Patterflyer, the sticky tape idea is old, tried and true. Too control the stickiness try some talcum powder in the hinge gap after application
JBV the method I described will not work as well with thick hinges like Robarts. Works great on Radio Souths, or other plastic film types and Kevlar types. I've tried the silicone rubber type of seal and returned to the method I described. It woks best for me
MattK
ORIGINAL: patternflyer1
The only problem I have found with sticky tapes are that you have to do both sides. Otherwise you get and dirt or debris sticking to the tape.
I have never heard of the silicone trick. Can't say I'll use it but who knows. Here's a little trick when working with 100 percent silicones that maybe you may already know. I do alot of bathroom remodels which involves caulking in tub and shower surrounds and doors.. When I caulk in a set of shower doors to the wall I apply the bead of caulk then take my spray bottle with denatured alcohol and spray along the length of the bead. Then I finger the caulk. What this does is the silicone is going to stick to whatever you applied it to naturally, but it will not stick to anywhere that there is denatured alcohol. Maybe you may want to test it on your coverings first but it may help with any excess...
Chris