Vauxhall Astra doors freezing

Catmain

My Vauxhall Astra Mark 5's rear doors are freezing shut in the cold weather. The car usually has to be running for around 1 hour before I can get them open. This is so inconvenient trying to get 2 kids into the car!!:)

Any ideas?

Cat

The_Turner

Hot water down the door shut lines.

mark5

Dont use water, I did this years ago and by the time I reached my destination a few miles away the water was frozen solid and I couldnt open my doors or windows.

Tucker

Try squirting the seals and handle mechanism with GT85 or if nothing else WD40.

I find GT85 better as it tends to dry yet stops water penetration and protects really well from frosts and such.

It's mainly used on bikes to stop the working parts rusting as it prevents water ingress. Sold in Halfords and any good bike shop.

I'd just spray the stuff liberally all around the door and where it meets the bodywork and leave it to dry.

molerat

Wipe the door seal rubbers with vaseline or silicone grease. Stops the water from sticking the rubber and metalwork together. It also rejuvinates them and makes a better seal.

Strider590

Use silicone spray lubricant (or yes grease as above), anything else is a waste of time and could damage your door seals.

forgotmyname

Silicone spray or wax based furniture polish. Everyone used to think i was mad buying the cheapo tins of polish
and spraying all the rubber door and boot seals.

Until they noticed how easily my doors opened.

Seems a lot of polishes are no longer wax mased though.