Sl roof twitching noises

[karozza]

Which spray lubricant may I use to eliminate slight jerky twitching noises coming from the roof when closed??

 

[N7USY]

Hi,

I know this may not be a help, but I have the same problem. I took it into my local MB and they said, and I quote "as its a convertible hard top, you are bound to get noises like this. If you want it sorting, it will be a 3-4 hour job to strip the roof, find the noisy part and lubricate it. So I think you will be better off just living with it."

Great help.

If you find a solution, please let me know!!

 

[stwat]

Gummi Pflege

 

[Sp!ke]

That will certainly help with the rubber seals and may well be worth giving a try.

I think though that these roofs are inheritantly rattly - this was a criticism many motoring journalists brought up when first launched IIRC.

 

[BTB 500]

Which model of SL is the OP talking about?

 

[BlackC55]

There is a silicone lube available from MB that fixes this issue. Just wipe it on the seals.

 

[karozza]

I've heard various brands have these squeaky noises from hard top convertible tops & a lubricant does exist. I will try & find it or look up what is recommended on here

 

[SamPcdCar]

Our SL roof doesn't make any noise at all and all I use is 303 aerospace protectant on the seals.

 

[karozza]

Our SL roof doesn't make any noise at all and all I use is 303 aerospace protectant on the seals.

Where can I buy this protectant on line??

 

[karozza]

Our SL roof doesn't make any noise at all and all I use is 303 aerospace protectant on the seals.

Better still; which one do you use??

 

[karozza]

I think WURTH have something too..

 

[karozza]

which model of sl is the op talking about?

sl 55 r230

 

[JRH30]

I use Wurth Rubber Fit.

 

[karozza]

I use Wurth Rubber Fit.

Does it eliminate most of the creaking?? Also, does it last??

 

[JRH30]

Was recommended to me. Dont have any creaks so more a preventative measure but have only been using it a few months. So far so good.

 

[SamPcdCar]

sorry for the delay, here's a link: 303 Aerospace Protectant 32oz Spa Convertable Fabric Hot Tub Vinyl Pool Cover | eBay

 

[karozza]

sorry for the delay, here's a link: 303 Aerospace Protectant 32oz Spa Convertable Fabric Hot Tub Vinyl Pool Cover | eBay

Did you have any squeaks before using this?? In the meantime, I just ordered the wipes from them.

 

[N7USY]

Karozza, how did you get on with this?

 

[karozza]

Karozza, how did you get on with this?

First, I sprayed Gummi Pfledge from Wurth, then 303 Aerospace on the rubber seals. After that, some ordinary grease on the locking/latch roof mechanism.

Now, no more squeaks or twicthes :bannana: