Rubbers
When we refer to 'rubbers', we mean the rubber-like seals which seal the roof where it meets the windows and top of the windscreen.
Unlike normal cars, most convertible cars do not have door pillars and frames around the window, meaning that when the doors are closed, the glassware interfaces directly with rubbers attached to the hood. It is essential for a waterproof seal for these rubbers to remain clean, free from debris and supple, so they don't deform, crack or become weak. Rubbers can be revived with a conditioner, otherwise they may need to be replaced if they are severely perished.
These rubbers may also have scoops and channels to drain water away and form part of the roof's drainage system.
Written by Danny Argent. Last updated 30/07/2022 15:45