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
[EDIT] Some members swear by Krytox.
www.slkworld.com
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
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
I've not found anything that even comes close to Gummi Pflege for protecting them
[EDIT] Some members swear by Krytox.

Detailed info on Krytox for auto squeak elimination -...
I've recently done the squeak-be-gone dance per Sticky info, with lithium grease on hinge points, proping roof half open, cleaning all the rubber bits, rubbing a bit of Krytox on the rubber. (Had some Krytox left over from greasing espresso boiler o-rings :) While researching o-ring grease, I...


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

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
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