Window rubbers

[alank950]

Need to remove the window rubbers on my van ,ie side windows.I was wondering what I can use to help restore them without having to buy new ones.What I was thinking was to wash them in hot soapy water and then after drying wipe them down with oil ..
Is there a product on the market that I could use to restore these like a vinyl or rubber care product.Auto glym do a vinyl and rubber spray but I was wondering if there was a specific product I can use for these rubbers?

[what2do]

Have you managed to successfully remove them without the use of a knife?

[alank950]

I haven't started to remove them yet ,weather I use a knife or not I don't know although it sounds like a good idea
I think I will treat them after a wash with auto glym vinyl and rubber spray hopefully this will help

[what2do]

If you use a knife, you'll not be reusing them!!

[alank950]

Is there a tool available for removing these?

E D I T
Will this do my job
http://www.justkampers.com/diamond-laci ... -trim.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

or these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Car-Door- ... 1136459196" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[wxm1873]

Nope

The first one is for inserting chrome window trim

[a1winchester]

I have used the Autoglym vinyl & rubber stuff on my van, but it's only good on rubber that's not cracked or perished. Cracked or perished ones need to be replaced.
I use the Autoglym stuff on the new rubbers now, as I want to keep them looking good, and it cleans off any polish that gets smudged onto the rubber when doing the paintwork.
(I even use the stuff on the tyre sidewalls as they look better when black & shiny)

[what2do]

Is it even possible to remove an old screen without cutting the seal?

[CovKid]

Possible but certainly risky.. Not worth it - better off fitting new seal. Finally I know of nothing that restores old rubber, at least not for long. Old rubbers also bleed on to paint (particularly Rustoleum).

One possibility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXjCb8i1giw" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[alank950]

The original window rubbers are ok ,its the sliding conversion window that bulging the rubbers out at both sides and leaking.This is still in good shape it just needs taken out washed in warm water and replaced.The fiberglass roof conversion ones ,these I plan to replace as they have cracked.

[alank950]

Heres a few pics of the window rubber that's bowing outwards.I am assuming It would be best to remover this and refit it?

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[CovKid]

Given that the glass is flat and the side slightly curved, Its going to bulge out.

[alank950]

Then just a little silicone might seal it
I was not relishing the thought of removing and reinstalling it

[CovKid]

Roofing mastic tends to work better and is available in black from places like B&Q. You just use a gun to apply it.

[alank950]

Got a tube of windscreen sealer