Power window seals

[ShortBuSX]

I know this topic isnt very "detail" oriented, but I need a readily available product to lube the rubber on my power windows tracks. The windows go up rather slowly and Ive been advised to lube the tracks...now heres the detail question...What can I use to lube this without getting it all over my tinted windows? Without causing damage to the color of the tint.

Any suggestions?

 

[Schmoe]

Well, if it's actually the track mechanism for pushing the window up and down, I'd use a good all weather grease. The bottom of the window can't be seen anyway, so it wouldn't matter. If they are talking about the side tracks, I don't know. I don't know of any lube on those tracks. The ones I'm familiar with were just felt-like lined. I bet your mechanisms need some oiling. Just got to take the door panels off.

 

[Dark Jedi]

if its the tracks that the window rides in. then some white lithium grease will do the trick. if your talking about the gasket seal that seals the weather from comming in to the door then there is no lube. as it would smear all over your window.

 

[MN Driver]

I have a window that squeaks, I was wondering what things looked like inside, if things didn't look like they were meant to be wet, i'd work a tube in there.

 

[ShortBuSX]

Well its actually the rubber, all around the window, that is slowing upward movment. Its the friction against the glass.

 

[Papa Bear]

Silicone spray.
P.B.

 

[Schism]

I think you need a new motor if the friction from the rubber is slowing it, or something is loose causing it to work 'much' harder. I'd try silicone spray as suggested, but I see it as a temporary fix.

 

[Steve S]

or black magic tire spray yes on the silicon spray.

 

[ikeepmychevytoo]

it doesn't touch to the glass. There is a U clamp in the bottom which is a follower in a steel track. Inside the track, usually there is a nylon pusher which driven by the gear. Or something similar to that effect.

You neeed to be careful for the material compatibility and lubricity. Frictions should be minimal, or you'll overwork the motor...

I guess for GMs it is some sort of silicon grease, colored white to tan. On my 22 year old commuter it is still in place and slippery. I can't imagine a dirt attracting thing there, the consistency at every weather is also important. I guess silicon spray would be evaporated on sunny days within months, and some others would be like a claybar on cold weathers.