T-top weatherstrip lubricant

[Jeffrey S.]

Hello all:
I would like to put some sort of lubricant on the weatherstrip on the the t-tops of my '69 for the winter. They remain off the car all summer but I put them on for storage in the winter. In the past I have seen that they have put fine scratches in the stainless when the car is driven or even stored with the tops on. The weatherstrip has been replaced within the last 2 years (except for the piece over the door glass which is the original). What can I use that won't degrade the rubber over time? Thanks for your help.
Jeff

[Jim T.]

Re: T-top weatherstrip lubricant

Have a 96 and the owners manual says to use silicone grease on the weatherstripping, so that is what I also use on my 68, 70, and 85. GM sells it in a little tube, it may be available from other auto parts stores. Something you could try on the stainless steel trim is Brasso, it is a mild abrasive and will make the stainless steel shine. There may be something better, but that is what I use.

[Greg L.]

Re: T-top weatherstrip lubricant

I've tried silicone emulsion...not sure if that is the correct spelling. It's from GM and comes in a very small bottle with a brush under the cap. It goes on white and you leave it a few minutes until it soaks in. I tried it on my 69 and was quite impressed.

[Jeffrey S.]

Re: T-top weatherstrip lubricant

Jim and Greg:
Thanks for the advise. I was thinking that pure silicone would be OK but I wasn't sure. I will probably go to the Chevy dealer to get the stuff you recommend.
Jeff