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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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After hearing about the water problems with the T-Tops ...
What do you recomend to keep the seals on your car in good shape?
And how often do you treat them? or do you at all?
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Don't worry about the t-top seals or windshield wipers. They are for decoration only.

Just don't drive the car in rain.
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I have read great reviews about 1Z Einszett. Here is a link to a supporting vendor:

http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einszett-...are-stick.html

Havent used it yet. Been using Aerospace 303 Protectant.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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I use the GM silicone grease. It keeps the rubber pliable and looking like new. You can get it at any Chevy dealer.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by rajsid
Don't worry about the t-top seals or windshield wipers. They are for decoration only.

Just don't drive the car in rain.
I agree completely....
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 02:54 PM
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Has anyone actually made their vette leak free, even after replacing all the weather stripping? I doubt it.
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my 94 didnt leak after new weatherstripping. I hope all the new stuff i just put in my 81 will work
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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my 94 didnt leak after new weatherstripping. I hope all the new stuff i just put in my 81 will work
I put all new weather stripping on my 81 and it still leaked.
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I also use the GM Silicone Grease on my 68 and it keeps the rubber soft and pliable.
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Originally Posted by rajsid
Don't worry about the t-top seals or windshield wipers. They are for decoration only.

Just don't drive the car in rain.
......I also use GM Silicone Grease on my 68 & 80
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by rajsid
Don't worry about the t-top seals or windshield wipers. They are for decoration only.

Just don't drive the car in rain.
my wife thinks i am mad cause i wont drive her in the rain, they just dont get it!!!!

Jim
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Originally Posted by GD70
Has anyone actually made their vette leak free, even after replacing all the weather stripping? I doubt it.
moi ------------

I used all NOS stuff..........
not a single drop in the car when it rains..


As for taking care of the WS, I use a 3M product. It is a silicon ONLY gel. Works great for keeping the WS soft.
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