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Gliderbee California 6.1
As for theSolvents may weaken the adhesive. Those areas are under constant tension.
Glad to hear you are happy with your decision. Hope it works out for you in the long run. Adrian/VW have confirmed there is a continuing issue with the bellows (04S) and I for one do not want to risk getting a definitive fix under warranty, by using an unauthorized product.
I don't think the whole tent must be treated, but only the seams: it's clear from the pictures (at least for my Van) that the water comes through the seams of the windows, and these are stitched, not glued (or are they both stitched and glued ?), so I don't see how the product would weaken the bond.Not clear which level of VW is saying this. Could be the importer but its not stating categorically that the recommendation and thumbs up is coming from VW Nutzfahrzeug in Germany (which is what really counts).
If you are happy to chemically treat every year thats great but most owners will want the bellows to work to a certain standard with that complication and feel confident their bellows will be supported in case of a warranty claim eg if the bellows becomes detached from the poptop runners. VW could say by applying the sealant you have weakened the bond enough to cause the detachment. Can't give VW any cause to refuse a claim, which they will try to do.
But again: you don't want an argument about warranty or not for this, and neither do I; that's why I had it done by the dealer and on his call, not mine,so he's responsable. I keep all records of the conversation with him.