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Side windows stuck - sort of - advice?

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 12:31 pm
by Bluesman
Guys/gals -

what´s the best way to make the side windows go up and down smoothly? Seems like they stick to the felt/rubber channels during their travel. The mechanics in the door are OK, and work well - it´s just the window glass itself that needs smoother travel.

Ideas, please?

Cheers /Richard

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 1:10 pm
by eastona
WD-40/candlewax/some other lubricant :lol: on the slider?

I think you can get new felts for the window channels?

Make sure the sliders are parallel and haven't been deformed, though.

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 1:14 pm
by Orkney
Oh ive had that here on modern cars with electric windows- get a bad one and your goosed, tried everything from silicone spray to olive oil (Dont tell popeye :-) ) in the felt channel to no avail.

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 7:28 pm
by MoggyTech
Common cause is glass loose in bottom lifter channel, causes the glass to tilt slightly and jam in the runners. I used double channel draught excluder from Homebase, which is a prefect fit in the lifter section.