Leaky glass sunroofs

heckflosse · Feb 10th, 2014, 12:47

This is a common problem to anything fitted with that invention of the Devil, the glass sunroof.
What can anyone recommend for sealing the darned thing up? I mean, solid so that it wont open.
Silicone sealer seems a bit useless, I've tried Duct tape over the join, but that blows off after a few days.
I ought to confess here, that the vehicle isn't a Volvo, but the principle is the same. Soggy carpets are soggy carpets.
Sliding roofs? in our climate? bonkers.

leftfootleashed · Feb 10th, 2014, 13:54

I've heard Tiger Seal is the way to go. Keep meaning to put some on mine since it drips a bit.

855 tdi · Feb 10th, 2014, 17:29

Ive finally given up on having a leak free sunroof on my 745 and have ordered some of this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2209718721...84.m1439.l2649

Quite a few people (mainly land rover owners) have said they've used it to good effect so im hopeful, if its used on boats im sure itll work on a sunroof no problem.

gudgeonpin · Feb 10th, 2014, 17:41

i take it the water drains are clear

coaster22 · Feb 10th, 2014, 20:13

Tiger seal is brilliant stuff I used it to bond and seal Sebring valances to an MG, really sticks, it's essentially a seam sealer. We have a local Waterloo motor factors who sell it.

heckflosse · Feb 11th, 2014, 13:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by 855 tdi

Ive finally given up on having a leak free sunroof on my 745 and have ordered some of this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2209718721...84.m1439.l2649

Quite a few people (mainly land rover owners) have said they've used it to good effect so im hopeful, if its used on boats im sure itll work on a sunroof no problem.

How did guess it was a Landrover??
Our Discovery is up to 480 levels of sogginess, thanks for the tip!

heckflosse · Feb 11th, 2014, 13:30

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Originally Posted by gudgeonpin

i take it the water drains are clear

rusted away! they flow ok- into the headlining!
such joy.

leftfootleashed · Feb 11th, 2014, 13:34

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Originally Posted by heckflosse

How did guess it was a Landrover??
Our Discovery is up to 480 levels of sogginess, thanks for the tip!

Maybe it's not a coincidence that I know about Tiger Seal as my housemate used it to seal the sunroof on his Disco.

Steve and his 244 · Feb 11th, 2014, 14:54

Do like any normal person like me would do (Ahem!) and cut the roof off and replace it with one sans sunroof

heckflosse · Feb 11th, 2014, 15:49

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Originally Posted by Steve and his 244

Do like any normal person like me would do (Ahem!) and cut the roof off and replace it with one sans sunroof

tempting....

Feb 10th, 2014, 12:47	#1
heckflosse Premier Member Last Online: Oct 28th, 2023 12:30 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: dereham	Leaky glass sunroofs This is a common problem to anything fitted with that invention of the Devil, the glass sunroof. What can anyone recommend for sealing the darned thing up? I mean, solid so that it wont open. Silicone sealer seems a bit useless, I've tried Duct tape over the join, but that blows off after a few days. I ought to confess here, that the vehicle isn't a Volvo, but the principle is the same. Soggy carpets are soggy carpets. Sliding roofs? in our climate? bonkers.

Feb 10th, 2014, 13:54	#2
leftfootleashed Perma-scarred Knuckles Last Online: Jan 30th, 2024 21:02 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne	I've heard Tiger Seal is the way to go. Keep meaning to put some on mine since it drips a bit. __________________ My car: 2002 V40 1.6 Formerly: 1989 240 GL B200E, estate

Feb 10th, 2014, 17:29	#3
855 tdi Master Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2022 18:47 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Crawley	Ive finally given up on having a leak free sunroof on my 745 and have ordered some of this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2209718721...84.m1439.l2649 Quite a few people (mainly land rover owners) have said they've used it to good effect so im hopeful, if its used on boats im sure itll work on a sunroof no problem. __________________ Amateur having a go. Volvo 855 TDI 228,000M (sold) Volvo V70 2.5D 218,000m (sold) Volvo 745 GLE 129,000M (Tankenstein) Volvo 940 SE HPT 115,000M

Feb 10th, 2014, 17:41	#4
gudgeonpin I've Been Banned Last Online: Jan 13th, 2015 15:35 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: high peak	i take it the water drains are clear

Feb 10th, 2014, 20:13	#5
coaster22 Senior Member Last Online: May 19th, 2017 23:09 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Tiger seal is brilliant stuff I used it to bond and seal Sebring valances to an MG, really sticks, it's essentially a seam sealer. We have a local Waterloo motor factors who sell it.

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