Written by Anthony Volk on May 22, 2018. Posted in Auto Glass Care Tips,
Auto Glass Repair Does your car window make a lot of noise when you roll it up? Is the glass slow or sticky as it rises? You can easily fix a squeaky or slow car window with just one product and five easy steps. There is a quick, cheap solution. All you need is the right lubricant and a rag or a roll of paper towels. Best Lubricant for Squeaky or Slow Car WindowsFor this job, it’s important to use the right product. To fix a squeaky car window, we recommend using spray silicone grease. A single can should cost about $5 at your local hardware or automotive store and has more than enough product to fix 2 to 3 windows. Avoid using any oily or petroleum-based lubricant because it will capture dirt and dust and, as it collects grime over time, the problem will get worse. The buildup will actually cause the car window to be even noisier and slower than before. Additionally, over time, these types of lubricants dry out the felt and rubber surfaces in the window tracks and may cause further damage. Dry moly lubricants, like spray silicone grease, bond instantly with metal surfaces to create a dirt-repelling shield that lubricates and defends the surface from friction and pressure. Most importantly, this type of lubricant is safe for use on metals and the other materials of automotive components found inside the door. 5 Steps to Fix a Squeaky or Slow Car Window
Keep a rag handy to clean up any excess lubricant spray on the outside of the window seal, door frame or body of the car. You want to avoid getting the silicone grease into the bottom horizontal part of the window frame because this will cause the glass to be streaky and could make cleanup more difficult. Clean UpIt’s easy to clean up after this process. You should wait at least a few hours, giving the lubricant time to dry completely. First, use paper towels or a rag to wipe all around the rubber seal of the car window and anywhere else you see leftover silicone lubricant. Then, place your index finger into the rag and use it to clean the bottom horizontal part of the window frame. With your finger press down into the seal as far as possible. Finally, clean the glass with a basic glass cleaner and paper towel. Expert Assistance for All Your Car Window ProblemsFor all types of car glass repair and replacement, call Anthony Volk Glass. Our skilled technicians will identify the problem and get your car back on the road as soon as possible. Contact us today to learn more about our services at (610) 436-9727 or fill out our online quote request. Tags: auto glass, auto glass care, door glass, glass care, Vehicle care Anthony VolkAnthony Volk is a third generation auto glass installer born and raised in West Chester, PA. With over 20 years of personal auto glass experience he and his team will bring that experience to you. There is perhaps nothing worse than a squeaky car window. Even the best-treated window can occasionally become sticky and squeaky. While these windows technically continue to work, they can often be heard from across the parking lot. Luckily, you don’t really have to do much to fix these squeaky windows. With the right know-how, you can easily overcome what others have failed to accomplish. Plus, these quick fixes are extremely inexpensive as well. How to Fix a Squeaky Car Window (6 Steps)1. Get a Window-Safe Lubricant If the window is squeaky, then it needs to be lubricated. There are quite a few lubricants that will do the job, but many of the ones that work are terribly inexpensive. Purchasing one of these lubricants should be your first step. We recommend purchasing a silicone grease spray, which is safe for most windows. One can be enough to fix a couple of windows. If you’re fixing a whole set of windows, you’ll need more than a single can. You should avoid oily lubricants, as these can trap dirt and debris, causing more of a problem over time than you originally started with. Plus, these lubricants tend to dry out on the rubber surfaces that the window interacts with, which can make the window squeaky again rather quickly. 2. Open the Window CompletelyThen, spray the lubricant inside the seal on both sides of the window. You can’t really use too much lubricant, so be sure to spray it liberally. Some excess spray will drip into the seal. This is fine. While you don’t want to drown the seal in lubricant, a little bit is not going to help you. Instead, you do have to use quite a bit. Be sure that the lubricant is distributed around the rubber seal on all sides. Ignore it if it starts dripping, as the lubricant you purchased should be car-safe. 3. Clean the Excess LubricantIf you sprayed liberally enough, there will likely be at least a little excess lubricant around the window. Your next job is to clean up that excess with a towel. Because it is oil, it can be quite hard to clean up. However, you don’t have to completely remove it from the car. Instead, just wipe up as much of the extra oil as you can. 4. Roll Up the WindowNow that the window has been sitting for a few minutes while you’ve cleaned, it’s time to roll it up and test it out. You should make the window go up and down at least two times to ensure that the oil is completely covering the surface. The squeaky sound should be improved after a few minutes. 5. Add More OilIf the situation hasn’t improved, then you should add more oil. Simply spray the lubricant on the window again just like you did the first time, clean up the excess, and then roll the window up and down again. Eventually, you’ll have enough lubricant to stop the squeaking altogether. If this method doesn’t stop the squeaking after a few tries, then there is something else going on with your car. Sometimes, the inner mechanisms of the window can be broken, which can make a squeaking noise. However, this requires that you take the car to a mechanic, as pinpointing the exact problem and fixing it can be nearly impossible. 6. Clean ThoroughlyAfter the squeaking has stopped, you’ll need to clean the car thoroughly. We know that you already cleaned up the excess earlier, but the act of moving the window up and down can spread more lubricant around. Excess lubricant can cause your car’s paint to streak and potentially mess up. Therefore, you should wipe it off with a clean towel thoroughly. Once your window is fixed, you should carefully wipe up the rubber seal around the car window as well. This excess lubricant is messy and can attract dirt. Next, you’ll want to clean the windows themselves with a traditional glass cleaner to remove smears and other debris, which the window probably picked up in the process.
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