Pano Roof

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I've just finished my annual chore of lubricating the rubber seals on my panoramic roof, I never open it and wouldn't mind if it was just a fixed glass roof as I only want it to brighten up the black interior. But knowing the drainage problems that some on this forum have experienced, plus the fact that the rubber seals are exposed to the elements, I lubricate all the seals once a year for peace of mind to keep them flexible and stop them from drying and cracking. I checked the channels at the same time, but they were dry and clean and I also get the OPC to check the drains each service. Prevention better than cure ! I use Gummi Pflege which conditions the rubber as well as lubricates.

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The light and airiness of the pano is exactly why I went for it too, so I share your sentiments about a fixed roof. Only issue is that should that ever be offered it'll be just as expensive so we may as well all have one that does something :D

I use the Sonax product in the same way.
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My wife liked the glass roof in son-in-law's Disco, that's why I specced it in the new Macan, frankly I don't notice it's existence even though I always have the seat as far back as possible, oh except on the odd occasions when the sun dazzles through it! Waste of money, but nice ๐Ÿ˜€..
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I recently sat in an audi E-tron GT or whatever the 4 door one is called

It was black inside with a black roof with no glass and it was so claustrophobic!
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Skyway wrote: โ†‘Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:29 pm The light and airiness of the pano is exactly why I went for it too, so I share your sentiments about a fixed roof. Only issue is that should that ever be offered it'll be just as expensive so we may as well all have one that does something :D

I use the Sonax product in the same way.
Just received my Sonax in the post, looks like a kiwi polish applicator! Will apply next time car is washed ๐Ÿ‘
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Yeah, the Sonax bottle makes it so easy to apply. Only takes 5 minutes if that and the bottle will last for years. Again, thanks to this forum for even knowing about the product.
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Skyway wrote: โ†‘Thu Jun 01, 2023 3:01 pm Yeah, the Sonax bottle makes it so easy to apply. Only takes 5 minutes if that and the bottle will last for years. Again, thanks to this forum for even knowing about the product.
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There are dozens of Sonax products. Which one is used for the roof seals?

The roof on my southern Florida Macan is opened during every usage.
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Itโ€™s this one:

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Post by crockers »

Run it around the car door seals too. It helps them from freezing in the winter.
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