Bulb grease for my sunroof?
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If your sunroof is sticking or grinding when opening or closing, you may have some damage - these things are designed to operate dry on nylon rollers and bearings. You can rub down rubber gaskets with Armorall to keep them supple. If you have an older car that needs a little lube, your best option is a very thin coat of a waterproof white grease like Lubriplate. For fasteners on convertible tops, zippers, snaps, and the like, a tiny dab of pure lanolin (available in bulk from your pharmacist) is a good choice. It won't stain and works well on zippers on your clothing as well. The stuff is a viscous white gel that is used as the base for many fine lotions, and a little goes a long way; a couple of ounces should last you for years. Use it sparingly and work it in by operating the snap or zipper several times to be sure it is well distributed, then wipe off any excess and it into your hands rather than waste it.
Last edited by Lil4X; 09-22-13 at 06:35 AM.
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If your sunroof is sticking or grinding when opening or closing, you may have some damage - these things are designed to operate dry on nylon rollers and bearings. You can rub down rubber gaskets with Armorall to keep them supple. If you have an older car that needs a little lube, your best option is a very thin coat of a waterproof white grease like Lubriplate. For fasteners on convertible tops, zippers, snaps, and the like, a tiny dab of pure lanolin (available in bulk from your pharmacist) is a good choice. It won't stain and works well on zippers on your clothing as well. The stuff is a viscous white gel that is used as the base for many fine lotions, and a little goes a long way; a couple of ounces should last you for years. Use it sparingly and work it in by operating the snap or zipper several times to be sure it is well distributed, then wipe off any excess and it into your hands rather than waste it.
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