# Door gaskets

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-gaskets/95896>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [September 29, 2016, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-gaskets/95896 "2016-09-29T22:11:44Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![melott](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/melott/32/10827_2.png) [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2016, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-gaskets/95896/1 "2016-09-29T22:11:44Z")

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I have a car (99 Lexus LS 400) that sits a lot. Last time I opened the door the black rubber gasket on the door pulled off at the top. It has gotten “sticky” and stuck to the one on the door frame. The gaskets have not gone bad–so I was able to put it back on. Is there anything I can put on the gaskets to keep them from sticking? Would Vaseline be safe? I know that oils can degrade rubber.

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2016, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-gaskets/95896/2 "2016-09-29T22:15:54Z")

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Silicone spray.

Tester

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**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2016, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-gaskets/95896/3 "2016-09-29T22:16:20Z")

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Do NOT use Vaseline!

Periodically, I spray some silicone lube on a rag and I wipe all of my door gaskets with it.  
I have never experienced “sticking” with this regimen.

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**Author:** ![melott](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/melott/32/10827_2.png) [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2016, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-gaskets/95896/4 "2016-09-29T23:17:49Z")

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Thanks a lot.

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**Author:** ![lion9car](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2016, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/door-gaskets/95896/5 "2016-09-30T18:41:03Z")

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My wife’s BMWs have always specifically said not to use silicone on the door seals to avoid damage, so I’ve avoided that on all of our cars. I prefer to use 303 Aerospace Protectant instead, usually applied just before freezing weather starts.