Best spray for removing moss from rubber seals?
Best spray for removing moss from rubber seals?
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tele_lover

Original Poster:

2,726 posts

42 months

Monday 21st April 2025
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I'm going to jet-spray some moss off the rubber around window seals. However, I wondered if I should use a spray first and if so, can anyone recommend?

And/or related, afterwards is it worth using that Liqui Moly 7182 to make the rubber softer?

Panamax

9,039 posts

61 months

Monday 21st April 2025
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Don't use the jet-washer.

Mild solution of detergent and a soft brush.

There's no point blasting your doors full of water from a pressure washer. Or anywhere else around the car for that matter. Car manufacturers build their cars to withstand normal weather, not "weekend man" with his pressure washer. You'll just blast all the crud past the seals which are designed to keep it out.

carreauchompeur

18,308 posts

231 months

Monday 21st April 2025
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I just use one of the Demon all purpose cleaners and work it in with a stiff detailing brush then rinse, works a treat

Sensibleboy

1,168 posts

152 months

Monday 21st April 2025
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Toothbrush works perfectly.

Mr Tidy

30,571 posts

154 months

Monday 21st April 2025
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+1 for the old toothbrush solution.

Mercdriver

3,000 posts

60 months

Monday 21st April 2025
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+2 for toothbrush

Pica-Pica

16,342 posts

111 months

Monday 21st April 2025
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Always a toothbrush.

CABC

6,242 posts

128 months

Monday 21st April 2025
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and vinegar.

Acuity30

835 posts

45 months

Monday 21st April 2025
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SurfexHD then some gummi fpledge

carinaman

24,905 posts

199 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2025
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I'd suggest using warm water.

I've been told boiling water but the person who told me that isn't the most reliable and that seems overkill and likely to cause damage to the car or glass.

You may want to consider buying the correct stuff as I am not sure how many times weatherstrips can withstand the detergent and toothbrush approach.