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Original Author: Paul Mooney "Peej"
Tools you will need: 100% Silicon Grease (Dielectric grease),
and Silicon Spray. Only 100% Silicone grease is suggested to be used.
Other types can contain additives which may contain harmful products
which can cause harm to various applications. Also it is advised to
keep the areas that have 100% silicone grease applied to them clean
and free from dirt & other materials which may cause damage such as
scratches to painted surfaces.
1. CHOOSE THE LUBRICATION: There are two types of lube that
you need to purchase. 100% silicone grease & 100% silicone spray.
The tube (toothpaste size) of grease is about $5 at any auto parts
store (dielectric grease) or can be purchased from Honda for about
$25 with part # 08798-9013. The can of spray is about $15 for a very
large can.
2. WHERE TO USE THE SPRAY: The Spray is easily to use, but
I only use it on in the locations the seals come in contact with the
windows. Spray a mist of it on the seals and allow plenty of time
for it to soak in. Then it wont smear on the windows.
3. WHERE TO USE THE GREASE: The use of the 100% silicone grease
will be done on/in the following locations:
* Apply a thin uniform layer on the roof seals. I personally apply
a thicker layer for the winter when the top will not be taken on &
off as much. This allows the lube to soak into the seals more over
time for a deeper conditioning.
* Apply some lube in the roof pin receivers and on the pins of the
roof. Wipe away excess to reduce mess.
* Apply plenty of lube on the silver tab near the rear/bottom corner
of each door and the black plastic slot. The silver tab seems to rub
against the plastic and squeaks. Lubing it can eliminate friction
at that point.
* Apply to mast of the radio antenna. Especially the power antenna
masts. Lubing the masts will allow easy lifts and retracts, and will
increase the life of the power antenna dramatically.
* Another point which may cause creaks is the spring from which the
dome light gets its signal to turn on/off. You will need to remove
the rubber boot and spray silicone inside the switch and re-apply
the rubber boot.
* Apply this to other seals, tabs, locks, and various points from
time to time.
NOTE: The 100% silicone grease (aka- Dielectric grease) is
a great conditioner for seals and has been verified to not cause any
damage on the seals from the manufacture of the grease. There are
no harmful additives which can deteriorate rubber, paint, metal, or
etc. This stuff is also the same as what is included with new spark
plug wires/boots.
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