How to look after a convertible roof - Lubricate rubber seals with Gummi Pflege - BMW - Fix creaking

In this video I will show to maintain the roof on your convertible car, it’s important to keep the rubber roof seals lubricated to avoid creaking, vibration, leaks etc, in this how I will show you how.
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[@oilygear]

I know this is an old video. Just wanted to add that WD40 is NOT a lubricant. For the joints you should use a silicone based lubricant spray.

[@Germany_87]

Which f.e. ?

[@mehdishirazi3]

WD stands for water displacement. I don't understand how this product started being used as a lubricant. Those lubricant properties are only good for a couple of days.

[@Sprinterstu]

@@mehdishirazi3 i use WD40 Lithium Grease

[@Jin-Ro]

Correct. GT85 is more appropriate, it's made by the WD40 company for lubricating.

[@shaazy]

One crucial step before doing the Gummi Pflege is to CLEAN the rubber seals of dirt. Mine actually had baked crud in some of the corners and cleaning them required gentle back and forth. Its a nice rewarding process. I also used a slightly more expensive grease, Krytox by Chemours, which works infinitely better than Gummi Pflege. I did try Gummi first but that didn't do much and applies as a liquid, where as Krytox applies as a grease that you kinda have to rub in with your fingers. Results were MUCH better with the latter.

[@NightmarishPT]

Which version of krytox u used?

[@whatyoulookinat255]

Id like to know that too and is wd40 good or do you recommend something else?

[@shaazy]

@@whatyoulookinat255 The one I applied is called Krytox GPL 205.

[@shaazy]

@@NightmarishPT GPL 205. Got it via Amazon. It works better than every other rubber rejuvenation product I tried, specially in the sticky corrosive coastal environment I'm in.

[@whatyoulookinat255]

@@shaazy thanks and wd40 for the mechanisms is good or do you recomment something better

[@stevefoley4073]

Very helpful. Mercedes Benz sold me a tiny little bottle of lubricant for £51. This Gummi stuff is way cheaper and will save me a fortune. The rubbers on my car had never been looked at, so have gone hard and need lots of treatments.

[@carlubetv]

Good man 👌🏻

[@sezarifsahadi7271]

Always love your headlight m3, pls be content with your headlight

[@gileswhitehead7437]

Great video many thanks.

[@Achieving24]

Top man 100%

[@alisonsabin-hope7171]

is it better to clean the seals before applying the gummi stuff?

[@shaazy]

Definitely. Use a Meguiars Interior detailer that's safe for rubber on a Microfiber wrapped around your finger.

[@joeyjones6638]

Never use wd40 it's water based and will eventually make things rusty. Use a light lubbricating oil or krul oil is best

[@REDNBLUEBROS1337]

WD40 won’t cause rust but your right it isn’t a permanent lubricant

[@Rrr-rz1pg]

Thank you 👍🏽

[@amirmadadi6433]

Thanks

[@Sprinterstu]

The consensus appears to be Gummi Pflege for door seals but Krytox for window seals due to the silicone properties of Krytox

[@dwowie7]

How do you keep the top up for maintenance?

[@carlubetv]

Easy, just take your finger off the button and don’t complete the opening or closing process.

[@4848tim]

Am just about to do the full GUMMI-PFLEGE procedure on all rubber seals/weather strips but am then going to get some White Lithium Grease for the "moving" parts of the convertible top. Is the normal WD-40 fine to use instead of the Lithium Grease?

[@carlubetv]

The WD-40 will disappear much quicker

[@shaazy]

White lithium is much better. Lasts longer. Just remember to clean off excess, though the whiteness of it works better for me as a reminder of all the spots I've covered.

[@stevefoley4073]

WD40 will release sticking/jamming metal parts, but won't last any time at all. Lithium grease is way better

[@MontezumasViper]

Do not use white lithium grease on anything that comes into contact with anything made of rubber or plastic as it may degrade the material.

[@Agfreid]

How did you get that trim black shadow line or did you use wrap? Ty

[@carlubetv]

Black trim was an option when the car was new.

[@LeisureSuitLarry]

Kinda shocked you used Wd-40 at the end for the moving parts. Not good. Use something like Wurth HHK

[@SM-zr4nc]

Does anyone know how to do it for a mercedes c200 convertible 2019 thanks

[@dallas32fan]

Is Lithium Grease or WD-40 the better way to go?

[@slinkywizard]

Lithium grease product is the one. DO NOT use standard WD40, as it is a water displacer and can even work as a degreaser (so also remove what little grease you may have had left). WD do make a lithium grease spray like other companies, but your normal old original WD40 should be avoided.

[@gregchristie2763]

Got the same on my newly purchased 2007 Volvo C70 .. it's pretty mint but I had the creaking sound at the top of windscreen just left of the centre passenger side.. all the rubbers with filthy I clean them

[@christianwinter5546]

I would advise not to use WD-40 for the lubrication task. You can see in your video already the amount of overspray, which is problematic. On top, WD-40 is not meant to lubricate parts that are metal to metal contact and it's too lightweight to really make much of a difference in lubrication beyond a few roof cycles. You should use a penetrating oil or white lithium grease as it is meant for metal to metal contact and would not attract dust and dirt the way WD-40 does. This is the same type of lubricant you would use on a garage door, for example.

[@DonPinguccio]

Rubbish. I've used WD for many years for all kinds of uses. Even cleaned my engine bay on my old MX5 years back (avoiding rubber seals) despite people saying it would attract dirt. Couple of years and many miles later, never happened. I don't understand the internets hate for WD. It's almost like your comment was a straight copy and paste because it's filled with the same type of nonsense I've seen other people say about WD. Regarding this video, I use wet wipes now and then to clean the rubber seals, then I spray some silicone lubricant on a cloth and that's how I revitalise the rubber. Same goes for the window and door seals.

[@REDNBLUEBROS1337]

@@DonPinguccio It is ok but there are much more specialised lubricants that will last longer and do a better job such as silicone spray or withe lithium. The former being much kinder to rubber seals.

[@derricknaisbitt7534]

I have just bought a e93 convertible 2008 I have just done the seal now it’s leaking ☹️☹️

[@NightmarishPT]

Did you find the problem?

[@gibbo501]

WD40 on moving parts isn't great - it dries with a sticky residue so attracts dust and grime. Use a good quality silicone grease spray

[@Thegooob95]

Any; suggestions?

[@MrHighflyingclive]

wd40 is probably not the best product to lubricate the roof mechanism - it leaves a sticky residue that will attract dirt, turn it to gunge and make matters worse. it would probably be better to use a dry ptfe or silicone spray.

[@MontezumasViper]

Whoaa nooo WD40 is definitely not what you should use. You need a plastic-friendly lubricant..

[@bamwa]

wtf dont use wd40! spray silicone is the way. how can you call yourself carLUBE tv and not know that?!