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Leaking sunroof, cheaper solution than Mazdatrix sunroof seal?

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Old 02-25-08, 04:49 AM
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Leaking sunroof, cheaper solution than Mazdatrix sunroof seal?

I noticed earlier today on my way to work that my sunroof has formed a very small leak, and of course I want to fix it before it gets worse. Is there a *good* fix to this other than spending 130 bucks on a new seal? Just looking at my options before I purchase it.
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duct tape FTMFW!
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I have a bit of electrical tape covering it now just as a band-aid until the part gets here since it's supposed to rain a few times this week. I'm just going to order the part, no need for another ghetto FC on the road.
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no need for another ghetto FC on the road.
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Generally, the cheaper the solution, the more "ghetto" rigged it's going to be.

Duct tape = $4
Silicone = $5
Cut up some rubber = $6
New Seal = $more
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Originally Posted by w0ppe
Silicone = $5
GE Silicon II FTW!!
Fixed my Saturn SC2 Sunroof in the freezing MI weather.
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Originally Posted by farberio
GE Silicon II FTW!!
Fixed my Saturn SC2 Sunroof in the freezing MI weather.
Do it right and silicone can be a permanent fix if its just one part of the seal thats bad.




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