Window rattle

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AiritySteve
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Window rattle

Post by AiritySteve »

My drivers windows rattles like a pig when in the closed position, anyway sorted a temporary fix by spraying silicon in the top of the windows seal which is fine for about a week then hey presto it's back. I'm assuming this seal is going to need replacing, anyone else had this problem?
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Re: Window rattle

Post by jimma1983 »

My drivers window rattles too, but only when it is cold. It's been a pain the last few days, but now it's warming up again it's stopped.

Out of interest, which silicon spray do you use?
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Re: Window rattle

Post by robinalex »

I have just put Glycerin on mine which is actually cough medicine that I got from the chemist for a couple of quid. My dad told me that's what he always used to use and it works a treat to soften up the rubber and make it seal better to the windows. It is a bit of a messy job but only takes a few minutes and a whole bottle would last for years.
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Re: Window rattle

Post by Gilez »

Silicon spray doesn't last long enough - get yourself some Gummi Pflege instead as it lasts a lot longer, and is the proper stuff for the seals. It comes in a bottle with a sponge applicator on the top - similar what some shoe polishes come in. Its about £8 for a bottle.

Personally, I wouldn't use Glycerin, but each to their own.
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