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It's latex and does seem softer than rubber.
I used epic cowlick's method in the video except I used 303 aerospace protectant as lube instead of silicone spray.
I used epic cowlick's method in the video except I used 303 aerospace protectant as lube instead of silicone spray.
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Softer than that clear stuff from Lowes? No way I'm gonna use that stuff... WAY too hard! That surgical hose looks good. Probably softer than vacuum line I bet. Does that silicone dry up? I know, stupid question... I don't like powder (goes "poof" when you shut the doors) and I don't want any kinda oil that will stay in there. I'm thinking soapy water, but I don't know.
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Softer than that clear stuff from Lowes? No way I'm gonna use that stuff... WAY too hard! That surgical hose looks good. Probably softer than vacuum line I bet. Does that silicone dry up? I know, stupid question... I don't like powder (goes "poof" when you shut the doors) and I don't want any kinda oil that will stay in there. I'm thinking soapy water, but I don't know.
Here is what I used: Amazon.com: 50 Feet Black Rubber Latex Tubing 3/8"OD 1/4"ID (#804R): Health & Personal Care
The 303 I used is like armor all but better and did not squeeze out or dry up. I recommend it, worked well and the seals will like it.
303 Products, Inc.: 303 Aerospace Protectant
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[quote=JonathanN;11772833]Softer than that clear stuff from Lowes? No way I'm gonna use that stuff... WAY too hard! That surgical hose looks good. Probably softer than vacuum line I bet. Does that silicone dry up? I know, stupid question... I don't like powder (goes "poof" when you shut the doors) and I don't want any kinda oil that will stay in there. I'm thinking soapy water, but I don't know.[/quote
Generally no, not to the extent of powder. There is a carrier that will evaporate and leave a fine film, but shouldn't be "oily" or harm the rubber. We use Honda's brand of silicone spray on door seals, run channels, etc with no harmful effects.
Generally no, not to the extent of powder. There is a carrier that will evaporate and leave a fine film, but shouldn't be "oily" or harm the rubber. We use Honda's brand of silicone spray on door seals, run channels, etc with no harmful effects.
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Do like the video posted above shows, remove seal and lay it out flat on the floor, I poured some soapy water thru the seal just for good measure, get your fish tape and push it through the seal. I used a zip tie to hold the tube on the end of my fish tape and dropped all the tubing into a bucket of soapy water and just pulled the tubing through the seal. The doors close firmly, and with the silicone tubing they close without having to slam and really cut out alot of road noise. It is by far one of my favorite low cost mods!! 
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Thanks honeydew for the Amazon link. I will order later. Pretty funny looking at the "other things bought" with this tubing, a lot of truck stuff!!
Thanks to the OP for bringing this up.
Thanks to the OP for bringing this up.
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This is the tubing I picked up from Amazon. I have not started, and hope the tube is not multiple pieces requiring splices.
Amazon.com: Latex Rubber Surgical Tubing - 1/4" I.D., 3/8" O.D., 1/16" WALL - 39323932 38: Health & Personal Care
Costa, just soapy water and tube pulled in easy?
Also feels like solid foam in weatherstrip near where front door/back door meet on my supercab. How are you guys handling this? Cut a slot and remove?
Thanks
Amazon.com: Latex Rubber Surgical Tubing - 1/4" I.D., 3/8" O.D., 1/16" WALL - 39323932 38: Health & Personal Care
Costa, just soapy water and tube pulled in easy?
Also feels like solid foam in weatherstrip near where front door/back door meet on my supercab. How are you guys handling this? Cut a slot and remove?
Thanks
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I did the passenger and driver door on my F-250 and the passenger door closed fine after the tubing. The driver door was very hard to close and I still had a wind leak. I pulled the tubing out and then it closed nicely again. A while later I was driving down the road and happened to put my finger in the corner of the window and the wind noise stopped. The noise was actually coming from the door glass run/channel. I replaced that and the noise stopped. I think the part was around $80 and pretty easy to install.
The new part has foam and is stiffer in that spot than the old one.
The new part has foam and is stiffer in that spot than the old one.
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2002 Ford F350 Super Duty - 13245155 Door opening weatherstrips
looking at this price list...about 45.00 PER DOOR!!
looking at this price list...about 45.00 PER DOOR!!