SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: GREASE YOUR ROOF LATCHES!!!
#1
GREASE YOUR ROOF LATCHES!!!
If your roof cracks, pops or squeaks...Why do you live with it?
After tackling my transmission mount, I was in the mood to get sh*t done. I undertook the arduous task of sticking my finger in a jar of vaseline and liberally applying it to both the male and female parts of the latch.
Ok, this took about 5 whole minutes.
Whammo! No longer does my roof crack, pop or squeak. It is silent.
Good Luck!
After tackling my transmission mount, I was in the mood to get sh*t done. I undertook the arduous task of sticking my finger in a jar of vaseline and liberally applying it to both the male and female parts of the latch.
Ok, this took about 5 whole minutes.
Whammo! No longer does my roof crack, pop or squeak. It is silent.
Good Luck!
Last edited by Z06KLR; 10-22-2013 at 06:17 PM.
#2
Senior Member
Similarly, I used a very small paint brush to apply some Rubber Lube on all of the seals relating to the top. Took a while to get the top to 'stabilize' for 5 minutes in the partially open position for access to all the seals. But - not a sound from the top after completion. This will be at least an annual service for me.
Gary-
Gary-
#3
Senior Member
Similarly, I used a very small paint brush to apply some Rubber Lube on all of the seals relating to the top. Took a while to get the top to 'stabilize' for 5 minutes in the partially open position for access to all the seals. But - not a sound from the top after completion. This will be at least an annual service for me.
Gary-
Gary-
#4
Senior Member
pdjv,
Yes - thanks for that additive for rubber treatment. I treated all those with the Rubber Lube while I was at it. Just overlooked commenting on it in regard to the original post about the top. Thanks for reminding everyone of that need as well.
Gary-
Yes - thanks for that additive for rubber treatment. I treated all those with the Rubber Lube while I was at it. Just overlooked commenting on it in regard to the original post about the top. Thanks for reminding everyone of that need as well.
Gary-