Perfectos
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Yes still on seal #4
I had one seal fail in exactly the same spot as in your photo
that is classic rust in the seal, get it cleaned off ASAP,
look at the seal recess in the corresponding spot where the rust has transferred to the roof.
dry the seal fully (leave it off until the seal is fully dry in the recess)
When the seal is dry ; spray with Silicone etc. (Anything to help slow the rust & resist transfer to the paint ) let it dry before refitting the seal
clean off the paintwork ASAP
I sprayed the panel as well which assists in taking the rust stain off, but note Silicone will linger on the paint and resist paint in future unless cleaned off really well. (I had no issues using silicone spray, initial spray, wipe off to remove the rust stain , then re spray & let it dry before
Then put a bit of tape over the area on the panel where the seal rust is in contact with the paint (extend the tape well past the affected area ) Sellotape etc , any thing to create a temporary barrier. (I used helicopter tape but any tape to create an impermeable barrier will do ) remove the tape before fitting the new seal
Then get the seal changed ASAP.
edit, I spray silicone into the seal recess after checking (twice per year ) the silicone helps the rubber swell and seal against the panel and allows the seal to slip into place
IMO the roof seal is not fit for purpose
edit: I have had the VW tape fitted to the leading edge of the roof (done by the dealer) to help protect the roof edge (before the fourth seal was fitted.)
I also saw the dealer fitting the third seal, they banged the seal onto the leading edge (using their hand ) which I suspect contributes to the premature failure of the seal (it only need to be pressed onto the edge)
I had one seal fail in exactly the same spot as in your photo
that is classic rust in the seal, get it cleaned off ASAP,
look at the seal recess in the corresponding spot where the rust has transferred to the roof.
dry the seal fully (leave it off until the seal is fully dry in the recess)
When the seal is dry ; spray with Silicone etc. (Anything to help slow the rust & resist transfer to the paint ) let it dry before refitting the seal
clean off the paintwork ASAP
I sprayed the panel as well which assists in taking the rust stain off, but note Silicone will linger on the paint and resist paint in future unless cleaned off really well. (I had no issues using silicone spray, initial spray, wipe off to remove the rust stain , then re spray & let it dry before
Then put a bit of tape over the area on the panel where the seal rust is in contact with the paint (extend the tape well past the affected area ) Sellotape etc , any thing to create a temporary barrier. (I used helicopter tape but any tape to create an impermeable barrier will do ) remove the tape before fitting the new seal
Then get the seal changed ASAP.
edit, I spray silicone into the seal recess after checking (twice per year ) the silicone helps the rubber swell and seal against the panel and allows the seal to slip into place
IMO the roof seal is not fit for purpose
edit: I have had the VW tape fitted to the leading edge of the roof (done by the dealer) to help protect the roof edge (before the fourth seal was fitted.)
I also saw the dealer fitting the third seal, they banged the seal onto the leading edge (using their hand ) which I suspect contributes to the premature failure of the seal (it only need to be pressed onto the edge)
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