Kev62 Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 Hi everyone i am intending to run my 981 through the winter but am worried about the doors/ windows freezing up. Has anyone experienced this or have any suggestions on how to stop it happening on a car that lives outside? Thanks in advance Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardjjs Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 Most Important BEFORE you try and open it spray windscreen antifreeze around the windows. Locking mechanism should not freeze in this country Heat key slightly if lock is frozen REgards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 I use this stuff on all rubber seals to keep them supple and I would think (but can't guarantee!) that it would help prevent freezing... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nextzett-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber-Mercedes/dp/B01KXM5VCG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 20 minutes ago, rowbos said: I use this stuff on all rubber seals to keep them supple and I would think (but can't guarantee!) that it would help prevent freezing... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nextzett-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber-Mercedes/dp/B01KXM5VCG How do you use this - just wipe on and leave, or wipe on wipe off ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 1 minute ago, Patt said: How do you use this - just wipe on and leave, or wipe on wipe off ? Just wipe on and leave - there is a little sponge built into the bottle - you don't put masses on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 I found a bottle in the shed at the weekend, however my German is not good enough to read the bottle. Was thinking a quick smear around the door seals and then wind the window down and smear on the lower seal - sound about right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 Just now, Patt said: I found a bottle in the shed at the weekend, however my German is not good enough to read the bottle. Was thinking a quick smear around the door seals and then wind the window down and smear on the lower seal - sound about right ? That's all I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 star- I'll give that a go. The 981 isn't as easy to pry open as the 986 was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That986 Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 1 hour ago, rowbos said: I use this stuff on all rubber seals to keep them supple and I would think (but can't guarantee!) that it would help prevent freezing... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nextzett-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber-Mercedes/dp/B01KXM5VCG I've used that stuff for years, great product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 4 hours ago, rowbos said: I use this stuff on all rubber seals to keep them supple and I would think (but can't guarantee!) that it would help prevent freezing... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nextzett-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber-Mercedes/dp/B01KXM5VCG @JohnK swears by this stuff too - its the only way he can get out of the gimp suit after a long weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Mattman42 said: @JohnK swears by this stuff too - its the only way he can get out of the gimp suit after a long weekend He told me it made him too tacky (as if!) and prefers sunflower oil to keep it natural... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 If the 981 is anything like the 986 then watch out for the window not dropping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 its worse as the window goes into a fit trying to drop itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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