Tight window felt

[turbotim2]

I installed new window felt and the ones at the bottom of the window are really tight. Window cranked up and down pretty well before installing them. I adjusted the tracks the best I could. Any other thoughts?

 

[DirtDonk]

Was going to ask if you had adjusted them differently, but you answered that already.
I know they’re very rigid, but what about spreading it out a little bit?

 

[turbotim2]

I am not sure that I can spread the door opening any if that is what you mean?

 

[DirtDonk]

Not the door opening. The actual channel itself where it's tight. That stuff is very tough, but if it's too closed up it just has to be widened a bit.
When you were adjusting the lower sections did you leave the bolts loose and run the window down? This can let the channel float into it's natural position where you can then lock it down.

I wonder if it's also a tight spot in the regulator doubling up with a new tighter channel.

Paul

 

[turbotim2]

Ok, it worked well through the channels before I installed the "anti-rattle" pieces along the window opening in the door.

 

[Slowleak]

I used some dry silicone spray lube on mine when I installed them. They seemed a little tight, not as much as yours, but it did help. That was two years ago and they work great now.

 

[turbotim2]

I used some dry silicone spray lube on mine when I installed them. They seemed a little tight, not as much as yours, but it did help. That was two years ago and they work great now.

Hey Slowleak,
Where did you get the dry silicone spray lube? Also, did you spray it all over the glass or just on the felts? Thanks!!

 

[Slowleak]

Hey Slowleak,
Where did you get the dry silicone spray lube? Also, did you spray it all over the glass or just on the felts? Thanks!!

It’s been a few years but I am pretty sure it was this stuff. I just sprayed it on the felts and on the door seals. You can find dry lube sprays at almost any hardware or auto store. Some leave a white powder so be careful. DuPont also works well. It’s not labeled as “dry” but it leaves no residue and is clear.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PJED72/?tag=cbama-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RGZHFA/?tag=cbama-20

 

[turbotim2]

It’s been a few years but I am pretty sure it was this stuff. I just sprayed it on the felts and on the door seals. You can find dry lube sprays at almost any hardware or auto store. Some leave a white powder so be careful. DuPont also works well. It’s not labeled as “dry” but it leaves no residue and is clear.

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OK, thanks! I had never seen/noticed dry silicone before.

 

[turbotim2]

I used some dry silicone spray lube on mine when I installed them. They seemed a little tight, not as much as yours, but it did help. That was two years ago and they work great now.

This worked well! Thanks for the tip!