The roof is getting REALLy creaky on the S (not the joints, the places where the fabric is stretched over the frame).

Is there an official Honda lubricant designed for metal/fabric. Any part number? One feels this is not a job for WD40

 

Shinetsu grease is what you want. I think its in the FAQ


Ash

 

From the FAQ:

Grease the roof seals - Rub a thin film of Shin-Etsu Silicone grease (Honda Part number 08798-9013) onto the seals wherever they touch the convertible top or each other.

HTH

Ash

 

Ash agreed

SM take a look at this thread

I'm off to buy some myself today

 

Not just the noobs asking lame old questions then

Sorry all - and thanks for the patience

 

Looking at that thread (not trying to make my question less lame btw), it looks to be about joints.

I am 99.9% sure that my creaks are coming from where the fabric is stretched over the frame - and more specifically, the places where it is attached to the frame by the fabric wrapped around and stitched; not the joints.

Can I use the white lithium grease there - ie all over the frame (not just the joints)? Not sure you could do it without making one hell of a mess

 

Use a teflon spray on the hood fabric.

The grease would make a REAL mess.

 

Wots teflon spray then? Where do I get it? It lubricates fabric against metal?



Cheers beardie

 

Actually, I've just been checking for a source and a few of them say "don't use on rubber substrates". As the hood is vinyl I don't think it'll matter, but just in case I retract my previous recommendation.
(Wonder what's happening to the hood on my old car. )

TBH the silicon spray should be just as good. Just test an area for colour fastness.

 

There you go!