Had the car since the end of May and the top was pinched today when I went to put it up.

Small Dealer a short time ago posted what I believe was a TSB that addressed the top pinching issue. GM wants us to get a $70 tube of lubricant so the top will not pinch any more.

What type of lubricant is everyone using? Shouldn't have to give GM $70 for lubricant that you can likely pick up for $10 elsewhere.

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Just a quick "Search" lesson:

Go to "Search"

enter "pinching" in the keyword to search for
and
small dealer as the user name

it was the FIRST thread that came up

7/10/08-New Info for Top Pinching

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Here is a post from that thread about the service information (not a TSB). Notice there are two choices for the lubricant, including the less expensive (even for those that can not get it from work) Dielectric Silicone Grease.






In the back of your Owner's Manuals (2006-2008), both the Dielectric Silicone Grease #12345579 and the GM Weatherstrip Lubricant #3634770 are the recommended "Fluids & Lubricants" for weatherstip maintanance.

So either one should do, and the Dielectric is a lot less and easier to come by.


Here is the most recent version of a 1999 Service Bulletin:

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I found some Dielectric Silicone spray at Autozone $2.99 for the can.
Sprayed some in a paper cup, dipped a Q-tip into the cup, applied it to the part shown on the pics..........works perfect.
7/10/08-New Info for Top Pinching

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