406 doors freezing

i have a 51 plate 406, and in the freezing weather the doors wont open.they
are froozen shut. does anyone have any ideas how to stop this
happening.thanks in advance jim.

 

I used to put vaseline round the door rubbers that worked for me so give it a try.

 

I used to use MS4 silicone grease. Just a very fine film made the seals
water repellent and reduced the risk of getting it on clothes.
My current car - Ford - does not seem to need this treatment. maybe the
seals are inherently water repelling?

Bob

 

I use a silicone spray for this. Don't pull your doors too hard or the
rubber will end up at the wrong side...



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once i dig my car out from under the snow i will give
the vaseline a try,as i have some in the house.
ive been looking at a silicone spray from screwfix.
maybe get this later.jim.

 

To stick my oar in!
I have been told NOT to use Vasaline, but Plumbers Silicone Grease, as
Vasaline causes the rubber to deteriorate.
Dave S.

 

I used it on my 405 for many years and had no problems with the door rubbers, must make the door rubbers out of some other rubber now days.

 

Borrow the wife's furniture polish, it has silicone in it, and makes the car
smell nice.

Steve

 

That would be because it is actually Petroleum Jelly and rubber does not
like petrol. Having said that, if its only used occasionally you would
probably get away with it. Silicone lubricant is safer though.