And they are all expensive.
Seems like Krytox would be overkill for just a
Correct product for lubricating sunroof tracks?
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Seems like Krytox would be overkill for just a
Stinky pb blaster as a cleaner.. on something you dont typically use petroleum products on..
rubbing alcohol or hot water on a rag.
I have had luck with PB revitalizing rubber. Especially rubber that sits in the sun, like on RV windows and slides. Yes is smells, which is why I suggested the product on a rag. Of course, a small amount.Stinky pb blaster as a cleaner.. on something you dont typically use petroleum products on..
rubbing alcohol or hot water on a rag.
You should try it sometime on some rubber, you will see the effect.
If I ever use up the can of 3in1 RV rubber and seal conditioner I have I'll try this one out.
I have some RV slide out lube somewhere, would that do the trick? The other option in my stash would be silicone grease, I have some Dow brand; think the specific product is 111.
I wouldn't use petroleum based lubes on rubber. Might look nice at first glance, but I think it's akin to putting bug spray on plastic/composite headlights because they look awesome for a day or two.
What about Superlube silicone with PTFE?
https://www.super-lube.com/silicone-lubricating-grease-with-syncolon-ptfe-92003
https://www.super-lube.com/silicone-lubricating-grease-with-syncolon-ptfe-92003
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I just use a shop towel wrapped around a narrow trim tool to clean out all the old grease. A few passes, and I can get all the visible grease off the tracks, and it even feels very clean to the touch. I've never found it necessary to use a degreaser.
For applying the new lubricant, I like to use a dental irrigation syringe with a curved tip. The syringe allows me to apply just the right amount of grease, and the curved tip helps me get the lube on the sides of the tracks. I keep these syringes on hand for a lot of projects, including applying grease to brake calipers. Using an acid brush is just messy, for me at least. I guess it is my OCD.
https://www.amazon.com/Disposable-I...ge+with+curved+tip&qid=1714606605&sr=8-6&th=1
For applying the new lubricant, I like to use a dental irrigation syringe with a curved tip. The syringe allows me to apply just the right amount of grease, and the curved tip helps me get the lube on the sides of the tracks. I keep these syringes on hand for a lot of projects, including applying grease to brake calipers. Using an acid brush is just messy, for me at least. I guess it is my OCD.
https://www.amazon.com/Disposable-I...ge+with+curved+tip&qid=1714606605&sr=8-6&th=1
I have repaired 2 leaking sunroofs with cleaning the tracks and the rubber seal. cleaned the tracks with a rag with Windex on it and also cleaned the rubber seal and te rim on the roof. I then put a generous coating of super lube on a rag and rubbed it on the seal. No noises or leaks on either one. Dodge 2007 1500 Laramie and 2005 Yukon.
Sunroofs were not see-through and matched the body i.e. first gen Mazda Rx-7, although my first car a 1982 Honda Accord Hatchback had a manual rear hinged "sunroof." From my memory "Moonroofs" i.e. like I first remember Honda/Acura using the term were all glass.
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Thanks for the link. Brought a couple of the syringes home after a recent dental surgery and repurposed for brake lube purposes (squeaky drums from lack of lube at shoe contact points by dealer, don't want to disassemble).
Hadn't thought to look for extras.
And hard to find - you’ll need to get it from Grainger/Zoro or McMaster-Carr. If you got a dive shop nearby, something similar is used to to lube o-rings and for internal packing called Christo-Lube or Tribolube.And they are all expensive.
Seems like Krytox would be overkill for just asunroofmoonroof.
Personally, I’d use Mercedes gleitpaste. Expensive but it works great for that application.
Probably manufactured with Unicorn tears.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine...bbsF8RustDgywNuwrW58s-peAWvIwDxYaAmL9EALw_wcB
I've never personally used the Mercedes sunroof lube, but I have read nothing but positive comments about it. I've seen it used for a lot of different applications, where a high quality lubricant is needed.
The reason I have never used it, is that Mercedes packs it in a good sized can, and last time I looked, it is North of $130 for the 500 gram can of the stuff. Unless you buy it repacked in a smaller quantities, like the example from ECSTuning, that @billt460 gave a link to above.
The reason I have never used it, is that Mercedes packs it in a good sized can, and last time I looked, it is North of $130 for the 500 gram can of the stuff. Unless you buy it repacked in a smaller quantities, like the example from ECSTuning, that @billt460 gave a link to above.
