Front Doors Always Freeze - Any Suggestions ?

They used to sell a silicone stick lubricant called Door Eze (I think that's spelled right). If you can find it, it offers a no-mess alternative to soap or Pam (which will both work but are sometimes messy). You may beable tolocate some spray silicone that leaves a dry film and is not messy (most of them are not dry film silicone and are very messy).

%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% "So why do I drive a big SUV? It's because I have to haul numerous people and things to places." ~ R. Lee Baxton ~

Silicone spray works for me.

I run a few plow trucks in all kinds of weather and the best gure I have found is a silicone spray lube in a can. spray thew door seals once and get them wet with it and let it dry then spray it again. Once the silicone gets biult up in rubber, it will no longer freeze shut. should last all winter if done correctly.

Use any silicone product anywhere on your car and you will regret it if you ever need to get that car painted. Try anything *but* silicone.

I agree with you on this when you're talking about silicone polishes but the dry film spray lubricant hasn't been an issue (nor has the stick silicone). I've been using the spray since the 1960's and have had no problems. My only problem has been finding the "dry film" spray (most of the ones I find remain wet).

%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% "So why do I drive a big SUV? It's because I have to haul numerous people and things to places." ~ R. Lee Baxton ~

light coat of silicone grease works, and will protect the rubber.

nate

I cant think of any particular sprays to use. One thing I did to resolve the same issue was to park it in a warmer climate. Try that and I think it will stop your freezing problem. Goodluck!

My freeze problem was with a Prism. The door would open (with difficultly) but wouldn't stay closed until the car warmed up inside. The dealer suggested spraying the latch with WD-40. So far that is working.

---MIKE---

WD40 wont last more than a few hours. Use SILICONE SPRAY LUBRICANT. It works great. (not silicone caulk).

If that is a concern either wet a rag with the spray and wipe it on or use a stick or grease as has been suggested elsewhere. Nothing works as well as silicone for lubing weatherstrip.

nate

The WD-40 cleaned out all the dirt and old lube, but only works as a lube itself for a short period of time (a couple weeks) I second the advice to follow up with a silicone spray lube.

nate