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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
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Gents
Last winter I had the embarressing situation of not being able to get into the D3 on a really cold day, and ended up having to take the kids Pug 206 instead. So I've this really great 4x4 I couldnt use 
It unlocked OK, but all the door seals had frozen stuck to the body, so if I'd have wrenched them open I'd have wrecked the seals. During the cold days last week, it was stuck again, although this time, it did eventually let go. Last time round, once open, I applied some silicon spray - is this/was this the best thing to use. I didnt want to use any "grease" (vaseline/etc) as if you brush past the door, I didnt want this on any clothing.
With the forecast cold snap coming round this week, is it the silicon again??
Cheers
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 23rd Nov 2010 2:40 pm |
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choppa60
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 Thinking the same , but would wd40 not do as well . 2008 ,hse, it does what it says .
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| 23rd Nov 2010 2:44 pm |
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DaveC
Member Since: 29 Sep 2009
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wouldn't something like auto glym vinyl and rubber care do the trick?
used to use this on my mini where the seals were quite exposed and it stopped the contact points freezing together  XC90 T8 R Design Pro
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| 23rd Nov 2010 2:49 pm |
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2DISCO3ORNOT
Member Since: 27 Apr 2009
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Talcum powder was Granpas choice, Im sure there are some much more applicable products on the meercat now
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| 23rd Nov 2010 2:50 pm |
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Stu
Member Since: 08 Feb 2009
Location: Hampshire
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They'd both "greasy" so would probably work, but also both won't be good on your clothes. Maybe something more like a detergent would work and wouldn't be an issue for your clothes, washing up liquid just lightly wiped around the seals might work? Just a thought and not an answered based on experience! D3 HSE MY05 Auto
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| 23rd Nov 2010 2:51 pm |
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blue meanie
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Member Since: 04 Aug 2005
Location: Newbury
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when you park up in the evening just wipe the door seal and door frame with a dry cloth or kitchen roll to get rid of the moisture....
... and in the morning fire up you remote FBH and theeeeennn......???
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| 23rd Nov 2010 3:02 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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Stu - but all those bubbles when driving in the rain 
Meanie - but will I ever remember, and dont have remote FBH
keep them coming, as I cant believe out of all the D3's on here mines the only one to have had this.
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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| 23rd Nov 2010 3:09 pm |
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choppa60
Member Since: 16 Oct 2009
Location: chelsea tractor land ....london
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Will be our first exciting winter , driving a d3 ,we all can't wait for snow , etc , so first off I will try wd40 , then autoglyn, only because I have both already , no remote fbh , or Heated steering wheel , heated seats but freezing hands 2008 ,hse, it does what it says .
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| 23rd Nov 2010 3:52 pm |
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grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
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Vaseline does the job
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| 23rd Nov 2010 4:26 pm |
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bigdave
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Im a big fat heavy  and just simply pull mine until they give in!!
Also my door seals long since separated from the door so i guess this helps provide gaps too!
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| 23rd Nov 2010 4:27 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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Well as the sun was out, I've just been and done a wipe round with some silicon - should know later in the week (even tomorrow) if the weather forecasters are right, whether this has worked or not.
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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| 23rd Nov 2010 5:08 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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well, doors open without a hitch this morning, car completely covered in frost. I guess I'll have to do this regularly throughout the winter.
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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| 24th Nov 2010 10:05 am |
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D3 1234
Member Since: 03 Nov 2008
Location: Stradbally, Waterford
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Try Holts door deal spray lubricant, teflon spray or silocone spray, all have done the trick so far
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| 24th Nov 2010 10:50 am |
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cold_n_wet
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We use silicon over here, tested and works at -32.
Just repeat it after a month or so.
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| 24th Nov 2010 11:57 am |
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northwestuk
Member Since: 15 Oct 2013
Location: Oldham
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Dum question but is wd40 not the same as silicon.
If not what should I ask for in the local car maintanince shop.
thanks
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