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DaveBL405



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Iced shut door

Obviously been a bit chilly in the UK this week. I set my car via the I control app to preheat for 30 mins before going out this morning. Car was nice and warm, windscreen had defrosted etc which was all great… but my drivers door was as fully iced shut and only some determined pulling mixed with some lukewarm water did the trick.

I’ve owned loads of different cars over the years in some really cold weather but I’ve never had a door feel liked it’s been welded shut by ice! Is this normal for an L405 or do I have a seal issue or something?

Post #704955 20th Nov 2024 8:27pm
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mjdronfield



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L322 does the same. Gummi pledge (think that’s it) or similar, on the rubber seals to stop them sticking.

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firstrr



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I’ve always used spray silicone (Halfords, Amazon etc), onto a cloth and wipe all rubber seals, it protects and prevents sticking. And, a spray on the hinges and into the door catch mechanism also helps. Used it for years.

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Arch Stanton



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ive always just put a light coating of a light oil (WD40 type) with a cloth on the seals of all my cars. Always worked, never any issues. First time FFRR owner

Post #704972 20th Nov 2024 9:36pm
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Kot



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Thanks for reminding me Thumbs Up 2018 SE SDV8 4.4 Byron Blue

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Merchy



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Thanks for the info on the Gummi Pledge, at least I now know it is not a Haribo product Whistle

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Silverstone



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I had the same issue this morning trying to open my L405 doors. Tonight applied Gummi Pflege Stift. It is excellent stuff and after using my current bottle for a decade, I have ordered a new bottle from Amazon for £12.95 delivered Cool "There is no replacement for displacement" - W O Bentley

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Gremlin500



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@ArchStanton:
That’s fine if it’s the WD40 Silicone Lubricant, but the Original WD40 (blue can) contains mineral oil which deteriorates natural rubber, the Gummi Pfledge silicone product is the most recommended on here.
The “Thetford” spray intended for caravan toilet rubber seals works well, it’s also silicone based, and cheaper the GPf. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

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adara



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There is a spray gummi and a sponge gummi, the sponge one seems to be more economical...


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