[tcrankwa]

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.

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...

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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&quot...

jb added

 

[Swagman]

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]

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!

 

[tcrankwa]

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!

Well said! I do all the seals with the top down. Then put it part way up and do the rest. It dries pretty fast.

Let the Gummi Pflege dry for about ten minutes. It will be slightly tacky.

 

[rjb190e]

Just ordered some, thanks for the info.

 

[tcrankwa]

Just ordered some, thanks for the info.

It's good stuff. Store it carefully or the sponge applicator will dry out.

 

[DEV7]

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

 

[Gregg]

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!

 

[alscar]

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

 

[dog1940]

: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.)

 

[Captainrave]

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

 

[rubenhak]

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:

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?

 

[Captainrave]

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]

Thanks for the tip. This stuff is awesome!

 

[tcrankwa]

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?

I don't think they're that different. Any 171 guys want to chime in?

If it's a rubber weather seal, go ahead and Gummi Pflege it. It won't hurt anything.

 

[rubenhak]

I don't think they're that different. Any 171 guys want to chime in?

If it's a rubber weather seal, go ahead and Gummi Pflege it. It won't hurt anything.

Thanks!

Also, where do you guys get "Krytox GPL150" from? Why is it so rare and hard to find?

 

[slk350wdc]

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

 

[Captainrave]

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

 

[JonB]

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]

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!