Earlier in the thread, it was mentioned by Manatee that the webbing strap of a Moss cockpit cover for the MX5 was liable to wick water into the boot - alas, I had to discover this for myself. Possibly due to a difference in the boot-lid design between the Mk1 and Mk2 MX5s, I was unable to trap the two straps under the corner of the lid (as per Manatee) ....... and so they just flapped for a couple of weeks while I tried to think of something.
With the threat of high winds and rain towards the end of last week, I decided to impregnate the webbing straps to the boot with silicone grease, followed by a swift burst of silicone spray; the straps were then tucked under the boot-lid as per the manufacturer's intentions. I took the precaution of placing a couple of vessels in the boot to catch any water that might drip from the straps in case my idea failed.
I am delighted to report, and I've just checked again, that the boot has remained dry, with no ingress of water via the straps. YAY!!!
Please don't tell me that silicone grease rots rubber boot seals!
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