Cleaning random areas

[LilBigAnt]

The weather was nice today so I decided to wash the car and do some detailing. It'll take a few more washes before I find some trouble spots or the random areas that don't get much attention. I took it for a spin afterwards and noticed the sunroof had some dirt and grime on the side so I'll try to carefully clean it up but I wanted to see if anyone else has cleaned the sunroof area - did you run into any other issues? Any need to add some grease/oil or anything (or as needed)? Any advice appreciated, thank you!

 

[bubbaG80Sport]

I had a squeak in my sunroof that was getting more frequent over time. A little lubricant (clear plumbing grease) solved the issue. Details on what/where is posted here.

Also,
The exterior of the sunroof rubber seal takes a beating from the sun and I've seen it become brittle/crack on previous vehicles. I use a Chemical Guys VRP rubber/plastic protectant on this seal periodically to keep prevent this. Anything suitable for plastic/rubber (e.g. Armor All Protectant) will work, but do not use any petroleum based substance (i.e. oil, grease, Vaseline, etc.) as it will cause damage to the rubber seal over time.

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

I had a squeak in my sunroof that was getting more frequent over time. A little lubricant (clear plumbing grease) solved the issue. Details on what/where is posted here.

Also,
The exterior of the sunroof rubber seal takes a beating from the sun and I've seen it become brittle/crack on previous vehicles. I use a Chemical Guys VRP rubber/plastic protectant on this seal periodically to keep prevent this. Anything suitable for plastic/rubber (e.g. Armor All Protectant) will work, but do not use any petroleum based substance (i.e. oil, grease, Vaseline, etc.) as it will cause damage to the rubber seal over time.

I use silicone oil on all rubber seals and gaskets on the car. Works really nice.

 

[LilBigAnt]

Thank you for the advice.

I actually have a new bottle of VRP I wanted to try out... good call!

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

Thank you for the advice.

I actually have a new bottle of VRP I wanted to try out... good call!

I use the same silicone oil that Hyundai's Sun Roof TSB calls for.

 

[LilBigAnt]

I use the same silicone oil that Hyundai's Sun Roof TSB calls for.

I need to research that then... I definitely don't want any issues with this vehicle like I've dealt with my truck.

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

I use the same silicone oil that Hyundai's Sun Roof TSB calls for.

Yeah man! Get some try it out. I used it on all of my rubber/ weather stripping. The whole car!

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

I need to research that then... I definitely don't want any issues with this vehicle like I've dealt with my truck.

I can take a pic of it when I run home for lunch today if you like!

 

[LilBigAnt]

I can take a pic of it when I run home for lunch today if you like!

I would truly appreciate that, thank you!

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

Anytime my friend.

I would truly appreciate that, thank you!

Anytime my friend. Give me about 3 hours and I should be able to get it for you. If not it won't be till 6 pm.

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[LilBigAnt]

Anytime my friend.

Anytime my friend. Give me about 3 hours and I should be able to get it for you. If not it won't be till 6 pm.

No rush at all, I've got time... looking at a paint issue now (thread upcoming )

 

[Kraig Wilkinson]

No rush at all, I've got time... looking at a paint issue now (thread upcoming )

 

[JCtx]

Hey guys, silicon is NOT GOOD for rubber, so I'd avoid using it. I personally use a German rubber conditioner called 'Wurth Rubber Care'. You can order it on Amazon. It contains no silicon, and specially made for rubber. I use that to prevent moonroof creaking by sliding an old credit card with a thin rag all around the glass panels, and also between glass panels. And of course on top of any rubber seal exposed to the sun.

Finally, the black plastic panels on moonroof equipped cars, which usually exist at the very front and on the sides of glass panels is crap on Hyundai vehicles. So be very careful how you clean them, or they'd look like crap in short order, with scratches all over the place. Some folks think they're glass, but they're not. Only the 'middle' 2 panels are glass. Hope this helps.