Raleigh Auto Repair

Icy mornings love to glue doors shut right when you are running late. It happens when moisture sneaks onto the rubber weatherstrips, into the latch, or around the window frame, then freezes. A little planning the night before and the right moves in the morning keep seals healthy and your fingers warm. Why Doors Freeze in the First Place Water gets in from wet weather, car washes, melting snow on your coat, or overnight frost. Rubber seals hold a thin film of moisture, which bonds to the painted door frame when temperatures drop. If the window glass sits a touch low, meltwater slips past the outer sweep and freezes at the inner seal. Latches and lock cylinders can also hold water that turns to ice, leaving the handle feeling dead. Night-Before Prevention That Works Wipe the door jambs and rubber weatherstrips dry with a clean microfiber. Treat the rubber lightly with a silicone-based rubber protectant or glycerin stick. Apply a thin film and wipe o ... read more