Sqeaky Astra window driving me nuts!!!

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Wed 28 Jun 2006 10:53
Sqeaky Astra window driving me nuts!!! - 3T
Hi All

Any suggestions appreciated.
The drivers window on my astra is driving me nuts. It is sqeaking like mad.
How should this be lubricated?
I have used WD and spray grease on previous cars- this is an Astra coupe which has pillarless doors. For this reason I am a little reluctant to throw just anything at it as if I degrade the seal I will be getting wet when summer ends!

thanks guys
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Wed 28 Jun 2006 12:16
Sqeaky Astra window driving me nuts!!! - Victorbox
You could try Halfords Rubber & Nylon lubricant - yellow spray can.
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Wed 28 Jun 2006 13:31
Sqeaky Astra window driving me nuts!!! - Dynamic Dave
Or alternately give both sides of the glass a regular polishing with the same stuff you use on the paintwork.
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Wed 28 Jun 2006 14:54
Sqeaky Astra window driving me nuts!!! - 3T
thanks for both replies, will try polish first as thats free!
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Wed 28 Jun 2006 15:59
Sqeaky Astra window driving me nuts!!! - Victorbox
Doesn't car polish leave white marks on the rubber like it does on plastic & doesn't it contain solvents that might not agree with the rubber over time?
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Wed 28 Jun 2006 20:31
Sqeaky Astra window driving me nuts!!! - Dynamic Dave
Doesn't car polish leave white marks on the rubber ....


Probably, but I did say apply it to the glass.
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Wed 28 Jun 2006 21:32
Sqeaky Astra window driving me nuts!!! - wemyss
Not sure about using polish even on a side window Dave. I believe polishes contain silicone and I once read that there is no known method of removing this from glass.
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Thu 29 Jun 2006 01:15
Sqeaky Astra window driving me nuts!!! - Dynamic Dave
Never had a problem with polishing / waxing (delete as appropriate) the side windows on any of my cars, both past and present. The only window I don't do of course is the windscreen.

I even do the mirrors. Helps keep them cleaner longer as any dirt / dust doesn't stick to them, and when it rains, the water just sheets off.
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