Sticking Windows

VicTheVLine
VicTheVLine Forum Participant Posts: 8
edited May 2021 in Motorhomes #1

I have an issue with some windows sticking to the rubber seals. What's the best to use to free these up and prevent sticking going forward (a silicone spray?), and what should you not use (vaseline?). I'd be grateful for advice on products and techniques that have worked for others. Thanks

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  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited May 2021 #2

    Silicon spray is recomended to use on all the rubber seals on our Bailey to stop sticking also on lockers and entrance door

  • gygafo
    gygafo Forum Participant Posts: 51
    edited May 2021 #3

    I use a little olive oil on a cloth, wipe it on and lightly wipe it off. I apply it once in awhile and have never had any problems with sticking.

  • JillwithaJay
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    edited May 2021 #4

    I sorted my sticking door rubber seal by wiping it with talcum powder.

  • kenexton
    kenexton Forum Participant Posts: 306
    edited May 2021 #5

    Silicon spray and electrical contact cleaner are two essential items which I carry in the MH.The former is great for easing sticking windows,toilet seals and plastic mechanisms etc.The latter helps dealing with other issues like the  Thetford toilet flush PCB control which threw a wobbler and would not turn the flush pump off."Magic sprays"to the rescue👍.

  • hitchglitch
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    edited May 2021 #6

    For 35 years or some we have used talcum powder on the window seals on caravans and motorhome as part of the winterisation process. Seems to have worked.

  • SteveL
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    edited May 2021 #7

    Autoglym vinyl and rubber care works well.

  • Tigi
    Tigi Forum Participant Posts: 1,038
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    edited May 2021 #8

    Thetford silicone spray is specifically made to lubricate seals, so you can use on the toilet, window seals and anywhere else you do not want an oily mess, e.g. locker mechanisms.

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