Well last week my passenger side window crapped out. While I was searching for an install guide (thanx shoebox ) I noticed someone mentioned that dielectric grease can be used on the weatherstripping to "condition it."

Our windows our not flat, and I noticed that my window slowed the most midway up. Right at the most curved part of the window, where the contact with the weatherstripping is greatest. So I took some grease and put it on the inside of the weatherstripping (the part touching the window). The grease rubs in and doesn't leave smear marks on the window, (don't put too much) and the window rolls up faster. This trick would probably only work on cars with dried weatherstripping.

I did this on my drivers side window as well, and noticed the same effect. I did not replace the drivers side, so the increase in speed must be from the grease.

 

Sounds like a cool idea to me. My friends always say that I would have a cool car but my windows dont roll down fast enough.

 

sounds like a good idea, even though my windows are never rolled up

 

must be nice living in Cali, weather sucks in Wiconsin

 

Its not so nice when it is 110 out and I'm changing a window motor in my driveway

I came for the cheese

 

Speaking of Window Motors, my Drivers side just went out about 5 minutes ago,
I tried rolling it up in the garage, and then it stopped, so i tried again, NOTHING, well I kept tring and finally a few inches at a time, it got up all the way.
So ya i don't trust it to roll down again
ANy tips to cheking to see if the motor is shot, Seriously my window has ALWAYS rolled up FAST, and even this morning it did it flawless
so what can I do to fix it??
Is there a chance there could be a short,
right before This happend my friend accedently slammed my door pretty hard..........Is there a chance something isjust barely being shorted out?
Well if anyone has any pictured fix it guids to taking my door panels off, I would REALLY appericate it!
THanks!

my email is z28landon@hotmail.com

 

Sweet, I'll try it next week when I get back from cali.
Sounds like it should work.

 

landonsz28:

you might try replacing the drivers side switch. Does the passenger side roll up fine? from both sides? I believe the switch is pretty cheap and it is easy to replace.

 

I'm glad you've found the missing hp.
I've gotta try that trick on mine too.

 

I can't imagine it not leaving a streak though, are you sure about that?

 

whats dielevtric grease and where does it live?

 

You probably read my post about the dielectric grease... i read it in one post I can't remember but it turned out to work VERY good. My windows rolled up especially slow since I have tint, and the tint rubs on the weatherstripping. Now it's great, it's like I actually have real windows (before they were just "fake" because I could roll it up faster if I had non power windows).

Just don't put too much. I put it on a paper towel and then kinda just rubbed it in. No more resistance

EDIT: Dielectric grease is usually meant to be used on spark plugs to make a good connection with the wire that won't corrode over time. Apparently it's recommended by GM to condition the weatherstripping and even if it isn't, **** it, it works.

 

Where do I get the Dielectric grease and are you sure it won't fk up the tint?

 

Any auto parts store will have it!

 

You are just getting the benefits of the silicone in the grease. Probably any silicone will have the same effect.