Anyone know how to repair a seal that has a hole in it and leaks without having to purchase a new one it is the t-top seal on the car.
Thanks

 

How big is the hole? Pieces missing, or is it a tear? My top seals are damn near perfect, BUT they leak like a sieve when I wash the car, because the glue that bonds the seals to the body has dried up...

You might be able to literally Krazy-Glue the rubber back together, and just be careful later to not bend the joint too aggressively... Also, see about the cement that is used to patch tire innertubes.


Another tip: On a sunny day, wipe the seals down with Vasoline, and let them sit in the sun. The rubber will absorb some of the petrolium, and expand a little, giving a better, longer lasting seal. This works with the decklid gasket as well. It will also keep the rubber soft and pliable longer.

 

There's a black sealant for cars that you can buy, I'm sure it's pretty common. Fill your defect with plenty of that, cover it with plastic wrap (from your kitchen) and then put the t-top back on. The sealant will dry in the proper shape.

Also BackInBlackGP has a very good point with the vasoline. Quite often the seals will dry out in the sun, and then when you get rain for the first time in a while you get major leaks. Although there might be something better than vasoline out there. Maybe something made specifically for moistening seals.

 

Ditto on the Vasoline!

 

See, Vasoline is good in the bedroom AND the garage...

 

Vasoline in the bedroom BackInBlackGP? Come on you can find something better! (I was thinking of motor oil)

 

Nope. My wife specifically disallows garage items in the bedroom...