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Hello

Perhaps this has already been covered but..... My 02 Boxster S squeaks like a rusty Miata. The sound comes from the back of the top so I assume it must be one or both of the rubber seals under the hard cover.

Do you guys have a recommendation on what to put on the seals or perhaps there is another common source of squeaks at the rear of the top?

Thanks in advance

Tony

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The Porsche-recommended lubricant is a Krytox-brand grease, which is a DuPont product. The lubrication is achieved by molecular bond to the applied surface, similar to Teflon. DuPont makes it in a variety of forms. I use Krytox GPL223, which is a white grease with anticorrosion additives. I bought a tube a 3 or 4 years ago from here. Krytox is inert and the grease carrier is non-petroleum based, so it is safe for rubber. A fact sheet from DuPont is attached.

Krytox GPL.pdf

Wipe the convertible top and body seals with a damp rag and mild soap. Apply the grease to the seals in very small amounts, spreading thinly until it is virtually gone. I do this every year, takes 10-minutes, and all is quiet.

--Brian

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The Porsche-recommended lubricant is a Krytox-brand grease, which is a DuPont product. The lubrication is achieved by molecular bond to the applied surface, similar to Teflon. DuPont makes it in a variety of forms. I use Krytox GPL223, which is a white grease with anticorrosion additives. I bought a tube a 3 or 4 years ago from here. Krytox is inert and the grease carrier is non-petroleum based, so it is safe for rubber. A fact sheet from DuPont is attached.

Krytox GPL.pdf

Wipe the convertible top and body seals with a damp rag and mild soap. Apply the grease to the seals in very small amounts, spreading thinly until it is virtually gone. I do this every year, takes 10-minutes, and all is quiet.

--Brian

I really appreciate the detailed response. I will certainly give that a shot.

Thanks.

Tony

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GummiPflege is what I've used for years on my Boxster's rubber weatherstripping, seals, top contact points, etc.

Easy to apply, keeps them flexible. Just don't drip it on the leather seats. I apply about every 6 months or so, say once in the spring and once before I put it away for the winter.

I've heard of people buying it at BMW dealers. I bought mine years ago online.

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