Moon roof rubber gasket seal maintenance, what lubricant?

[Monte87]

Yes, the microfiber around a credit card I think is what’s actually suggested in the tsb, and is the best way to get the rear fixed panel (alcohol on the towel first, then once clean out the grease on a clean part of the towel).

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Got it!!!!!! Thanks so much for the clarity =) and sage hahahah
Ant

 

[New recaros]

A small plastic puddy knife is the way to go. I took some sand paper to all the edges of the plastic knife to ensure no sharp edges. I put that expensive lube stuff along the rubber seal, wrap the end of the puddy knife in a microfiber cloths and run it along the edge to distribute the lube.
I never clean the rubber with alcohol as it dries it out.

 

[SurfRaptor]

I got the grease from Amazon and I do the moon roof. Is anyone else doing the rear window and 4 doors also?

 

[thatJeepguy]

I just run mine till it breaks and take it in under warranty…

 

[Keshka]

I just run mine till it breaks and take it in under warranty…

special durational additived have been placed in this and other areas. Failure is programmed to happen aprox 3 days after warranty expiration.

 

[Donmatteo]

I got the grease from Amazon and I do the moon roof. Is anyone else doing the rear window and 4 doors also?

This is my 3 raptor and I've also had a F250 tremor and never had to do the rear window or doors.

 

[Monte87]

Hey guys!!
So i did the moonroof lubricant maintenance yesterday and it went well. I used the entire tube of Krytox and have to buy another, its tiny!!! The AAA card w microfiber towel worked PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!! slid in like butter.
Question --> #1) I want to lube the track of the moonroof as well. What lubricant can i use for that? The dealer put some grayish grease on it, but it looks old and i wanna do it all at once and be done. So the track is a must!
#2) How often should i perform this lube the moonroof project?

Thanks Anthony

 

[Monte87]

A small plastic puddy knife is the way to go. I took some sand paper to all the edges of the plastic knife to ensure no sharp edges. I put that expensive lube stuff along the rubber seal, wrap the end of the puddy knife in a microfiber cloths and run it along the edge to distribute the lube.
I never clean the rubber with alcohol as it dries it out.

I did the exact method but used a AAA card as it was thin and flimsy and glided between the rubber and body. Let me ask you though, did you use the steady stream of lube along perimeter? Or small drabs and dots to conserve the grease? I used the entire tube on roof. lol
I also used my finger to smear it on the glass rubber to lubricate that hard rubber as well. It was quite messy
Thanks Ant

 

[Donmatteo]

Hey guys!!
So i did the moonroof lubricant maintenance yesterday and it went well. I used the entire tube of Krytox and have to buy another, its tiny!!! The AAA card w microfiber towel worked PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!! slid in like butter.
Question --> #1) I want to lube the track of the moonroof as well. What lubricant can i use for that? The dealer put some grayish grease on it, but it looks old and i wanna do it all at once and be done. So the track is a must!
#2) How often should i perform this lube the moonroof project?

Thanks Anthony

Yes. 100% you want to do the track and the plastic parts of the track. Open the roof, apply to the tracks and cycle it a couple of times and I would say every 6-12 months. If you live in a dry, hot area, every 6 for sure.

I think you're using too much of the product. 1 little tube should be enough for a couple of applications. (insert lube sex joke here for @Oldfart )

 

[Oldfart]

Yes. 100% you want to do the track and the plastic parts of the track. Open the roof, apply to the tracks and cycle it a couple of times and I would say every 6-12 months. If you live in a dry, hot area, every 6 for sure.

I think you're using too much of the product. 1 little tube should be enough for a couple of applications. (insert lube sex joke here for @Oldfart )

I can testify to the fact that too much lube leads to issues, such as matting of the fur, and needless mess in my truck!