Need for spraying silicon
02-19-2003, 02:43 PM
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Need for spraying silicon
Just wanted to say that everyone should not to forget the importance of taking care of those weatherstripes. I took of the teetops opened up the hatch and sprayed everything rubber on the car. A testament to the benefit of silicon spray---all the squeeks totally went away. A regular schedule is now on my calendar.
02-19-2003, 05:01 PM
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Re: Need for spraying silicon
Originally posted by yankeecarman
Just wanted to say that everyone should not to forget the importance of taking care of those weatherstripes. I took of the teetops opened up the hatch and sprayed everything rubber on the car. A testament to the benefit of silicon spray---all the squeeks totally went away. A regular schedule is now on my calendar.
Just wanted to say that everyone should not to forget the importance of taking care of those weatherstripes. I took of the teetops opened up the hatch and sprayed everything rubber on the car. A testament to the benefit of silicon spray---all the squeeks totally went away. A regular schedule is now on my calendar.
02-19-2003, 10:35 PM
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Originally posted by dsaint1347
What brand of silicon do you use, I am tired of those squeeks.
What brand of silicon do you use, I am tired of those squeeks.
any generic plain old liquid aerosol spray can of silicon will be perfect.
02-20-2003, 01:54 PM
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Dont remember the name also. Hes right any brand will do the trick. The statement on the can says to use it for protectorant and lubrication qualities. Believe it or not a friend of mine uses Mr. Sheen furniture polish. I chose the more automotive application and got this can from the automotive supplier. Dont use Armoral.
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Ive used the silicone on my seals. The 1st time i did it, i used the whole can on just the t-tops, they just soaked it all up. it did seal pretty good after that.
02-21-2003, 10:53 AM
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Originally posted by 91TPI5.7
Ive used the silicone on my seals. The 1st time i did it, i used the whole can on just the t-tops, they just soaked it all up. it did seal pretty good after that.
Ive used the silicone on my seals. The 1st time i did it, i used the whole can on just the t-tops, they just soaked it all up. it did seal pretty good after that.
but again, brand name doesnt matter. cheapest you can find is best.
02-21-2003, 02:01 PM
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Do they make this stuff in the paste form. At work we have something called silicon grease. Would that have the same effect? It is a food grade grease. I may try it on a small piece of rubber and find out. It would be very easy to apply and you could get a better coating.
02-21-2003, 03:12 PM
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Originally posted by NJITIROC
i dont know the brand, the can is in the car which is not here at my house right now. sorry.
any generic plain old liquid aerosol spray can of silicon will be perfect.
i dont know the brand, the can is in the car which is not here at my house right now. sorry.
any generic plain old liquid aerosol spray can of silicon will be perfect.
02-23-2003, 10:16 AM
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Originally posted by bnoon
Just be sure you don't use it straight from the can. The aerosol propellant is harmful to the rubber itself and will dry it out just about as much as the silicon lubes it up. Over time, the rubber can deteriorate quicker than if you'd just keep them clean and dry. If you do use silicon out of an aerosol can, spray it on a rag and wipe it onto the rubber seals instead.
Just be sure you don't use it straight from the can. The aerosol propellant is harmful to the rubber itself and will dry it out just about as much as the silicon lubes it up. Over time, the rubber can deteriorate quicker than if you'd just keep them clean and dry. If you do use silicon out of an aerosol can, spray it on a rag and wipe it onto the rubber seals instead.
thanks again! i didnt know that. 
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Originally posted by camaro05
I have used silicon grease, still squeaks I guess I will try more.
I have used silicon grease, still squeaks I guess I will try more.
10-23-2003, 08:52 AM
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Originally posted by bnoon
Spray silicone isn't for getting rid of the squeaks, it's for conditioning the rubber seals so that they don't dry rot. Unless I'm misunderstanding you, you need to adjust your clips to stop T-top movement, or adjust the stops on your window travel to minimize rubbing... That's really the only way a T-top can "squeak"...
Spray silicone isn't for getting rid of the squeaks, it's for conditioning the rubber seals so that they don't dry rot. Unless I'm misunderstanding you, you need to adjust your clips to stop T-top movement, or adjust the stops on your window travel to minimize rubbing... That's really the only way a T-top can "squeak"...
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For the ultimate in weatherstrip care, go to your nearest BMW dealership parts counter and buy a tube of Gummi Pfledge.
It comes in a tube w/ a foam applicator on the end. It works awesome.
It comes in a tube w/ a foam applicator on the end. It works awesome.
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10-26-2003, 02:20 PM
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lol, im not being a dick, im serious... ive lived in detroit all my life and ive never seen one BMW dealership...
i know it was a suggestion, i ran a google search on the stuff and i couldnt find it anywhere...
ive seen countless posts of BMW forums wher epeople Gummi their **** all the time and then still love it but i cant find gummi anywhere..
A more helpfull post would be to mention gummi and a link of where I could obtain some
i know it was a suggestion, i ran a google search on the stuff and i couldnt find it anywhere...
ive seen countless posts of BMW forums wher epeople Gummi their **** all the time and then still love it but i cant find gummi anywhere..
A more helpfull post would be to mention gummi and a link of where I could obtain some
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