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Subject Topic: Looking after window seals
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Persongailbonney
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I seem to remember threads about maintaining window seals but I can’t find any. What do people use on the seals to protect and stop them drying out?

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silcone spray, or failing that a good furniture polish containing silicone such as mr sheen


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I use spray silicone, applying with a clean rag


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Thanks, that’s what I thought but wasn’t 100%.

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Silicone grease. Doesnt get all over, like a spray. Stays around longer as well.



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