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Would SFC's Help With T-Top Leaks??

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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 04:48 PM
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Would SFC's Help With T-Top Leaks??

I'm getting a car with T-tops and i remember reading something over at ls1tech about how some of the few people who actually had leaks in their 4th gens, put some SFC's in, and they were gone. I know the t-top designs between 3rd and 4th gen are radically different, but i was wondering if this basic concept would still apply. Would be kinda cool to stiffen up the body and get rid of leaks and/or possibilities of leaks too.

(I dont even know if the car's t-tops leak, they've only been off the car once since its been new and the car is in extremely good shape, but i like to be pro-active about things).
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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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no idea about SFCs, but before i got my car, i'd say its t-tops were off a grand total 20 times at most over 19 years. and mine do not leak, well ok so they leek a little in heavy rain.
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 02:31 PM
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I don't think SFCs would fix leaks. But they would prevent new ones.
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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My t-tops leaked like hell on both my cars. Try armor-all on your t-top seals. that fixed it for me and i never had a leak again!
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by StreetRoc85 350
My t-tops leaked like hell on both my cars. Try armor-all on your t-top seals. that fixed it for me and i never had a leak again!
Hmmmmm, that's an interesting use for Armor All, I use a silicone based rubber protectant and they still leak!
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 09:06 PM
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I use armor all on all my hoses, like radiator hose, heater hoses, makes them very shiny, and keeps them from dry rotting... awesome detailing trick and adds functionality. I to use armor all for my seals, hatch seals as well... keeps them from dry rotting.
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