I need something to dress my door seals with - Page 3

SHICKS · 05-20-08, 07:54

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Originally Posted by StealthMode

Ironically, it sounds like it is coming from my door lock area, but if I dress the upper seals it goes away until it dries up.

Yea, when the windows are rolled up, they put pressure on the seal causing it to sound like a rattle.

Steve

Accumulator · 05-20-08, 09:42

A lot of the products being mentioned sound...uhm..."dirty" to me

If not the grease/etc. itself, I'd still worry about dirt-attraction.

BigJimZ28- I for one *do* appreicate how well that stuff must work on your t-tops

That *is* very impressive

sal329- Yeah, rumor had it that the BMW gummi stick *was* relabeled 1Z but I dunno for sure. I guess it coulda just as easily been the Wurth stuff, but I bet it was *one* of those.

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Originally Posted by StealthMode

..How long does the 1z stuff last typically?

Probably not long enough for your situation, which sounds pretty extreme

Also, it's probably too "light" a product for this one. Guess my suggestion wasn't very good this time.

bpfoley · 05-20-08, 11:57

I have this same exact issue on my 02 Jetta. It drives me absolutely insane. I tried everything from bending the upper door frame with the window down, using all sorts of rubber "moisturizers" and they only last a month or so. I did gain some ground when I completely removed the rain tray moulding that the doors rest against and clean them with Isopropyl alcohol and a MF vigorously. I cleaned off much oxidation and I then let them dry. I worked in Armor All afterward so it was not greasy or slimy to the touch. I am going two months now, but I do still notice some noise in the cold morning commute. In winter the noise drives me batty. I am very close to replacing the rubber moulding and/or taking the car to a body shop for door alignment.

mose · 05-20-08, 11:59

I have always used DG TMD and haven't had any problems with it....just my two cents!

Jesstzn · 05-20-08, 12:14

GM Makes a silicone emulsion just for that .. bout $5 a bottle .. thats the only thing I found that lasts and works .. its made specifically for that and once applied and rubbed in it also looks good ..

It solved the same issue your having .. I had it on my 03 Passat.

StealthMode · 05-20-08, 05:00

Hmmmm.....I just bought some Syl-Glyde and put it on my upper seal, and what do you know, it didn't go away! I am at my whits end here now... I even smeared some on the edge of the door where I noticed some rubbing, still nothing! So I am off to tear my door panel apart again an hunt this ****er down. Why is it only my passenger front door??? I am thinking after 3 years this is a lost cause.....

StealthMode · 05-20-08, 05:01

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Originally Posted by Jesstzn

GM Makes a silicone emulsion just for that .. bout $5 a bottle .. thats the only thing I found that lasts and works .. its made specifically for that and once applied and rubbed in it also looks good ..

It solved the same issue your having .. I had it on my 03 Passat.

I might buy some of this just for the hell of it.

StealthMode · 05-20-08, 05:38

Found the source of all my pain, it was the freakin door latch!!!!! Apparently it was dried up, so I sprayed some silicone lube/protectant in there and no more creaks, no more rattles, silence! So now that, plus all my other rattle proofing in that door, I should be set! Sorry this turned into a find my rattle issue, but now I have lots of advice on how to keep my door seals nice and fresh. Thanks for the help guys. Just wait, this time tomorrow I will be back complaining that it's still rattling/creaking... Happened 5 times since last week.