Very useful guide. I have an SLK with the same or very similar roof mechanism. I have been using WURTH GUMMI-PFLEGE (Rubber care) which is good (and I saw recommend on another Merc roof maintenance video) but, it's a spray and you need to be very careful it doesn't go where you don't want it to. I will definitely be trying out the product you recommended. Thank you 👍
You should name your channel The SL Doctor! Fantastic video, so well explained, lovely car! i plan on owning the same car as you and your video's are vital for my research. I hope to get one around Autumn when there should be some bargains....i'm not rich but would love this as a weekend car.
Thanks for the kind words, the card when new were over£100k so were engineering very well and is what Mercedes base the technology on their other models. I've owned my sl for 5 years and it still gives me such a buzz when I drive. Go for it and get one, they are great value used.!
Very helpful, thank you. Just got a 2006 SLK55 AMG and this will be a job to do soon. I have Sonax Gummi Pfleger which comes recommended on the SLK forums. Seeing the wood truck in action is helpful.
Well done brilliant work mate!!! briefly explained very helpful 👌THANK YOU! Seen your other videos but not solving my vehicle problem, i have water leak both side of roof joint by windscreen please let me know if you have any solution for it. Many Thanks J Khan
Ah yes, the infamous join. I had that to. You can adjust this underneath the trim , you need to take it off and you'll see an adjustment screw. Do a turn at a time until it closes right. If you are wanting a quick fix then do what I did. Get some decent rubber tape and cut it to the shape of the join where the two meet, clean area and stick it on. If you have double sided tape, then just put some grease on the side you don't want to be sticky, be generous as it helps the seal. I've had it like this for 3 years and it's not leaked. Let me know how you get on 👍
Thanks for this - we have a silicone cleaning spray called Mr Min in South Africa and it did the trick. Dirt came off and silicone shined it up. I didn’t do the wood thing, but it gave me enough time to do the job and a clear beeping before dropping the roof. Will pop into hardware store later to see if I can get a proper silicone and just redo it quickly, but at least its clean now.
Hi. For some reason the roof on my SLK 350 R171 will not open with the key; only with the inside switch. Any ideas? And can the silicone be a problem if a little gets on the paintwork?
Excellent video; thank you for sharing. I am planning to run the same process on my SLK. I noticed that you used IPA as a cleaning agent. Is it not detrimental to the rubber seals? I have seen people advising on using solvent-free cleaning solutions, e.g. water with washing up liquid. What are your thoughts on this? Thank you
I would like advice from those present here. I have an MB SLK R171 with a similar roof. For maintenance of rubber parts I used NIGRIN RUBBER CARE STICK. This product also contains glycerin. Do you think that is ok?
Thank you very much for the double effort in making this GREAT DIY video. Ignore my ignorance but isn't Silicone something you shall avoid getting on e.g on the Paint ? or is this Oil easy to clean away?
Hi there, silicon and paint do not go when you are spray painting, as they give you inclusions. However for already painted surfaces is fine, it won't damage it. In fact a lot of cleaning products for trims etc use silicon on their products. You are only using a tiny amount on your glove remember
Great video. I'm just about to do this job on my own, unfortunately I've already purchase the oil... It's the 303 rubber protectant, it's water based, I'm wondering if I've made the wrong choice. Also, in the video is not clear, do you let the oil dry for some time before closing the roof?
Thanks dude, great video! I will do the same before storing my SL in the garage for winter. Your vídeos are quite helpful, keep the great work! My 2004 kneels on the front right side when parked for several hours, and I get the red ABC light on. If I lift it with the ABC button or I just drive forward or rearwards she immediately levels and the ABC light gets off. Any idea what might be wrong?
Hi the you're a braver man than me. I was going to buy the SL500 but decided as as I was using the car to commute from London to Scotland I went with the 3.7L without ABC. If the car remains level when engine is on, then it suggest the compressor is maintaining the pressure and keeping the suspension up. All I think is happening is the suspension on that side may have a slight leak when engine off, which you can just replace
@@GrooveOnThe R230 has hydraulic suspension, so it has s pump not a compressor. In this case it's a leaking valve block. Well known issue with ABC suspension, can be fixed for a couple of pounds, you can also buy them new from dealer for about 1500 pounds
@@jeroenkatja5759 sorry my mistake I was thinking of the range rover I have that used to sag on one side. The hydraulic ABC has pipes that run under car I believe, I hope you do not have issues with them
Hi there, I wonder if it's because of different countries. ? It's in my store page under car parts www.amazon.co.uk/shop/grooveon. Or you can search for silicone oil in your region.
I know this roof works with a hydraulic pump but is there any notches which require white lithium lubricant to keep things moving or a silicone lubricant?
@@samuelbloor8360 that's good, it tells you that the locking pneumatics are good, therefore I would suggest focusing on your remote control and the module receiver. Do you have keyless entry? If so see if opening the door with key in pocket works, if it doesn't then the car is not detecting key. Let me know.
@racqueteer5 Silicone lube keeps the rubbers moist and prevents them cracking . This helps to keep water out and prevents leaks . The silicone lube helps to keep the roof from creaking as dried out rubbers begin to perish over time if not kept clean . I’m not sure hot water and dishwasher liquid will do quite the same thing. It will keep the rubber seals clean of dust and dirt, but it won’t prevent the rubber perishing over time. ( drying out). I have a 2007 CLK 350 cabriolet sport since new and I have been using Gun Oil lube on my seals. No creaks, no leaks . No perished rubber.
I’ve been searching for the past 2 hours trying to find an alternative for the silicone oil (same one for the panoramic roof), thank you so much 😂
Thanks so much 👍
Your vids are the best, great tip about the little prop!
Thanks for the support and if you subscribed !
Props for the prop!
Thanks for the video, I've just bought a neglected SL and the videos are a great help.
you are more than welcome, thanks if you chose to follow me
Very useful guide. I have an SLK with the same or very similar roof mechanism. I have been using WURTH GUMMI-PFLEGE (Rubber care) which is good (and I saw recommend on another Merc roof maintenance video) but, it's a spray and you need to be very careful it doesn't go where you don't want it to. I will definitely be trying out the product you recommended. Thank you 👍
You should name your channel The SL Doctor! Fantastic video, so well explained, lovely car! i plan on owning the same car as you and your video's are vital for my research. I hope to get one around Autumn when there should be some bargains....i'm not rich but would love this as a weekend car.
Thanks for the kind words, the card when new were over£100k so were engineering very well and is what Mercedes base the technology on their other models.
I've owned my sl for 5 years and it still gives me such a buzz when I drive. Go for it and get one, they are great value used.!
@@GrooveOn Thank you.
@@centaurus5676 any thoughts on other video connect?
@@GrooveOn Sorry I don't understand...Video connect?
@@centaurus5676 sorry I meant to type video content
Very helpful, thank you. Just got a 2006 SLK55 AMG and this will be a job to do soon. I have Sonax Gummi Pfleger which comes recommended on the SLK forums.
Seeing the wood truck in action is helpful.
no worries, thanks if you chose to follow me
Great how-to video. Keep the SL videos coming. Cheers.
Thanks, will do! Any thing in perticular?
How to change the Top filter and oil. And can you use it everyday?
Just did this on my SL55 today. Haven’t had issues with leaks but hopefully this preventative maintenance helps with that as time goes on.
nice one, cheap maintenance cost to do it!
Well done brilliant work mate!!! briefly explained very helpful 👌THANK YOU! Seen your other videos but not solving my vehicle problem, i have water leak both side of roof joint by windscreen please let me know if you have any solution for it. Many Thanks J Khan
Ah yes, the infamous join. I had that to. You can adjust this underneath the trim , you need to take it off and you'll see an adjustment screw. Do a turn at a time until it closes right. If you are wanting a quick fix then do what I did. Get some decent rubber tape and cut it to the shape of the join where the two meet, clean area and stick it on. If you have double sided tape, then just put some grease on the side you don't want to be sticky, be generous as it helps the seal. I've had it like this for 3 years and it's not leaked. Let me know how you get on 👍
Thank you very much! is the same on little slk!
@@LanciaD50 love your you tube name Lancia! Had a Lancia prisma, thema would have loved the integrali
Excellent video... thanks for sharing
@@pjr9532 welcome, thanks if you subscribed
@@pjr9532 very welcome, if you were near Glasgow you could use mine!
Gr8 video, it's a job I need to do on mine.. Excellent price for the silicone oil 👍
Thanks 👍
Thanks for this - we have a silicone cleaning spray called Mr Min in South Africa and it did the trick. Dirt came off and silicone shined it up. I didn’t do the wood thing, but it gave me enough time to do the job and a clear beeping before dropping the roof. Will pop into hardware store later to see if I can get a proper silicone and just redo it quickly, but at least its clean now.
Good work!
Thanks if you chose to follow me too 😉
Great vid as always thank you 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for sharing all the good work you done.
Thanks for the kind words, means a lot as I'm only one person TH-camr 😅
Great video, as you always do. Thanks from spain!
Thanks for watching!
Would love to be in Spain with the SL
Super nice explications, i will upgrade my roof soon now
That's for the kind words it's an easy job that's with doing! Thanks if you subscribed helps me make these videos
Happy days, gracias amigo 🎉
No worries amigo
Hi. For some reason the roof on my SLK 350 R171 will not open with the key; only with the inside switch. Any ideas?
And can the silicone be a problem if a little gets on the paintwork?
Thanks M8t
Excellent video; thank you for sharing. I am planning to run the same process on my SLK. I noticed that you used IPA as a cleaning agent. Is it not detrimental to the rubber seals? I have seen people advising on using solvent-free cleaning solutions, e.g. water with washing up liquid. What are your thoughts on this? Thank you
It's a good point about isopropyl on rubber , but it's not a lot and enough to cut through dirt, it won't do any harm, I used to use it in automotive
Thanks a lot for sharing . 🙏
Welcome, thanks if you subscribed, 😉 lots more SL vids
Just ordered the oil, in stock and 1 day delivery
Perfect
I would like advice from those present here. I have an MB SLK R171 with a similar roof. For maintenance of rubber parts I used NIGRIN RUBBER CARE STICK. This product also contains glycerin. Do you think that is ok?
Thank you very much for the double effort in making this GREAT DIY video. Ignore my ignorance but isn't Silicone something you shall avoid getting on e.g on the Paint ? or is this Oil easy to clean away?
Hi there, silicon and paint do not go when you are spray painting, as they give you inclusions. However for already painted surfaces is fine, it won't damage it. In fact a lot of cleaning products for trims etc use silicon on their products. You are only using a tiny amount on your glove remember
Can you use super Lube o ring ?
Is the oil the same as the silicone spray.
Great video by the way.
You can use the spray too👍🏼
Mr. GrooveOn i would like advice from U2...gracias
Great video. I'm just about to do this job on my own, unfortunately I've already purchase the oil... It's the 303 rubber protectant, it's water based, I'm wondering if I've made the wrong choice.
Also, in the video is not clear, do you let the oil dry for some time before closing the roof?
Well for the cost of the one I used you could always get that too. You do not need to allow to dry, just rub in that's it 👍
Thanks dude, great video! I will do the same before storing my SL in the garage for winter. Your vídeos are quite helpful, keep the great work! My 2004 kneels on the front right side when parked for several hours, and I get the red ABC light on. If I lift it with the ABC button or I just drive forward or rearwards she immediately levels and the ABC light gets off. Any idea what might be wrong?
Hi the you're a braver man than me. I was going to buy the SL500 but decided as as I was using the car to commute from London to Scotland I went with the 3.7L without ABC. If the car remains level when engine is on, then it suggest the compressor is maintaining the pressure and keeping the suspension up. All I think is happening is the suspension on that side may have a slight leak when engine off, which you can just replace
@@GrooveOnThe R230 has hydraulic suspension, so it has s pump not a compressor. In this case it's a leaking valve block. Well known issue with ABC suspension, can be fixed for a couple of pounds, you can also buy them new from dealer for about 1500 pounds
@@jeroenkatja5759 sorry my mistake I was thinking of the range rover I have that used to sag on one side. The hydraulic ABC has pipes that run under car I believe, I hope you do not have issues with them
Valve Block
That silicone oil is not available, do you have an alternate product you can recommend?
Hi there, I wonder if it's because of different countries. ? It's in my store page under car parts
www.amazon.co.uk/shop/grooveon. Or you can search for silicone oil in your region.
I know this roof works with a hydraulic pump but is there any notches which require white lithium lubricant to keep things moving or a silicone lubricant?
You can use a little lithium grease on the hinges, go light though, it doesn't need much as the roof doesn't move a huge amount
Can you help me with locking sl350?,Sam
Hi there is your car locking inside when you press the dash button?
@@GrooveOn yes its working inside
@@samuelbloor8360 that's good, it tells you that the locking pneumatics are good, therefore I would suggest focusing on your remote control and the module receiver. Do you have keyless entry? If so see if opening the door with key in pocket works, if it doesn't then the car is not detecting key. Let me know.
@@GrooveOn no keyless entry,so what should i do now,dont suppose your local lol?,its a 2006,sam.
forgot to say,i have two remotes,they stopped working the same time
Alcohol on rubber? We know it evaporates quickly, but wouldn't a water-based degreaser/cleaner like Simple Green be safer?
Yes water based degreaser would be just fine
I have a question about the boot on my 19yr old SLK 500
Sure
When I open it should it raise up on its own 🤷♂️
@@PatGroom-w2m No, it is self lift.
@@GrooveOn brill thanks, great videos 👍
Wheat size of hose did you use
Hi there, it was 10mm outside diameter
Not sure I'd want any kind of solvent near those rubbers seals...why not wipe with hot water and smidge of dish washer liquid in bucket?
Good idea
@racqueteer5 Silicone lube keeps the rubbers moist and prevents them cracking .
This helps to keep water out and prevents leaks .
The silicone lube helps to keep the roof from creaking as dried out rubbers begin to perish over time if not kept clean .
I’m not sure hot water and dishwasher liquid will do quite the same thing.
It will keep the rubber seals clean of dust and dirt, but it won’t prevent the rubber perishing over time. ( drying out).
I have a 2007 CLK 350 cabriolet sport since new and I have been using Gun Oil lube on my seals.
No creaks, no leaks . No perished rubber.
@@monk3yboy69 nice work! I like the user of gun oil
just ordered it from Amazon. As of 24/1/2024 its now £14.99
Wow, that's double
Oil is showing unavailable for me.
Hi there, it may be the country you are in. amzn.to/3P2v6FY
@@GrooveOn US. Any alternative?
@xelent1121 You could search for Gun Oil Silicone Lube.
Does the job very well.
*Promo sm* 🤩
It’s a boot
indeed, I have a lot of US subscribers though
Great I was just going to spend £54. Thanks. 😊
@@johnwatson9375 you are welcome if you were near Glasgow you could use mine