Mercedes SL R129, W124 Convertible Roof Rain Water Leak Repair Fix - Cabriolet and Others

[@AndyTranfl]

Thanks Handy Val for this. Im experiencing leaks into my 1991 300SL and just ordered the grease. Thanks again

[@markbaker6029]

Excellent knowledge Val - thank you so much - Mark B.😎🙏

[@AussieClogWog1955]

Many thanks. Just what I was looking for

[@HandyVal]

Thank you. I’m happy to help out.

[@raymondr7769]

Thanks for making this video 👍 This solved the leak on my R129 and W209

[@HandyVal]

Thank you for sharing your experience. This is great news! I’m happy to have helped you.

[@papabenno]

Brilliant, very simple explanation.

[@HandyVal]

Thank you.

[@nilsfortmann3813]

👍 From Holland

[@HandyVal]

Bedankt!

[@jaqualacherry8810]

I have a 2001 Mercedes Benz clk430 will this work for my vehicle? Because water always comes through the roof and idk why

[@HandyVal]

Most convertibles are similarly built, and water is kept out by two pieces of rubber pushed together. If rubber isn’t maintained it becomes hard and no longer seals properly. I think this can work and it’s worth a try. Your rubber needs rejuvenating. Sometimes a leaky roof is structural, for example, if the car was in an accident and the roof was replaced or bent back to normal… rubber rejuvenation won’t help. Keep me updated if you do try to moisten the rubber with silicone. Also, your drainage holes could be clogged, and may need clearing as shown in the video. Definitely worth trying.

[@TAYxBENZO]

@@HandyValI got a 2002 clk430 so ima see if this helps mine. Whenever it rains or I go thru car wash it leaks in windows lol.

[@TAYxBENZO]

Oops I ment 2001. But I’m going to try your method today/tomorrow. Hopefully it helps. Been dealing with this problem for years 😂

[@HandyVal]

@@TAYxBENZO you may also want to waterproof your roof fabric. Sometimes on the CLK that can also be the problem. Autoglym makes a roof protectant spray but others do too. Here’s a video I made on how to do this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGKto5SLZ615gaMsi=O-uT1OuBFZVjAUbP

[@nahpetehan]

Previous owner of mine did the ole giants globs of black silicone as “patch” work🙃

[@HandyVal]

Oh no. That's terrible. Black silicone caulking should be kept for sealing shower floors and kitchens, and not for cars or their roofs.

[@adek330Ci]

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