WD40 Antidote?

[Modette]

I had some problems with the roof on my cabrio the other day, it was letting in rain so I figured it wasn't close straight, I opened it and couldn't get it open all the way, then when I managed to get it working I couldn't close it again. Anyway, whilst trying to persuade it to work I drowned the mechanism in WD40 and have now read dozens of threads saying NOT to use it. So if I get some grease or something specific for the job can I just apply it over the top? I took it to my mechanic who got it closed and its staying that way until the summer now


Thanks

 

[Andy Monty]

is it the links that need lubrication if so silicone grease is the way to go


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silicone-...t=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4ce984b741


if its in an enclosure with no access


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SERVISOL-...ssories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item2ecdf02a81


but do not get it on the fabric as you will never remove it....

 

[jrkitching]

Slightly better value (you get twice as much) is this and they usually have it in stock for collection if you are near one of their stores.

There's always a tube or two of it on my shelf; it's surprising how often it comes in useful.