not only stop shrinking, but actually grow slightly preventing cracks and tears.
Most auto parts stores or industrial shops like Granger will carry it. You can get it in large quantities cheap.

 

[skelley521]

Sounds good guys, I just ordered some to compare.
I've been using DOW CORNING MOLYKOTE 55. The tube will easily last my lifetime and then some, but I just wanted to compare.

 

[skelley521]

I need to get some Shin-Etsu grease. $23.50 with shipping from H&A. Amazon has it on Prime for $17.35.

I need to check my local dealer for prices.

Yeah speed, just ordered it from amazon myself, being lazy I went ahead and grabbed some Honda antifreeze and air filters while I was there too, needed to get my stock going.....lol.

 

[skelley521]

This site has links to the Technical Datasheet & MSDS for those interested....Shin-Etsu G30-M (Honda Grease).

 

[skelley521]

Shin-Etsu grease arrived today.
It's 71*F outside so I'm in the process of doing the seals atm.
It seems to be about the same consistency, but feels a tad thicker than the Molykote 55 when being applied.
Either way, it seems to be of good quality and I can tell the seals really needed it, especially around the windows since the weathertech deflectors sit inside the channel.

I will add a little to all the hinges/mechanisms and such tomorrow since I just used the eye dropper with 3n1 oil and want to let that work in.

The weather is great atm, so I want to get at least 3 coats of my wax on her before winter.
Oh.....and the wife wants to know who on here is feeding my OCD......lol.

 

[skelley521]

Truck is done.
I did all the door seals; window seals; cab seals (even the 1" strip, it needed it); trunk seals; hood seals and hood bump stops.
I notice that one of the side hood bump stops was missing, looked up and it was stuck to the hood as it pulled out of the retainer.
Fixed that issue and doubt it will return now that it's greased.
I applied it generously and thoroughly inside/outside/under all seals wherever I could get it.
I used at least 1/3rd of the 100 g tube if not slightly more.

 

[skelley521]

Yes Dnick, I applied by hand ever where then used a Q-tip to get down in the window channel with the windows down.
I kept loading up the Q-tip and repeated going around the channel in up/down motion to get the grease in there.
That part was a little time consuming, but worth it as the windows seem to roll up/down faster now or at least have less resistance.