Shin-Etsu Write Up?
#1
Shin-Etsu Write Up?
Sorry for the repeated topic, I just want this car done right.
Noticed the leak and the passenger side is a constant drip down the seal onto the door panel and 2 streams down the window if it rains hard. Driver side builds a slow drip where the two seals meet in the middle of the window. Now the seals don't have any cracks or tears and do align properly when they meet. But they do have the window mold imprinted and I can see where the wind pushing the rain. Is the seal originally suppose to be round all the through or have the window shape to it. I already ordered shin-etsu(just waiting for it to arrive) and read you should use a rubber glove and apply small drop through the seal, inside and out. After you clean the seal off from dust using water of course. I'm assuming the seal absorbs the grease and and excess should be wiped off.
How many coats should I apply?
Also do I just apply it with just the windows down or have the soft top down halfway where they are separated?
Whats the waiting time until I can run the windows back up/put the top fully up?
When garaged should I always keep the windows 2 inches down?
Sorry for the repeated topic, I just want this car done right.
Thanks in advanced.
Noticed the leak and the passenger side is a constant drip down the seal onto the door panel and 2 streams down the window if it rains hard. Driver side builds a slow drip where the two seals meet in the middle of the window. Now the seals don't have any cracks or tears and do align properly when they meet. But they do have the window mold imprinted and I can see where the wind pushing the rain. Is the seal originally suppose to be round all the through or have the window shape to it. I already ordered shin-etsu(just waiting for it to arrive) and read you should use a rubber glove and apply small drop through the seal, inside and out. After you clean the seal off from dust using water of course. I'm assuming the seal absorbs the grease and and excess should be wiped off.
How many coats should I apply?
Also do I just apply it with just the windows down or have the soft top down halfway where they are separated?
Whats the waiting time until I can run the windows back up/put the top fully up?
When garaged should I always keep the windows 2 inches down?
Sorry for the repeated topic, I just want this car done right.
Thanks in advanced.
#2
Registered User
It really doesn't need a write up. You're overthinking it. You simply apply a little and wipe away the excess.
If you have leaking then Shin Etsu probably isn't going to be a permanent fix and you need to look at getting your seals replaced and properly installed (saying this as someone who has a leaking seal on the driver's side due to some top work).
If you have leaking then Shin Etsu probably isn't going to be a permanent fix and you need to look at getting your seals replaced and properly installed (saying this as someone who has a leaking seal on the driver's side due to some top work).
#3
Registered User
If you have a dedicated rubber prep cleaner use it first, otherwise any non alcohol cleaner to remove dirt/dust will work. After your seals are clean and dry
work the grease into all the inner and outer surfaces of the seals around the door, top and window contact areas. Let it sit for a couple of hours, repeat as necessary and then wipe any excess off. Ideally, you are supposed to repeat the treatment at least once a year depending on outside exposure and use.
work the grease into all the inner and outer surfaces of the seals around the door, top and window contact areas. Let it sit for a couple of hours, repeat as necessary and then wipe any excess off. Ideally, you are supposed to repeat the treatment at least once a year depending on outside exposure and use.
#4
It's my DD and will be for this winter. No work has been done to the top. So I'm thinking the seals haven't been tampered with. I'll give it a try once it arrives and hope for the best.
#5
I've given up with the Shin-Etsu grease. I hate the grease marks it leaves on the windows. I clean the seals with Megs' M40. As far as I can determine, the only purpose for the grease is to prevent the seals from sticking to each other. The M40 seems to work just fine for this purpose.
#6
I've given up with the Shin-Etsu grease. I hate the grease marks it leaves on the windows. I clean the seals with Megs' M40. As far as I can determine, the only purpose for the grease is to prevent the seals from sticking to each other. The M40 seems to work just fine for this purpose.
#7
I've given up with the Shin-Etsu grease. I hate the grease marks it leaves on the windows. I clean the seals with Megs' M40. As far as I can determine, the only purpose for the grease is to prevent the seals from sticking to each other. The M40 seems to work just fine for this purpose.