Today I was in the mood for a non mechanical day and thought I would give my '82 300 SD some love and for some time have been wanting to detail the door and trunk seals. I melted a bar of glycerin soap in the microwave, added water and added a 1/4 cup of liquid glycerin soap to hot water. I cleaned all door seals with soapy glycerin mix and rinsed out sponge often. Then I massaged pure glycerin into seals using my fingers. Total time, about an hour and a half and they look great! Found a few little tears in trunk seal which is why using your fingers (or latex glove) is a good idea -you will find any tears in seals quickly this way. Door seals are very supple and protected. I found straight glycerin at CVS Pharmacy her in Northern California and also at Whole Foods. Find Clear unscented Glycerin soap to make liquid soap cleaner -available at Safeway, etc. Seals are both expensive and a pain in the ass to install and serve a vital function -take care of yours today to avoid future replacement. Have fun!

I have always used 303 Protectant, and years ago a product from 3M that was a gel dressing. The big advantage with 303 is the UV protection it provides.

Have you compared 303 to your glycerine concoction?

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Chris Brown
"OC", So-Cal
1979 240D, 122K, 4spd, Colorado Biege w/Tobacco, Pwr Roof, AC, Cruise, Becker Corona - SOLD
Past Benzos: 71 250 • 83 240D • 84 190E • 04 C240 • 11 GLK350 • 13 c250 Coupe
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