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LS460 window does not close up properly

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Old 09-24-16, 11:57 AM
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Default LS460 window does not close up properly

the black weather stripe is still good. Any idea?



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Pretty sure that a thorough cleaning and then coating with silicone grease in the rubber/tracks will allow the window to seat properly. This has been discussed quite a bit in previous threads, so a little search should bring up the different products that did the trick.

As far as I know, these are recommended:

https://www.amazon.com/3M-08946-Clea.../dp/B005RNEH5O

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Honda.../dp/B00GD49GTS

Although not silicone based, I have used this stuff with great success:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T44D1R2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My driver's side window would creak constantly and I couldn't close the window all the way without rubbing issues. Coated all the rubber with 303 and it's dead quite now. Also silenced my sunroof when I coated the rubber surround. Hope this helps!

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I agree that silicone lubricant should help. I use Motorcraft spray silicone specifically made for window and door seals.Works very well.
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So just apply the Silicone Grease inside the black weather strip?
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The dealer said the weather strip is deformed a little bit. They said it will cost several hundred $ to install a new one. We use finger to make strip more open when the window is closing. Now the strip stay in the right form and I will keep the strip stay that way for a week.
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If that doesn't work out for you, an alternative is go to a good auto body place. I bet they could replace that at half the cost.
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Yes. That is what dealer said. It is much cheaper to fix it in body shop
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Got it fixed. Body shop take the door apart and find the leveling is loose. That is why the glass is not in its right place and tilted a tiny bit. No weather strip needs to be replaced.

I think that is part of my fault, In the summer, sap of elm trees drop on the windows. If you don't clean up for a couple of days, it is sticky and create more friction when windows are up and down. .
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got my car back from 2 windows replaced and door painted.. yup heading for the 50 year old colonoscopy and had chicken broth in a bag, car got 2 windows smashed.
car looks like new dealer did great work
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this is the side that was painted, and while in shop got the front bumper re sprayed,
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after doing my first ceramic coating back in February, I stepped up to Cquartz Uk 3.0 instead of Cquartz Lite

amazing results, these products are both great, uk 3.0 adds an add 30% of sio2 to 70 percent vs lite....

best part is how easy to clean the car has become



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sorry posted in wrong page
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Originally Posted by eclipse641
What finish is on those wheels?!
Looks great!
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