Rubber Conditioner?

The rubber door seals on the sliding doors of my 2000 Sienna deteriorated and becomes sticky. And it's now difficult to open the door and one of the door handles was broken when trying to open the door. Is there anything I can use on it to make it non-sticky? Right now, I'm using Scotch tape. But it looks bad and doesn't last.

Thanks for any info.

BTW, I used house cleaner trying to clean the soft drink residue as a result my children leaving the soft drink cups in the door. The cleaner make the rubber worse.

So I'm looking for something that will not damage the rubber and make it non-sticky.

Thanks for any info.

Reply to
ZR
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You may want to note the warning to not use the holders in the door for soft drinks ;-)

Try Simple Green, followed by a wipe with a damp towel to remove the soft drink residue. Try Armor-All or a silicone spray to protect the rubber.

Reply to
Ray O

This is easy:

1) There are no soft drinks allowed in the car. Period. Water only. There is no debate.

2) Armor-All will help keep the rubber in shape. There's a similar product from the company that makes Turtle Wax. Works just as well. But, both products recommend not letting the stuff come into contact with paint. When you close the doors, the rubber touches...guess what...paint! So, don't slather it on. Apply a thin coating, and then wipe off. Repeat once a week for a month. Unless the rubber is already destroyed, this should get it back in shape.

3) There are no soft drinks allowed in the car. Period. Water only. There is no debate.
Reply to
JoeSpareBedroom

You had no actual problem with anything I posted. You may think you did, but you actually did not.

Reply to
JoeSpareBedroom

Try talc powder on the sticky part.

Reply to
That Guy

LOL! These aren't the droids you're looking for.

Reply to
That Guy

Well it was too late when I noticed it, :).

Thanks for the info. I'll try these.

Reply to
ZR

Your dilemma is a common one with Sienna owners. I guess door cup holder warnings are not the first thing new onwers check out in their new ride!

You're welcome! Simple Green is great stuff to use in a car. It removes coffee and soda stains from upholstery and carpets (use a soft fingernail brush or old toothbrush to scrub), it cleans up the rubber/plastic plates at the bottoms of doors and hatches, oil drips and spills in the engine compartment, and gets crusty salt stains out of carpets.

Reply to
Ray O

What about using DISCIPLINE? I know. A NEW concept for most LIEbrawl DEMONrats. Tell the children what will happen the NEXT time one of them does that.

Reply to
sharx35

I make sure a flashlight is stored in mine and other junk in the passenger side. Door cup holders are dumb in my opinion.

Reply to
dbu,.

What will get chocolate smears off the seats?

BC Jr. Mintz

Reply to
BCDrums

I think they are called "bottle holders" instead of cup holders, but I agree, having an opening shaped to hold a cup is an invitation for a spill.

Reply to
Ray O

I would try Simple Green first, then upholstery cleaner.

Reply to
Ray O

And make sure the cleaning solution is warm, so the fats in the chocolate are melted.

Reply to
That Guy

I'm no Martha Stewart, but wouldn't it be easier to work on a warm day or use a hair drier or heat gun than to warm up the cleaning solution?

Reply to
Ray O

Have you tried "K-Y" jelly? ;)

mike

Reply to
Mike Hunter

Working on a warm day is good, but if the cleaning solution is cool enough it will instantly solidify the fats in the upholstery even if the ambient air temp is above the melting point of cocoa butter and/or whatever fats the choc bar was made with.. For me, nuking some cleaning solution for 15 seconds is easier than digging out the hair drier and an extension cord, but he can figure out what works best for him.

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That Guy

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