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Nov 28, 2010 | 11:26 PM

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rear hatch anti-freezing tricks

got some grocerys today and it was a bugger to get the rear hatch open, probably since i went thru that dang drivethru carwas yesterday.. any tricks to keep the hatch from getting stuck?

Jan 10, 2011 | 12:04 PM

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I spray a little rubber-safe lub on a cloth and wipe the rubber. It works for awhile, then moisture and freezing temps get 'em stuck again.

Jan 10, 2011 | 01:26 PM

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i was told wipe seals down with antifreeze

Jan 10, 2011 | 02:36 PM

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Maybe I'll give that a shot, getting tired of the mess.

Jan 10, 2011 | 03:28 PM

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I take a hammer to it and no problem after that...

Actually Anti-Freeze is the miracle liquid in these situations.

Been some good snow last day or so in E Texas and little on the hatch and some on the step ups keep things working well (hatch opens and no build up on step ups)

Also make sure its non-toxic

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Jan 10, 2011 | 04:48 PM

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Easy. Keep the rubber gaskets saturated with Armor-All.

It's always worked for me, in both heat and cold.

It works well in the rear side Excursion windows as well.

Jan 10, 2011 | 08:04 PM

CrzHelm

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silicone spray. works great. rear hatch dont stick and i put it on all the window channels and the power windows travel much faster aswell.

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Jan 10, 2011 | 08:52 PM

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silicon spray freezes, and so does wd 48, you guys gotta remember this is ALASKA.. antifreeze is the best so far.. only seem to have problems after that dang car wash. its good if i dont go home and park it right after tho.