What is best lube for this job? I've read that the sunroof lubricant is recommended.

I was wondering if anyone has used any Molykote product by Dow Corning? They make all kinds of different products.

You mean Molykote 33? It's a silicone lube with thickener best suited for low load applications such as wiper linkages. If you can get some - use it.

Molykote 33

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95 E320 Cabriolet, 169K

That Molykote 33 seem like it would work quite well on the linkage, gears, and piston or whatever it's called. I found what is below.

Do you think that Molykote 33 would be better than sunroof lube, which is actually called a paste?


2005.08.12
MolykoteŽ Bearing Grease Designed for Extreme Low Temperature Applications

MIDLAND, Mich. - August 12, 2005 - With a service temperature range of -100° to 400°F (-73° to 204°C), MolykoteŽ 33 Extreme Low Temperature Bearing Grease is effective at lubricating plastic gears, bearings and cams, as well as metal and rubber parts that must remain operable when subjected to low operating temperatures, severe weathering and oxidation.

Available in light and medium consistencies (NLGI #1 and #2), Molykote 33 Extreme Low Temperature Bearing Grease can be used on freezer cart casters and cold room conveyor equipment; utility disconnect switch contacts; plastic electric clock motors; maximum-demand meters, power-factor meters, watt-hour meters; windshield wiper motor gears; photographic, optical

I'm not that familiar with sunroof lube. I believe it's very expensive. Can you get a product data sheet on the sunroof lube?

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I just went ahead and ordered some Molykote 33 medium consistency. I bought the one that's 14.1 oz and costs $38.

As far as the sunroof lube goes, from what I've been able to determine, at least at this time, it's the same thing as the brake paste. In fact when they look it up as sunroof lube the item is described as brake paste or lube.

Over the years I have tried them all the the best luck I have had is simple Plumbers Grease .. Hardware Store item .. little tub for $3/4...will not wash out under any conditions and takes the heat well too..
Not the clear valve stem grease , but the brown stuff.........