I've been searching for Super Lube. I've seen it many times on this Forum but can't find it locally. Can it be bought at local retail stores or only on Amazon?

 

http://www.super-lube.com/authorized...rs-ezp-10.html

 

Home Depot has it.

 

Both Chevy dealers in our area have it, probably more expensive than other places but no running around required.

As per the GM bulletin about noisy tops, we now use it on our transparent top weatherstrip and hardware. One application lasts at least a year (15k-20k miles) for us before it needs to be redone, the older dielectric silicone grease was only effective for about 6 months or less.

 

I new here so I apologize for my ignorance but what are these for?

 

See post #4.
Also can be used on hood latches, etc.

 

I used it on my top to make the cracking noise stop.

 

I found it at Harbor Freight ... some say ACE Hardware carries it as well.

 

Which SuperLube Product do you use for this?

Thanks!

 

IIRC, the dealers will have it in two forms- tube (like toothpaste) and spray can. They may also have different sizes of each but I didn't ask.

You want to use the tube form; I put a dab on my fingers and rub enough into the rubber weatherstrip that it looks and feels slightly shiney/greasy. Let sit for an hour or so on a warm day, let the car sit in the sun if there isn't dust blowing around, then wipe off with a good quality paper towel (Bounty is good). For the top itself, I lay it on a clean soft beach towel on the carpet, apply the Superlube, and wipe off after an hour. The whole project does take a while.

For the hardware, I use Q-tips and don't try to wipe it off unless I get it globbed on by accident. Be sure to get some into the little "valleys" where the front latches will be resting when the top is latched in place.

Of course, this leaves the rubber slightly greasy and I have to be careful not to ruin a shirt when removing the top, and it leaves a slight whiteish residue eventually; but that seems to be the price we pay for having a quiet targa.
Hint-
I keep two pairs of soft leather work gloves in the trunk, so my wife and I can remove/install the top together. The gloves keep our fingers from getting burned on a hot day, or getting greasy; and give a better grip. If you use fabric gloves, get the ones with rubber "gripper" nubs, so you don't drop the top.

Finally, I still use the dielectric silicone grease on all the other weatherstrip, no whiteish residue and squeaking/creaking has not been an issue for us.



P.S.
I only use the spray to keep the squirrels from climbing the metal pole to our bird feeder, but there are probably other uses. Use caution, it's messy.

 

Well, let's hope your squirrels don't read the forum, or they'll be wearing the gloves with the rubber nubs.

 

Thanks guys for all the info.I should find it now.