SL/R231: Maintaining rubber door & other seals?
02-27-2023, 10:18 AM
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Maintaining rubber door & other seals?
As my SL sits idle during this very unusual spell of very wet weather, I got to wondering about the numerous, rubber seals in the doors, roof, trunk, etc. Does anyone have a recommendation for a great product that will help keep the seals pliable & protected over the years? Thanks!
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As my SL sits idle during this very unusual spell of very wet weather, I got to wondering about the numerous, rubber seals in the doors, roof, trunk, etc. Does anyone have a recommendation for a great product that will help keep the seals pliable & protected over the years? Thanks!
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02-27-2023, 12:51 PM
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There's some good info in the linked thread below.
MB makes a product too. PN is in that thread...
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...of-noises.html
MB makes a product too. PN is in that thread...
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...of-noises.html
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Been using Krytox on the seals of my cars for some time, very pleased with the results.
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Krytox GPL105. Which is what MB sell. Expensive but lasts .
I used Gummi Pflege on my SLK (3 years)and had to refresh it frequently.
Purchased Krytox, and have not needed to redo the seals for 3years.
Be careful using it. A little goes a long way and it is impossible to remove (need a special solvent) if you get it where you do not want it.
It is recommended by the car manufacturers.
I used Gummi Pflege on my SLK (3 years)and had to refresh it frequently.
Purchased Krytox, and have not needed to redo the seals for 3years.
Be careful using it. A little goes a long way and it is impossible to remove (need a special solvent) if you get it where you do not want it.
It is recommended by the car manufacturers.
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02-27-2023, 04:27 PM
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Beware of the “cheap" Krytox on Ebay.
If you are paying less than about £40 for a small bottle, it is not genuine. Get it from your local agents.
If you are paying less than about £40 for a small bottle, it is not genuine. Get it from your local agents.
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Is this the same stuff, it's GPL205?
On a side note: Is it true that it is best to keep the engine running when you have the top in a semi-open state in order to clean and lubricate all of the various rubber seals? I have heard or read that the top may close on its own if the engine is not kept running.
On a side note: Is it true that it is best to keep the engine running when you have the top in a semi-open state in order to clean and lubricate all of the various rubber seals? I have heard or read that the top may close on its own if the engine is not kept running.
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Is this the same stuff, it's GPL205?
https://www.amazon.com/Krytox-Grease...82982874&psc=1
On a side note: Is it true that it is best to keep the engine running when you have the top in a semi-open state in order to clean and lubricate all of the various rubber seals? I have heard or read that the top may close on its own if the engine is not kept running.
https://www.amazon.com/Krytox-Grease...82982874&psc=1
On a side note: Is it true that it is best to keep the engine running when you have the top in a semi-open state in order to clean and lubricate all of the various rubber seals? I have heard or read that the top may close on its own if the engine is not kept running.
I have some correspondence from the UK importer (I believe that it is a Dupont product) which I can forward to you if interested. Watch-out for the Ebay knock-offs.
It is a heavy roof. Some people make a prop (from an old broomhandle between the top of the wind screen and the roof to keep it open. MB used to sell a service tool for the job. Apparently keeping the engine running is a solution. I have not tried with the engine running (it does slowly fall closed without it running be careful).
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02-28-2023, 10:06 AM
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As my SL sits idle during this very unusual spell of very wet weather, I got to wondering about the numerous, rubber seals in the doors, roof, trunk, etc. Does anyone have a recommendation for a great product that will help keep the seals pliable & protected over the years? Thanks!
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