Spring is here~Gummi Pflege! Lube your seals/Lithium grease your joints /hinges

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Swagman

906 posts · Joined 2010

#2 · Mar 13, 2011

I have a pot ready waiting to go, when I have a nice weekend (and my car comes back from the dealer)

Do you do the seals in the order of the photos?, how long do you leave it to dry etc?

Also do you do it all with the roof down, or do you use the 'broomstick' method to hold the roof in mid transition to get any other seals? (that's if that system works on a 170?

 

UK-C200

12,301 posts · Joined 2008

#3 · Mar 13, 2011

On the R171, the broomstick method works a treat. I've still got a load of Krytox I picked up, but the Gummi works very well, and god knows is a heck of a lot cheaper.

With the Krytox, I let it sit 45 minutes before wiping off all excess. With the Gummi, I don't think I waited that long, but it was a damned nice sunny day. Strongly recommend you pick a top-up day to lubricate!

 

rjb190e

242 posts · Joined 2011

#5 · Mar 13, 2011

Just ordered some, thanks for the info.

 

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DEV7

367 posts · Joined 2010

#7 · Mar 13, 2011

Thanks! :rb I'll have to get some of that even thought my car is brand new. :burnout:

 

Gregg

2,419 posts · Joined 2009

#8 · Mar 14, 2011

I agree...the Gummi is a wonderful product. Got too enthusiatic last fall and rubbed the sponged off the end of my bottle, so I'm looking for a replacement applicator. Yet another trip to the dreaded WM I guess!

 

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alscar

20 posts · Joined 2009

#9 · Apr 2, 2011

Ive never heard of Gummi.. Had a look for it in my motor suppilers in the UK but no signs..

Is there an equivalent in the UK to buy? If there is where do you get it from?
Ta

 

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dog1940

23 posts · Joined 2008

#10 · Apr 2, 2011

:tu: Here is a UK seller: http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/carcaredirect/?_trksid=p4340.l2559
(The stuff's full name, to search for on the site, is Gummi pflege- German for rubber care.)

 

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Captainrave

390 posts · Joined 2010

#11 · Apr 2, 2011

Will be doing this over the next few weeks. Had forgotten about some of those seals. Absolutely swear by this stuff.

 

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rubenhak

293 posts · Joined 2010

#12 · Apr 27, 2011

tcrankwa said:

It's that time of year to pay special attention to your weather seals.

I've not found anything that even comes close to Gummi Pflege for protecting them:

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Thank you for detailed instructions! Will try to apply grease this weekend.

How is it different from R171 models? Does it have extra seals to be greased?

 

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Captainrave

390 posts · Joined 2010

#13 · Apr 28, 2011

Managed to get round to do these seals last weekend - they feel much softer now. Thanks for the pictures, nearly forgot some of the roof seals!

 

NUG

138 posts · Joined 2010

#14 · Apr 29, 2011

Thanks for the tip. This stuff is awesome!

 

slk350wdc

511 posts · Joined 2010

#17 · Apr 29, 2011

will 1 bottle work for the entire car?
how often do you apply this? annually?

 

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Captainrave

390 posts · Joined 2010

#18 · Apr 29, 2011

1 bottle lasts ages and ages. I apply it every few months when I remember or if I detect any kind of leak.

 

JonB

7,787 posts · Joined 2011

#19 · Apr 29, 2011

I have done all mine twice now. I stop the roof halfway to get at the seals. It never seems to object or show signs of sinking. Am I pushing my luck ??????

 

slk350wdc

511 posts · Joined 2010

#20 · Apr 29, 2011

so glad I found this thread! ordering now from autogeek.net for $8.99 plus shipping (amazon was quoting 1-2 months for delivery). I've been meaning to search for this topic now that i've been driving the car more.

Thanks tcrankwa!

 

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John V6

37 posts · Joined 2010

#21 · May 3, 2011

For those in the U.K. got mine from the following :-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EINSZETT-GUMM...rms=algo=LVI&itu=UCI&otn=1&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=8887966856369888861#ht_4262wt_905

Excellent service

:Beer:

 

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rubenhak

293 posts · Joined 2010

#22 · May 3, 2011

Spring is here~ Gummi Pflege!

Are there any special guidelines to when applying gummy? Just turn it around, let the sponge to get wet enough, apply to rubber seals and leave it to dry for an hour?

 

UK-C200

12,301 posts · Joined 2008

#23 · May 3, 2011

Ruben - with Gummi, I usually don't let it dry - I rub a liberal amount over the seals, then close / open a couple of times..

Krytox, on the other hand, does not evaporate, it penetrates, so you apply a very thin coat and let is sit for 30 minutes or so.

 

jbanks15

137,204 posts · Joined 2006

#24 · Jun 16, 2012

found these on benzworld and decided to add them to our thread

Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum - View Single Post - Lubing vario roof - pics (1)Krytox (2)grease

Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum - View Single Post - Lubing vario roof - pics (1)Krytox (2)grease

 

tcrankwa Discussion starter

586 posts · Joined 2010

#25 · Jun 17, 2012

You guys are too good! I was just getting ready for the yearly reminder.

I will, however post one important pic:

 

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UK-C200

12,301 posts · Joined 2008

#26 · Jun 17, 2012

Just a note - if you are using Krytox, you are supposed to let it sit for 30-45 minutes before removing the excess and closing the roof.

 

tcrankwa Discussion starter

586 posts · Joined 2010

#27 · Jun 17, 2012

Gummi should be left to dry also. I've heard of wet gummi bonding to the other surface and ruining the seal.

I honestly can't say enough about this product. It's good stuff.

 

jbanks15

137,204 posts · Joined 2006

#29 · Nov 12, 2012

yes, use the broomstick method or if you have the smarttop, disable it, and then you can stop the roof in any position, until gravity takes over at 7 or 9 minutes.

 

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13513

34 posts · Joined 2010

#30 · Nov 12, 2012

Thanks Jeff!! Here is a link I found to making your own "Broomstick" Looks like I have a new project for this weekend.

 

jbanks15

137,204 posts · Joined 2006

#31 · Nov 12, 2012

thanks but we are well aware of eddy's diy! but thanks for posting it for others!!