soft top lubrication

[Swashbuckles]

I do mine every month regardless, used to have a Z3 and left that to every quarter and paid the price. I use WD40 on all hinges and rollers, also the front claw catches. I use a very light Vaseline coating on the rubber seals all thevway round, once dry I also use normal boot polish on a rag to give a protective film, i only apply a light covering.
Additional I use boot polish on my seats, it keeps them in brilliant condition and can remove belt buckle etc scuffs and scratches.
Dave

[ZED_NOT_ZEE]

I do mine every month regardless, used to have a Z3 and left that to every quarter and paid the price. I use WD40 on all hinges and rollers, also the front claw catches. I use a very light Vaseline coating on the rubber seals all thevway round, once dry I also use normal boot polish on a rag to give a protective film, i only apply a light covering.
Additional I use boot polish on my seats, it keeps them in brilliant condition and can remove belt buckle etc scuffs and scratches.
Dave

Probably not a good idea actually. WD40 is a water disperserant, not a lubricant. It also evaporates into a sticky residue usually compounding the issue. 3-in-1 is an oil, not a grease.Stick with an actual grease such as lithium grease or white grease (which is typically what is used for convertible tops, power windows, and hinges.)

Also Vaseline on rubber seals is a definite no-no. Vaseline is petroleum based and will actually 'eat' through rubber and latex causing small holes and eventually rips/tears. What you want is a silicone based lubricant.