In this video I show you how to help prevent your doors, hoods, and trunk from freezing shut in the cold winter months with just a little silicone spray.

28 thoughts on “How to stop your doors from freezing shut”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Shannon White says:

    What if you don't have silicone spray then what

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Richard. D says:

    Great tip– going to be winter here in MI soon going to use that on all the doors thanks again

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Robert Gary says:

    Just move to California.

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Edgar Hansen says:

    Having known about silicone spray for a long time, i went out and applied it right after watching this video.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Donald Bailey says:

    Something that works

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Iván Vázquez says:

    Does it work for windows too? I own a car with frame less windows, so every time I open the door, the window moves down a little bit in order to let me open the door, but the window is frozen and nothing moves, so I wonder if this trick would be safe for the seals around the window

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars metalmalitia23 says:

    On my 2011 Sierra 1500 my doors act like it is still locked when it is not. It always does it when it gets into 20’s. It’s not the door itself getting stuck

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jeff Hyde says:

    It's awesome when you break the handle off trying to open it, not knowing it was frozen! Lol!

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Shaun O says:

    When I was a fleet mechanic, the best way to keep your doors from freezing was to not piss me off. Otherwise, I'd wash your van and put it outside right away during the cold snaps.

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars GNX157 says:

    I take spray called Aerospace 303 and spray that on the rubber seals and let that absorb, then come back later and spray a silicone blend called Maxima SC1 on all the rubber seals as well as the sheet metal areas that the rubber touches against. Works especially well on power liftgates used on SUVs. Special attention to the horizontal areas farthest from the hinge points, as that's where the mechanical advantage of the frozen seal will be the strongest against the lift gate cylinders trying to pop open the gate.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mike Chiodetti says:

    Many times when I lived in Massachusetts I saw that! WD-40 helped.

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars rich smith says:

    always on the ball Mr O. good job

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars earnest p. worrell says:

    Do what I did. Move to Florida. Problem solved!

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Duncan Mac says:

    Thanks for the video.

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Len in MI says:

    Hi Eric O, Lenny here from the great state of grease ..and the land of MI.
    Silicone spray is awesome for preventing frozen door seals! We have used it for….gee…I don't want to give me age away here.,…shhh since the 70'S.☺️

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars chris Sparidaens says:

    I use Vaseline. Works great here in the Netherlands.

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 65blablabla says:

    Im from canada were we get hit hard with snow,i have found transmission fluid on my seals work wonders,and it doesn't seem to harm the moldings.

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars punkin71 says:

    gotta try this! I've had to open the trunk and unlatch the rear seat on my 02 grand am one year to get to work that morning, both doors would not open. gonna try this for sure!

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kenneth Tibbitts says:

    HOW ABOUT BRAKE CLEAN?

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tony Kilbourn says:

    Petroleum jelly

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mr. Nobody says:

    Well, Eric O. next time in here in VA during the winter season and freezing rain is coming to our way I'll be sure temperature I sure to give this a try for myself. A + Thanks for this winter tip.

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Silky Tp says:

    And where would you apply silicone so that the Windows don't freeze shut?

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jinksy says:

    I have used engine oil as a quick fix! I drive cab in Ontario Canada and we have to wash the vans @ the end of every shift! had nothing else to use @ the time and it worked great! Keep up the great work, there's lots of guys on here doing the same thing you are! But love watching you over ALL those others cause you explain EVERY detail of what your doing and just by that I feel 100% more comfortable trying to do something myself just by watching you! Again thanks bro!

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Pedro Rodriguez says:

    HEY ERIC I USE LEMON PLEDGE WORK GREAT

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kevin Rogers says:

    WD40 works amazing for this too,

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Emt Scythe says:

    Would the dry line spray work for this Eric? It's a non- silicone based spray, we used it a lot on t wood working tools.

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars South Main Auto Repair LLC says:

    You are missing your reply button Joe…

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dragonmann336 says:

    Thank's for the tip. I have a 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5S. I'm not sure how to word this, but the rear passenger door will not "close shut" in the winter months. I'm sure it has to do with the locking mechanism. Have you encountered something similar?  Great videos by the way. I came across one on Tuesday and have subscribed and continue to watch.

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