Sticking Windows

[Camper634]

All the windows on my van have started to stick when trying to open them.I have to run my finger round to real the seal before I can get them to open.Apart from the possibility of the rubber splitting it is a right pain to do this every day.Is there any remedies for this or do you think it is a problem with the seals themselves?Thanks in advance for any useful tips.

 

[GeriatricWanderer]

The usual recommendation is Silcone spray or baby oil.

Personally, I've only ever used the Silicone spray (from Toolstation) which seems to work well on rubber to metal/plastic contact and also good for sliding glass channels.

 

[jonandshell]

Silicon spray!

 

[Badknee]

Halfrauds do a very good one, spesh for automotive rubbers and slides.

 

[JeanLuc]

As said above - silicone spray or rub the rubbers with talcum powder.

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[Minxy]

Talcum powder ... same trick for when old car door seals used to stick.

 

[Vlad The Impaler]

You can also use lip balm ,just get the one on the stick and run it round the rubber.




Vlad

 

[Minxy]

You can also use lip balm ,just get the one on the stick and run it round the rubber.




Vlad

Using your own or the wife's????

 

[Sandancers]

PTFE spray is another alternative.

 

[RandallC]

If you have Mr sheen or similar (silicon based polish) it will work just as well.

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[Vlad The Impaler]

Using your own or the wife's????

I use her stuff quite a lot ,when she's not in of course !


Vlad

 

[Camper634]

Thanks all for your helpful replies.