Industrial Gloop???

Nikos · Post by **Nikos** » Tue Feb 12, 2002 3:05 am

I've read somewhere from a member (Pauline) reffering to industrial gloop for curing the leaks. Can anyone explain to me what this is exactly

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rob · Post by **rob** » Tue Feb 12, 2002 10:53 am

Its like silicone sealant like you use around a bath or shower or to seal doors and window frames.

I mentioned this to her some time ago how my Renault dealer had used a 'special' version to do the same fix that she has done on her CC.

I am sure she will tell you what make it is if you want.

Nikos · Post by **Nikos** » Wed Feb 13, 2002 12:28 am

ROB do you know if I can find such kind of a product online? Any suggestions on brands??

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Wed Feb 13, 2002 12:36 am

you should find it an any DIY (do it yourself / home improvements) store in Greece. you probably know what it is but have got lost in the translation.

as rob says it's a sealant for baths & showers etc.. and can be used as a glue - available in a clear finish (when it dries) which is what you would need for a car.

brands vary and will certainly be different in greece.

derek

Nikos · Post by **Nikos** » Wed Feb 13, 2002 12:43 am

That was indeed a quick reply

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Wed Feb 13, 2002 1:07 am

happy to help

Pauline · Post by **Pauline** » Wed Feb 13, 2002 8:58 pm

My husband worked for an engineering company and when he left, just happened to "have" a tube of this stuff

It is called MOLYKOTE Medium 44 and it's silicon GREASE. I don't think it's the same as silicon sealant, I looked at those and was worried that I'd permanently glue my roof together!

I couldn't find a website but type molykote into http://www.google.co.uk and you'll find loads of stuff about it. Pauline

Nikos · Post by **Nikos** » Thu Feb 14, 2002 2:21 am

Pauline thank you for info. May ask how you applied the product to the roof? Is it permenant? Can it cause any harm to the plastic seals? After using it did you improve any windows noises (if you had any)? Thanks once again

TZAG · Post by **TZAG** » Thu Feb 14, 2002 6:31 am

Nikos, I found this page that reports how to use it. There are more I'm sure, If you find any, just let me know.
http://www.galindberg.se/bilder/M44M.pdf

Pauline · Post by **Pauline** » Thu Feb 14, 2002 9:30 am

Hi Nikos,

It's a grease just like you put on wheel bearings but thinner. It is NOT permanent, it is NOT a glue or sealant! So I'll be reapplying it once a month or so. I keep the tube in my glovebox, just in case.

I just got a tiny bit on some tissue and rubbed in over the rubber seal above the windscreen. Yes, it has cured my leaks but I haven't tried it on the rubber above the passenger windows so I can't say if it cures sqeaks!

It is SILICON so should not damage the rubber seals, whereas I heard that petroleum based ones can damage the rubber.

Pauline

PS My husband's company made cameras for our Navy so they had to be waterproof and this is some of the grease they used! If it's good enough for them, I suppose it is just about good enough for my CC

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Paulpan · Post by **Paulpan** » Thu Feb 14, 2002 9:51 am

I suspect Rob and Pauline are talking about two diffeent products! I would be much more comfortable with a grease-like product than with a glue-like product which could possibly even cause problems with the Peugeor warranty.

Pauline · Post by **Pauline** » Thu Feb 14, 2002 3:34 pm

A flash of inspiration (persperation?), I looked on the Jessops website and they have silicon grease for waterproofing cameras... Â might be worth a try for under Â£4????

SEA AND SEA SILICON GREASE (FOR RUBBER O RING SEALS) Â£3.47

or NIKON O RING GREASE FOR NIKONOS Â£3.90

Nikos · Post by **Nikos** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 2:27 am

Thanks for the help Pauline