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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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There is a small leak on the end part of the drivers side window, where the glass meets the hardtop. It almost looks as if the hardtop isn't on correctly. I just got the car, so I don't know if the hardtop was installed wrong, or if its just not on there right, or what.

Anyways, assuming its not just on there wrong, how would I go about fixing it without making it look crappy? I was going to take it somewhere to get fixed, but I don't really know where to go or what to ask them to do...

Is there some way to seal it without making it too noticeable?

Help please.

Edit: Here are some pictures:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3.../Car/leak1.png
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3.../Car/leak2.png
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3.../Car/leak3.png

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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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Not exactly the greatest idea but I took mine to a dealer (under warranty). Mine leaked on the driver side near the bottom.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SoMe0nE2tAlK2,Aug 24 2008, 02:49 PM
Not exactly the greatest idea but I took mine to a dealer (under warranty). Mine leaked on the driver side near the bottom.
What did they do to fix it?


Mines not under warranty, but I will probably do it if its not too expensive. I just want it fixed.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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Picture.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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Have you used Shin-Etsu lubricant on your tops gaskets lately? It will "plump up" the gaskets and close up gaps.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Vanishing Point,Aug 24 2008, 04:30 PM
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Have you used Shin-Etsu lubricant on your tops gaskets lately? It will "plump up" the gaskets and close up gaps.
Nope. Where can I get some, and how do I apply/use it?
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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Your local Honda dealer will have it, apply sparingly at first and it may take a couple of applications. The gaskets tend to dry and shrink with age, the Shin-Etsu grease will return the gaskets to new condition and hopefully fill the gapes. If this doesn't work it could be an issue with your front strikers.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Vanishing Point,Aug 24 2008, 09:26 PM
Your local Honda dealer will have it, apply sparingly at first and it may take a couple of applications. The gaskets tend to dry and shrink with age, the Shin-Etsu grease will return the gaskets to new condition and hopefully fill the gapes. If this doesn't work it could be an issue with your front strikers.
x2. Exactly what I was going to recommend.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 05:49 AM
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There are a few pages in the Honda service manual worth looking at on Roof Position Adjustment if a little grease does not do the trick...

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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 06:31 AM
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another good experience with shin etsu here. I used to get a couple drips in the car when i would wash, but after i used it hasnt leaked since. I apply it 2 times per year. Once when i take it out of winter storage and once right before i put it into winter storage. Its cheep and lasts a long time too.

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