BMW Folding Compartment Gasket - Genuine BMW 51718132674

Product Information

A convertible top seal is the rubber weatherstripping that lines the edges of a convertible roof, windshield frame, and side windows. Its primary purpose is to create a tight seal when the top is closed, preventing water, wind, and noise from entering the cabin. These seals also protect the interior from dust and help maintain proper fit and function of the roof mechanism. With age, exposure to sunlight, and frequent opening/closing, the seals can deteriorate.

• Water leaks – rainwater or car wash water entering around the roof or windows.
• Wind noise – increased whistling or air drafts at highway speeds.
• Visible deterioration – cracks, flattening, or shrinking of the rubber seal.

About Genuine BMW

The original parts used by BMW to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine BMW” brand. When ordering a Genuine BMW part you are guaranteed to get the same part that you would pick up from your local dealerships part department. Genuine BMW parts have been built to BMW’s stringent standards and are the same quality of the original parts used to build your Ultimate Driving Machine.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your BMW are not necessarily manufactured by BMW. No cause for concern, as BMW designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for BMW for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine BMW parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a BMW logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming direct from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.