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Sealing rubber seals
rcarnold1957 - August 29th, 2012 at 10:44 PM

Hi, I've recently replaced the rear and side window seals as well as the rubber seal between the rear fender and the indicator pods on my '68 Type 1. When I wash the car I get a bleed of black colouring from the seals. They are WCM seals. Does anyone know of a 'seal' I can seal them with to stop it happening? Thanks Russ


vw54 - August 30th, 2012 at 12:28 AM

try some Armoural


rcarnold1957 - August 30th, 2012 at 09:39 AM

Thanks vw54, will try. A good soaking or just regular applications?


vw54 - August 30th, 2012 at 11:42 AM

just wipe over

I dont think the seals you have are WCM where idid you purchase

mine do similar when washed


rcarnold1957 - August 30th, 2012 at 06:24 PM

I think you're right. I bought them off ebay, they were in WCM packaging but I think I was duped because WCM rubber probably wouldn't bleed like that. Bummer, but I have to live with it now. I guess that's the price you pay sometimes. As a good mate says "quality is remembered long after price is forgotten". I'll give the armourall a go. Have you ever heard of a product called Gummi-Pflege?


vw54 - August 30th, 2012 at 06:33 PM

Gummi-Pflege? nope


rcarnold1957 - August 30th, 2012 at 07:44 PM

Aparently its available through BMW and is used to condition rubber seals. Just wondered if it's any good. No worries thanks for your help.