camoki Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Hi guys, preface that I'm a noob. Ok, my roof rattles. I've searched and it says people use dielectric grease to remove the rattle. It says to apply on the seals. My question is, where exactly do I apply the grease? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orca89 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Hi guys, preface that I'm a noob. Ok, my roof rattles. I've searched and it says people use dielectric grease to remove the rattle. It says to apply on the seals. My question is, where exactly do I apply the grease? Thanks There's using grease... http://www.teamdelsol.com/technical/howto/...ls/default.html But this seems more effective: http://www.teamdelsol.com/technical/howto/...of/default.html Although, doing both would probably be a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpearce1974 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Seals should be greased 2 times a year, depending on climate conditions, and I do all seals at the same time! Which means my lazy ass better go do it now! >_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orca89 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Seals should be greased 2 times a year, depending on climate conditions, and I do all seals at the same time! Which means my lazy ass better go do it now! >_< Yeah, I'll be picking some up today to do mine as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchness Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 If you're talking about "rattling" then the washer trick that Scott posted is what you need to do. If the targa seals are merely squeaking then you can use the Shin Etsu grease from Honda or some high quality spray silicone grease from a Napa or Schuck's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeryon Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Not that I would recommend it, because it has it's own disadvantages, I lubricated most of my roof seals and mechanicals using powered graphite. Same type of stuff you would use in a door lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchness Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I would stray from that if you can. The graphite being so "dusty" it will probably only wick away moisture from the seals and cause them to dry out faster. Stick with a silicone-based lube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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