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Old Sep 11, 2016 | 08:22 PM
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Sunroof lubrication

I got a 2006 Mini Cooper s. The sunroof runs kind of slow it needs to be lubricated. I was wondering if anyone here has done this and what are the places I need to lubricate and what type I can use. Any suggestions are appreciated.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2016 | 09:05 PM
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Three real good suggestions, post no's 3, 4 and 5.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-sun-roof.html
 
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Old Sep 12, 2016 | 02:29 PM
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This stuff works.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...oof-rails.html


 
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Old Sep 12, 2016 | 04:43 PM
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My sunroof was doing the same. It was barely moving.

I cleaned the rails then sprayed a bit of white lithium. Worked like a charm.

Smoooth...
 
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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 06:37 AM
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Cleaning the gunk off the rails is a must before application.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2024 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
Hi and how you apply it ? where ? only in the rails ?, thank you so much!!!
 
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Old Mar 15, 2024 | 08:35 PM
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This is for R56 but should be similar. If the link doesn’t work for you, post and I’ll post pics. https://lookaside.fbsbx.com/file/Sun...cZNML5FrpWbpyQ
 
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Old Mar 15, 2024 | 08:50 PM
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Here you go.
 
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