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Grease for sunroof sliders

Post by Gayno » Thu Mar 31, 2016 7:49 pm

As per title, mine has totally dried out and can be very slow to close the roof.

What would be the best option to lube it back up?

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Post by Vtecmec » Thu Mar 31, 2016 9:01 pm

I lubed mine with a lithium grease (I had a big pot of the stuff). After not being used for several (6) years it was not even functional, now 18 months on its still sweet.

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Post by wurlycorner » Fri Apr 01, 2016 7:09 pm

Yep, I've just used white spray grease on sunroof sliders before now.

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Post by Sven » Sat Apr 02, 2016 11:44 am

I just sprayed some white grease on the sliders cause it was also very slow, and now after 2 years it still slides smooth.
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Post by Gayno » Sat Apr 02, 2016 1:25 pm

Went to the local motor factors this morning, bought some "multipurpose grease". Applied and instantly improved both open and close speed!!

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Post by RattyMcClelland » Sat Apr 02, 2016 8:03 pm

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I used this stuff. Really frees tight spacers up and makes things slide easier.
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Post by Vtecmec » Sat Apr 02, 2016 10:08 pm

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