Leaking soft top - E Class 62 plate

[Sandgrounder]

Hi all, I have had my 62 Plate E250 Cabriolet for 6 months now and absolutely love it.
However, on Friday, it was lashing down all day and when I returned to car after work, water was dripping in on both passenger and driver side where roof meets the side pillars.

I checked the seal and drain holes on Saturday with no signs of anything wrong. Since then it has virtually been a monsoon in the north west, yet no more leaks for now (waiting to get back to car after work today with some trepidation).

So, I've ordered some waterproofing penetrating spray from Mercedez dealer as I noticed the rain now seems to be absorbing into the cloth as opposed to running off it. I am clearly hoping this solves the issue as there is nothing else obvious, but wondering if anyone else has had this?

And if so, what did you do to fix it.

Thanks

[Sandgrounder]

Thanks for the tip. I'll try spraying the top with Mercedez penetrating stuff first, then if there is any further problem, I'll give the 'gummi lube' a go.

Much appreciated.

[Sandgrounder]

Thanks Paul, wasn't aware! Well, I've got the spray now so will still use it, but perhaps the seal needs some focus after all!!

Cheers.

[Sandgrounder]

Well, well, I don't often look at the Mercedez forum, just the TVR S forum, so imagine my surprise when I see one of the very few topics I have created!

In summary, I never bothered buying any gummy pflege, as the issue was once in a blue moon. Having said that, it did it again recently, much to the annoyance of the wife in the passenger seat, but at least drivers side was ok.

As regards the waterproof coatings, I have used both (autoglym and Mercedez dealer spray). The Autoglym is by far the best, but make sure the whole car is covered as it makes a real mess if you are stupid enough to try it on a breezy day (trust me, I know).

I don't think the roof getting saturated has anything to do with the occasional leak.

Hope this helps.