Much appreciated thank you for the replies. As I've never used the stuff before, I reckon best get two then. Awesome picture with the Vulcan by the way!
An SLKWorld day out.Much appreciated thank you for the replies. As I've never used the stuff before, I reckon best get two then. Awesome picture with the Vulcan by the way!
Darn, you're brave.....Just a reminder that "Gummi Pflege" means "rubber care" in english and is not a brand. This means that not all "Gummi Pflege" products will be equal or have the same ingredients. Make sure you purchase a reputable brand.
I have a bottle from like 2005 and still use itDies this stuff deteriorate in the bottle? I have a half bottle that I purchased about 2013 and wonder if it is still good?
Cheers Jeff.I have a bottle from like 2005 and still use it
applicator disintegrated long ago though
Did you get it at the Canadian Tire by any chance? [emoji13]I know G.P. is the go-to rubber seal spray around here but it is pricey AND not available locally as I have to order it online.
Local auto stores carry literally a dozen brands that all claim to be for rubber seals BUT they ALL contain petroleum distillates which will eventually destroy the rubber you're trying to protect.
I finally found one that does NOT contain pet. dist. and it's called (not surprisingly) Rubber Care.
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I just started using it about a month ago on the Magnum as her doors ALWAYS freeze up with our cold-one-day warm-melts the snow then freezes-the next day weather.
Time will tell if it works. At least I know this is safe for rubber. YMMV.
BTW, that silicone lube (although in my car cupboard) is for the tracks that my sliding windows run in in my home. It has pet. dist. as well hence not for the car.
i would just use water n a microfiberOk guys, I've looked through the 349 posts on here, ive got my Gummi and will sort the broomstick out shortly. Hopefully I will do my roof over the weekend but I didn't see anyone say what you should clean the seals with prior to applying the lube?
Should I use soap and water or maybe a wet/baby wipe or something else?
And do I just let the lube dry or wipe over just before it dries?
Thanks in advance
Yes. CTA.Did you get it at the Canadian Tire by any chance? [emoji13]
My Golf’s doors started to freeze up in the same “type” of the weather
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Many thanks Jeff, exactly what I’ve done my friend.Yes John..wipe off excess, leaving shiny 'behind'
Thanks for all that information. I will do that. This is great stuff to do when you first buy a car when your enthusiasm is high and you just want to do stuff with the car, and then hopefully it will get you in the habit over the long term.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
Buy here:
Gummi Pflege Rubber Care Stick
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
and this from Muzu in German:
wusblum.de
and pics from the above pdf minus the instructions in German attached below as pdf
Use the lithium grease on joints and the gummi on seals
T1-T3 seals - gummi
T4- door latch - grease or lithium grease
M1 n M3 - grease or lithium grease
M2 = gummi
K2 gummi
K1,K3,K4 - latches and hinges - grease or lithium grease
K5,K6,K7 gummi - little bumpers
D2, roof latches - grease or lithium grease
Other Ds - if hinge, grease or lithium grease
if seal, gummi
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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"...
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Gummi Pflege Rubber Care Stick