100 When my Corrado spoiler retracts, it squeaks. What do I do?
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This article is from the VW Technical FAQ, by with numerous contributions by Jan Vandenbrande others.
100 When my Corrado spoiler retracts, it squeaks. What do I do?
A: VW recommends to "Lubricate" the two "stalks" with Talcum or Graphite powder
after thoroughly cleaning them.
Note that baby powder used to be talcum, but because of the naturally
occurring asbestos with talcum (I know, we are all doomed), baby powder
sometimes contains corn starch instead.
Note: Silicon spray is rumored to dry out rubber and is not recommended.
*However* I have been using 100% Si spray and so far it's
the only product that has worked the longest. In addition, I found
that talcum powder tended to "bunch" up.
(Note, that some Si sprays contain pertoleum destilates...you do not
want that).
You also DEFINITELY DO NOT want to use any grease, WD-40, Tri-Flo, etc.
This stuff is incompatible with the rubber seals.
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