Tmirk

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So my driver side window has started to squeak. I had tint put on the third day I had it. No problems until last week. I noticed when I roll the window down, the driver side squeaks. A residue is also left on the inside of the window. I notice that the inner rubber/felt seal is a little deformed compared to the passenger side.

It does not squeak when going up, and it also does not squeak if I put some pressure on it (with my microfiber of course.

Now I just made an appointment via my sales guy because they have to reinstall clear bra on the lower bumper/driver side mirror. Of course the comment I get back was "well its probably the tint."

Knowing they would say that called BS right away and said look, the 3 other windows don't do it, however i may be outta luck on this one, since the window was modified. So I may have an issue with the tint place after this. Of course its too bad this started 4 weeks after I had the tint done, I guess I'd better get ready to get my wallet out on this one.

RshaoKh

No tint here but my driverside window does squeak and leave a residue when I roll them back up... I think that residue is dirt collecting where the window and car meet and as you slide the window up the dirt gets smeared onto the window...

Tmirk

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There should be no dirt on the inside windows as it is, as I clean my windows every couple days. I'll see if I can somehow clean the rubber/felt to see if that helps. I have a couple of fine brushes that should work. I'll give that a try and see if it will solve the problem.

Just odd that I can actually see the deformation in the rubber seal. It is not over the whole window that residue is left on. Only a portion towards the rear of the car about 8 inches wide.

I feel like a dork rolling down the windows with my micro mini duster pressed against the window LOL!!!

PhilipMSPT

iTrader: (5)

Check the other windows. Tinters use a heat gun and may have warped your rubber lining. That can cause the rubber to become wavy and brittle, creating the creaking sound.

iceman1117

How long did you wait before putting your window down?

Tmirk

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I waited about 5 days till I put down any of the windows. More than enough time.

All of the other windows appear fine, no visible distortion or squeaks.

duckduck

I have the same exact problem, except it's both my front windows (tinted). I can't figure what's causing that residue. I always clean it off with some water/towel. But everytime I roll it back down and up, the residue comes back. Any suggestions? (maybe if I keep it rolling it up and down the residue will disappear?)

EBMCS03

Oh crap I should try openning my winds then... I never roll down my windows so i never checked since i got them tinted... I guess its time to check...

Tmirk

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I'm also noticing that as my window goes up, it slows down once it gets in contact with where it is rubbing.

I've lessened the squeak, by pinching the rubber/felt seal however the same amount of residue is left. It almost looks like that seal is not properly seated?

I'll keep playing with it as time permits to see if maybe i can get a screwdriver to press that seal in anymore than it is right now.

KennyG350

I got my IS350 tinted last Friday. I just went and checked all my windows. No squeaking here.

duckduck

hmm...I wonder what would happen if I brought it into the dealer to see if they can clean/fix it up. Of course, I would prefer to fix it up myself, but it's frustrating me..

onihc

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i figured out this problem. i went back to my tint shop to redo my tint. we discovered that part of the rubber below the window trim is stuck facing down. it is only the back third of the front window. ask your tinter to pull the rubber back out. this will solve the squeaky issue. if you leave the rubber "pinched" long enough, it will scratch up the tint.

for those that had their door panels removed, this will not be a problem for you.

hope this helps.

Bichon

If the tint shop damaged it, the tint shop should fix it. Or at least pay Lexus to fix it.

Lexus and their dealers aren't going to be very "mod friendly" if owners demand that the factory warranty cover damage caused by their mods.

Tmirk

iTrader: (3)

Awesome!!!! I just went out and sawwhere that rubber piece is folded over. unfortunately I can't get my finger to get it pulled out, but should be something I can do later tonight!

onihc

iTrader: (1)

take it to your tinter. they have better tools, and you don't want to scratch your tint by accident.