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Window scraper seal, New rubber won't slide |
Bartlett 914 |
Jun 20 2012, 08:09 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I am putting together doors for my newest project. I installed the new rubber window scraper seal. The rubber is nice and soft. The problem is the window goes up but down is a problem. The rubber sticks to the window and wants to pull in. I cleaned the window and this does not help. I am sure as the rubber ages, it will get harder and work properly. I am thinking I need to coat the rubber with something but I don't know what will work best. Anyone have this issue? Suggestions welcome
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rhodyguy |
Jun 20 2012, 08:13 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
go to the drug store, wallgreens etc, buy some glycerin and dress the seal. REALLY clean the ext of the windows.
k |
6freak |
Jun 20 2012, 08:21 AM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
just did the same thing to my brothers car! Im gonna try them when i get home.I never rolled the window up and down after install (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
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Bartlett 914 |
Jun 20 2012, 09:03 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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Black22 |
Jun 20 2012, 09:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 886 Joined: 1-November 07 From: Creswell, OR Member No.: 8,290 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
This happened to me as well. I used that spray detailing wax on the windows and the seal. It was a problem for the first couple of weeks, but will go away. Actually the cleaner the seals, the more they will grip. Your actually waiting for a fine layer of dust to collect on the seal.
I just hope your inside door handles work! |
SUNAB914 |
Jun 20 2012, 09:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 698 Joined: 29-December 08 From: Fredericksburg VA Member No.: 9,880 Region Association: South East States |
Silicone spray in a can, make sure the channel isn't bent. Silicone spray is your best friend for all those seals.
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rhodyguy |
Jun 20 2012, 10:00 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,188 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
they may streak bit initially but it will wipe off easily and the glycerin won't damage the paint.
k |
Bartlett 914 |
Jun 20 2012, 12:36 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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r_towle |
Jun 20 2012, 12:41 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Do that yearly on all your rubber and you can keep it looking like new.
rich |
etcmss |
Jun 20 2012, 02:17 PM
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etcmss Group: Members Posts: 183 Joined: 20-April 06 From: Lancaster, Ky Member No.: 5,899 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
done this several times and not had the problem. Where did you get the seals?
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6freak |
Jun 20 2012, 03:07 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
go to the drug store, wallgreens etc, buy some glycerin and dress the seal. REALLY clean the ext of the windows. k Glycerin did the trick. Not messy as I thought it might be. Thanks Kevin. right on! go to know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
zonedoubt |
Jun 21 2012, 08:41 AM
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Canadian Member Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada |
I used baby powder (talcum).
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McMark |
Jun 21 2012, 09:35 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
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Mikey914 |
Jun 21 2012, 09:41 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Funny
I have occasionally heard this is an issue. It really sounds like the rubber IS too clean. Glycerine sounds like the best answer. I'm installing a new set on the doors of my sons car in a day or two and I'll look specifically at this. Also aerospace 303 has a sacrificial coating that may help. I usually pre treat my seals. It may have been why I didn't have any issues on my car. |
Bartlett 914 |
Jun 21 2012, 10:13 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Funny I have occasionally heard this is an issue. It really sounds like the rubber IS too clean. Glycerine sounds like the best answer. I'm installing a new set on the doors of my sons car in a day or two and I'll look specifically at this. Also aerospace 303 has a sacrificial coating that may help. I usually pre treat my seals. It may have been why I didn't have any issues on my car. And what do you pre treat your seals with? |
tod914 |
Jun 21 2012, 11:46 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
I used a piece of thin carboard between the seal and glass for about a week. Worked fine afterwards.
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pt_700 |
Jun 21 2012, 12:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,096 Joined: 4-March 10 From: san jose, ca Member No.: 11,430 Region Association: Northern California |
how about some rain - x? when my wipers start to chatter across the windshield, a treatment really smooths things out.
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reharvey |
Jun 21 2012, 12:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 573 Joined: 16-July 08 From: N. E. Ohio Member No.: 9,308 Region Association: North East States |
I used a piece of thin carboard between the seal and glass for about a week. Worked fine afterwards. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
Mikey914 |
Jun 22 2012, 12:00 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
I use Aerospace 303 protectant. It has a sacrificial coating that helps to protect the rubber. I suspect it also lubricates it too.
Mark |
solex |
Jun 22 2012, 08:06 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 789 Joined: 12-January 05 From: Long Island, NY Member No.: 3,439 Region Association: North East States |
I snapped my window scrapers in using a plastic trim tool. This was much easier then sliding them in the channel
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