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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 10:37 AM
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is there anything that can be done to help the t-top gaskets last longer?
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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 10:58 AM
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Owners manual says to wipe the weatherstrip down with dialectric silicone grease using a clean cloth.
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Owners manual says to wipe the weatherstrip down with dialectric silicone grease using a clean cloth.
Where can you get that?
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Where can you get that?

At any auto parts store. Ask for it. It should be with all the other tubes of gasket makers and such.
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GM part #12345579, Dielectric Silicone Grease, 1fl.oz. tube
Usually runs about $8-10 depending on your dealer.
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Will this stop your t-tops from leaking as bad too?
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Helped me, but I only got a couple drops on the driver's side during HEAVY HEAVY rain. Won't hurt to try, should be able to pick some up at your local parts store.
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dam i need some of that for me my t-tops leake but i am getting that fixed!
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ur t-tops will probably leak anyway....it can be a sign of many things....weak window motors, bad stripping, etc etc
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