Hello all, looking for tips on how to care for the rubber gaskets that seal conv top joints. Already had to replace ONE. Over $1G. Car is garaged but is exposed to Florida sun 6 hours per week day.

 

My recommendation bar none:


I have been using this since Honda introduced it in the 90's for the del Sol and the NSX.
I know a lot of folks recommend "Gummi Pflege." I tried it once... meh.

 

I use the Honda grease too, works great and lasts a long time!!

 

Thanks! I’ll give it a try

 

Hey guys,

what gaskets are you talking about. I'd like to use it as well, but not sure what gaskets are supposed to get it.

 

You can use the Shin Etsu on any of the rubber weatherstripping pieces. On my Coupe, this includes the doors, trunk. hood, and sunroof. For the 'Verts, you would also apply this to the rubber seals between the individual roof panels.

Important! With Shin Etsu, a LITTLE goes a LONG way. You do not need to use globs of the stuff. In other words, USE SPARINGLY!

 

I just put the Honda stuff on all the rubber seals on my Vert. you can tell it makes change and softens out the rubber some. I plan on doing it to the door trim and trunk trim as well. ILM, thanks for the tip!

 

Waiting for my order to arrive. Sounds promising.

 

Did the same with my convertible. Stuff works great, goes on easy and protects the seals nicely.

I'd recommend wearing a pair of nitrite gloves and put the grease between your thumb and your pointer finger and then apply it onto the seals. That way you have two surfaces of grease going on to the seals. Great product.

 

I've seen this product being highly recommended for rubber seals.