General T-Top maintainence
04-18-2011, 10:49 PM
#22
I've noticed that my stripping is softer where the front overlap joint is. I mean the car piece is soft, not the t-top piece. It's also got small holes all over but just right there where the overlap is. Also, I've noticed a slight leak where the weather strip makes that hard angle up at the back side under the t-top. Only the passenger side leaks and just when it rains for a long time. I'm about to pull that screw out, lift the weather strip and squeeze some silicone under it and stick it back down. Either way, my t-top seals need some serious attention. 
Damn GM for this petty problem...but love em to death for that LS engine! 
Damn GM for this petty problem...but love em to death for that LS engine!
04-19-2011, 02:41 AM
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303 Aerospace used to be sold on the shelf at Murray's, but that parts chain was bought out by O'reileys which does not carry it (at least not around here). Some of the Ace Hardware stores sell it, but usually they don't have it in stock.
04-19-2011, 09:10 AM
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Same here. I take them off any chance i get. However in the winter I go get a little soaked when turning a right hand bend, and that's with the t-tops on. Seems to collect in a channel somewhere. I need to look into that this summer. The seals look pretty good, but they must be perished somewhere. If prices are reasonable I may try to source a complete weather strip set.
04-19-2011, 09:28 AM
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Again, for what it's worth 303 is NOT a dedicated rubber weather sealent protectant. It's a good all around product for rubber, vinyl, etc. But there are products out there that are specificaly designed for rubber weather stripping.
303 goes on my dash and door panels as well as the under hood plastics.
303 goes on my dash and door panels as well as the under hood plastics.
04-19-2011, 12:39 PM
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Again, for what it's worth 303 is NOT a dedicated rubber weather sealent protectant. It's a good all around product for rubber, vinyl, etc. But there are products out there that are specificaly designed for rubber weather stripping.
303 goes on my dash and door panels as well as the under hood plastics.
303 goes on my dash and door panels as well as the under hood plastics.
I had a long conversation with the tech support guys at 303 years ago (one guy inparticular who was extremely knowledgeable, I think his name was Roger), based on that and other research, and my own personal experience, I feel there is no better product for protecting ALL rubber/vinyl/plastic surfaces.
04-19-2011, 12:58 PM
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303 was designed for use on rubber (both synthetic and natural), plastics & vinyl; that includes weather stripping as well. Actually, it was originally designed for use in protecting rubber tires from UV damage and dry rot, so rubber is one of it's primary uses.
I had a long conversation with the tech support guys at 303 years ago (one guy inparticular who was extremely knowledgeable, I think his name was Roger), based on that and other research, and my own personal experience, I feel there is no better product for protecting ALL rubber/vinyl/plastic surfaces.
I had a long conversation with the tech support guys at 303 years ago (one guy inparticular who was extremely knowledgeable, I think his name was Roger), based on that and other research, and my own personal experience, I feel there is no better product for protecting ALL rubber/vinyl/plastic surfaces.
but seeing how you and I are so much alike, you are probably a registered member there lol!303 is great. I'll still continue to use it. But there are better suited products, after all, technology in the detailing world is changing faster than ever.
My next purchase will be the Wurth Rubber Protectant. Never had a product from them, but they are world known for their stuff.
http://www.autogeek.net/wurth-rubber-care.html
04-19-2011, 01:56 PM
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Ask the fellas on autopia.org but seeing how you and I are so much alike, you are probably a registered member there lol!
303 is great. I'll still continue to use it. But there are better suited products, after all, technology in the detailing world is changing faster than ever.
My next purchase will be the Wurth Rubber Protectant. Never had a product from them, but they are world known for their stuff.
http://www.autogeek.net/wurth-rubber-care.html
but seeing how you and I are so much alike, you are probably a registered member there lol!303 is great. I'll still continue to use it. But there are better suited products, after all, technology in the detailing world is changing faster than ever.
My next purchase will be the Wurth Rubber Protectant. Never had a product from them, but they are world known for their stuff.
http://www.autogeek.net/wurth-rubber-care.html
I'm sure there are several fine products for use on rubber, but I don't agree that 303 is necessarily inferior to the others you've mentioned. We'll just have to agree to disagree on this one.
04-23-2011, 11:44 AM
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This is the stuff to use. I think Armor All has been reformulated since those days. It's not really harmful any longer, but it doesn't offer the same level of protection as 303. Only problem with 303 is trying to find it at local stores these days. I'm probably going to have to order it on line next time I need some.
