window creak fix!
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Northern VA
Yes, the noise is from the wide black part on top of the door (the piece that's like 1" wide and smooth). Wipe off any dust that creeps over the outer lip. I used a foam paint brush and liberally swabbed the black piece w/ the Sonus plastic/seal conditioner, let it absorb for a few minutes, then wiped off the excess. Make sure to wipe off any dirt/residues where the door contacts the body. The longest I've gotten out of the Sonus is about 4 months, the minimum was 2 months. At either rate, I figure I'll wash the car within that period, so I apply it then.
Pole Position
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i have used dielectric grease for over 30 years on all my seals.apply as thin as possible and you will have no noise and will shut out most wind noise and water on all your vehicles.
Last edited by jimbosr1; Sep 22, 2010 at 01:01 PM.
Lexus Test Driver
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Does the dielectric grease dry or remain wet or tacky? My only concern is that this would attract and hold dirt particles. If it completely dries, sounds okay...
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Instructor
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Sorry to open this thread again, but Caddy, Where are were the felt pads installed exactly? I used 303 on all my seals and I only got about 3 weeks of quiet out of my car. Not sure why the 303 does not get the job done. Maybe there is a real difference between this and the sonus? Maybe I will to try the sonus, or some chain lube/garage door lube like I have seen other boards mention.
Pit Crew
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Sorry to open this thread again, but Caddy, Where are were the felt pads installed exactly? I used 303 on all my seals and I only got about 3 weeks of quiet out of my car. Not sure why the 303 does not get the job done. Maybe there is a real difference between this and the sonus? Maybe I will to try the sonus, or some chain lube/garage door lube like I have seen other boards mention.
Mine do the same thing. I have cracked the windows with some success. I has some silicone spray I was going to try that. If that doesn't do it, then I will buy some of the Sonus.
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Lead Lap
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The pads were located at the top of the channel and they fell out after a few weeks. (Useless) I ended up buying some of the Shin Etsu (silicone) grease from the Honda dealer and it worked great. I reapplied it once after a couple months. THE KEY IS TO APPLY THE GREASE TO THE WIIIDE FLAT RUBBER SEAL AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR, not just the smaller seals that stick up.
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Honda dealers sell a product called Shin-Etsu grease specifically for this purpose. It has worked well for me lasting about 6 months on my wifes Accord and the LS.. I clean the area throughly and use a very small amount on a microfiber cloth. Runs about $12 to $14 but it is a little obscure. My local dealer had to order it, it only takes a few days.
Pole Position
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From: TN
Honda dealers sell a product called Shin-Etsu grease specifically for this purpose. It has worked well for me lasting about 6 months on my wifes Accord and the LS.. I clean the area throughly and use a very small amount on a microfiber cloth. Runs about $12 to $14 but it is a little obscure. My local dealer had to order it, it only takes a few days.
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Got My Shin Etsu Grease....WOO HOO!
Will put it on asap. Funny read on how I just received it can be viewed here 
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...ml#post6746434
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...ml#post6746434
Pole Position
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From: NYC
http://www.handa-accessories.com/elementmaint.html
I am a honda owner and i order stuff from here. Just scroll through the page here and you can find the shin-etsu grease here
I am a honda owner and i order stuff from here. Just scroll through the page here and you can find the shin-etsu grease here