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kp 115
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Hi Audifan,
Should be Krytox made by DuPont
I believe .
Hope that helps
Keith
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Not surprised this stuff that @audifan pictured is coming up. Krytox and similar products are perfluoridated oils, used for the EPDM rubber seals on many convertibles where silicone would swell them and affect the water-tightness of the roof. My Volvo C70 uses it too. Volvo similarly have their own little bottle that's even more outrageously priced than DuPont's.
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Could this be the magic grease - https://www.a2oc.net/community/index.php?threads/today-i.28729/post-397890
www.toolstation.com
Cheers Spike
WD-40 Specialist High Performance White Lithium Grease
Long term lubrication that doesn't drip or run. Ideal for metal to metal applications eg. tow bars, water pumps, bearings and car door hinges. Includes smart straw feature.It can be used outdoors regardless of weather and temperature. Our thick water-resistant formula won’t drip or run and stays...
www.toolstation.com
Cheers Spike
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kp 115
A2OC Donor
Hi Audifan,
Found this seller on the bay lastnight (no connection with seller)
(metrropolis) have a look on his site
Hope that helps.
Keith .
From the OSS parts listing, grease for the mechanism is G060751A2
It's a thick paste and does not seem very 'greasy' Only advantage may be that grit / dust does not mix with it as easily
For the seals, in the shop manual, Audi specify what seems to be Krytox grease rather than the liquid form used on the EOS roof.
Cheers Spike
It's a thick paste and does not seem very 'greasy' Only advantage may be that grit / dust does not mix with it as easily
For the seals, in the shop manual, Audi specify what seems to be Krytox grease rather than the liquid form used on the EOS roof.
Cheers Spike
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kp 115
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Hi Keith
Found this thread on the treatment of VW EOS roof seals (Post 5) and it says GPL 205 is a paste version of the liquid so it should be perfect
www.vweosclub.com
I bought the official Audi stuff many years ago and it's a grey colour - possibly so it does not show on the black seals if over treated.
I would not recommend it. Even on a hot day its really difficult it work into the seals so GPL 205 may be the best option.
This is a link to the main distributor of Krytox.
The VW forum mentioned a minimum spend (was £30) so if the interest is there, a group buy may be something to consider
https://www.gbrtech.co.uk/products/krytox-performance-lubricants/
Cheers Spike
Found this thread on the treatment of VW EOS roof seals (Post 5) and it says GPL 205 is a paste version of the liquid so it should be perfect
Krytox
www.vweosclub.com
I bought the official Audi stuff many years ago and it's a grey colour - possibly so it does not show on the black seals if over treated.
I would not recommend it. Even on a hot day its really difficult it work into the seals so GPL 205 may be the best option.
This is a link to the main distributor of Krytox.
The VW forum mentioned a minimum spend (was £30) so if the interest is there, a group buy may be something to consider
https://www.gbrtech.co.uk/products/krytox-performance-lubricants/
Cheers Spike
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Multipurpose Lithium grease from tool station .cheap but exellent .opens better than a new brides nighty .???
depronman
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Multipurpose Lithium grease from tool station .cheap but exellent .opens better than a new brides nighty .
Should be used on the mechanical parts only NOT on the rubber seals
The seals is where the krytox comes into play. Krytox is a lubricant for rubber commonly used on all convertibles to keep the rubber seals supple, it is bloody expensive stuff anywhere and the main dealers then package it and add their markup so not unusual to get upwards for £50 to £70 for a small tube or bottle
There was a seller on eBay who sold it in liquid form I bought some about 8 years ago for the seals on my focus CC3. It’s great stuff
I’ve noticed his prices have gone from £22 when I bought mine to £48 now
However a little goes a long way. I still have some of the small bottle I bought 8 years ago left
Gummy pledge appears to do the same job and is much much cheaper. All of the focus cc guys rave about it and other convertible forums
I think the names converts into rubber care from memory
Paul
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. Can anyone help?Ref post 4 of this thread, KP115 found an ebay seller for Krytox grease and oil who repackages it in small tubs.
This is a link to the GPL 205 g2 grease but there are other grades available so it could be worth asking which is best for the roof seals
Cheers Spike
PS as with all on-line sales you are never quite sure if the product is genuine but at the price it could be worth the slight risk
This is a link to the GPL 205 g2 grease but there are other grades available so it could be worth asking which is best for the roof seals
Krytox GPL 205 g2 High Performance Fluorinated Synthetic PFPE/PTFE Grease 5g | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Krytox GPL 205 g2 High Performance Fluorinated Synthetic PFPE/PTFE Grease 5g at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.
www.ebay.co.uk
Cheers Spike
PS as with all on-line sales you are never quite sure if the product is genuine but at the price it could be worth the slight risk
kp 115
A2OC Donor
Hi Spike,Ref post 4 of this thread, KP115 found an ebay seller for Krytox grease and oil who repackages it in small tubs.
This is a link to the GPL 205 g2 grease but there are other grades available so it could be worth asking which is best for the roof seals
Krytox GPL 205 g2 High Performance Fluorinated Synthetic PFPE/PTFE Grease 5g | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Krytox GPL 205 g2 High Performance Fluorinated Synthetic PFPE/PTFE Grease 5g at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.www.ebay.co.uk
Cheers Spike
PS as with all on-line sales you are never quite sure if the product is genuine but at the price it could be worth the slight risk
Just received an offer from the seller of 18% off after I put it in my watched list last week, so I've ordered the oil & the grease for our R line Tiguan panoramic roof & will report back.
Regards
Keith.
Hi Keith
RE reading the link about treating EOS roof seals, for the Krytox to be most effective it's important to thoroughly clean them first - and recommend IMS solvent (industrial methylated spirit) for the job
This is an extract from the article -
Key considerations
- seal material needs to be squeaky clean before application of Krytox - free of body wax, silicone etc. We use IMS as a solvent for achieving this.
- application amounts need to be minimal - avoid temptation to overapply. Be cautious of contamination onto unwanted areas such as glass and paint (very difficult to remove!!)
- the applicator bottle is quite convenient, although I find fingers the best method to apply the product. Can work well into the seals, and get into the nooks and crannies which are guaranteed to be the source of noise. Krytox is a very safe and inert material (both to operator and substrate) - does not cause seal swell or cracking.
Cheers Spike
RE reading the link about treating EOS roof seals, for the Krytox to be most effective it's important to thoroughly clean them first - and recommend IMS solvent (industrial methylated spirit) for the job
This is an extract from the article -
Key considerations
- seal material needs to be squeaky clean before application of Krytox - free of body wax, silicone etc. We use IMS as a solvent for achieving this.
- application amounts need to be minimal - avoid temptation to overapply. Be cautious of contamination onto unwanted areas such as glass and paint (very difficult to remove!!)
- the applicator bottle is quite convenient, although I find fingers the best method to apply the product. Can work well into the seals, and get into the nooks and crannies which are guaranteed to be the source of noise. Krytox is a very safe and inert material (both to operator and substrate) - does not cause seal swell or cracking.
Cheers Spike