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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Buy here:
www.nextzettusa.com
or Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/nextzett-91480615-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber/dp/B004B8GTQG?ie=UTF8&ascsubtag=shopzilla_rev_118-20;14675533192980910571810070301008005&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B004B8GTQG&linkCode=df0&ref_=asc_df_B004B8GTQG4387300&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=shopzilla0d-20
Jbanks15 also adding these links here for roof and joints/moving parts:
Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum - View Single Post - Lubing vario roof - pics (1)Krytox (2)grease
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Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum - View Single Post - Lubing vario roof - pics (1)Krytox (2)grease
Top pics R170, bottom pdf R171 but both models have similar if not exact lube points
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DO NOT USE WD-40!!! IT IS A SOLVENT. NOT A LUBRICANT
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CAUTION: Whether opening or closing the roof to lubricate, ensure when done, that you let the roof continue in whatever direction it was moving when you started to finish its cycle.
Holding roof open
DIY : R171 : Holding Roof Open : "Broomstick"...
jb added
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pics in post 7 8 & 9 of this thread also
I've not found anything that even comes close to Gummi Pflege for protecting them
Buy here:
Gummi Pflege Rubber Care Stick
Gummi Pflege Weather Seal Conditioner Rubber Care Stick restores and revives dry weather seals around doors, sunroofs, trunk and hood lids, and convertible tops
www.nextzettusa.com
or Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/nextzett-91480615-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber/dp/B004B8GTQG?ie=UTF8&ascsubtag=shopzilla_rev_118-20;14675533192980910571810070301008005&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B004B8GTQG&linkCode=df0&ref_=asc_df_B004B8GTQG4387300&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=shopzilla0d-20
Jbanks15 also adding these links here for roof and joints/moving parts:
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
Top pics R170, bottom pdf R171 but both models have similar if not exact lube points
*
DO NOT USE WD-40!!! IT IS A SOLVENT. NOT A LUBRICANT
*
CAUTION: Whether opening or closing the roof to lubricate, ensure when done, that you let the roof continue in whatever direction it was moving when you started to finish its cycle.
Holding roof open
DIY : R171 : Holding Roof Open : "Broomstick"...
jb added
pics in post 7 8 & 9 of this thread also
