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Lexus IS250C - Restoring rubber on hard-top convertible - Metropolis.

Noticed the rubber seal is looking quite dry above the top of the windshield (metal part not sure of name) where the roof fixes down onto it when closed. Can anyone recommend a half decent product to restore the rubber?

Preventative maintenence really as it's not leaking but it does look a little bit perished. Cheers

PCharlton

Lexus IS250C - Restoring rubber on hard-top convertible - elekie&a/c doctor
VW have a special aerosol spray to keep the roof seals supple.The part number is G 052 172 M2.
Lexus IS250C - Restoring rubber on hard-top convertible - 72 dudes

Most Mercedes SLK owners, myself included, swear by a product called Gummi Pflege. It's a liquid with a sponge applicator built-in, which you apply to all rubber seals. Keeps the rubber flexible and nourished and reduces all the creaks and groans.

Check Amazon, Ebay etc ("Mick's Garage" is one source). Probably a lot cheaper than a manufacturer branded product (which has probably been made by someone else anyway).

Also check Lexus owners forums for advice.

Edited by 72 dudes on 02/10/2016 at 23:51

Lexus IS250C - Restoring rubber on hard-top convertible - Metropolis.

Thanks both of you, i'll take a look at both and try one, probably the Gummi Pfledge