Instructions For The "JMcRaney Wind Noise Fix"
#31
I believe that your service adviser hold the keys to what gets done. My friend has an 07 who uses another service department was told they don't know what he's talking about and blew him off. I have an 08 that has had both front window seals replaced and the front windshield had deflectors added as well (under warranty). It helped considerably but I swear i have some days that are better than others. I can't tell if it is temperature related yet, but do notice cross winds. I also believe that since the cabin is so isolated from road noise it make the wind noise more noticeable. I need to seal up the triangles but haven't got around to it.
Bottom line is dont let your service advisor to dictate your solution
Bottom line is dont let your service advisor to dictate your solution
#32
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I am at 52K, but had a complaint on the books at 48K that wasn't thoroughly checked out..after doing more research onthis thread, I went back and assume I got a goodwill situation. All my TSIB wind noise repairs including new lamisafe windows were N/C $0.00
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I had it done at Thousand Oaks Lexus. They put black plastic pieces around the front windshield. Some folks find it unsightly but I didn't find it too bad. Wind noise or any rattles drive me crazy. I was worried about rattles after they worked on it but I figured I could bring it back if they developed. I'm fortunate because the dealership is fairly close.
As others have mentioned you need to know what to ask for and don't assume they know what to fix to apply.
As others have mentioned you need to know what to ask for and don't assume they know what to fix to apply.
#34
I had it done at Thousand Oaks Lexus. They put black plastic pieces around the front windshield. Some folks find it unsightly but I didn't find it too bad. Wind noise or any rattles drive me crazy. I was worried about rattles after they worked on it but I figured I could bring it back if they developed. I'm fortunate because the dealership is fairly close.
As others have mentioned you need to know what to ask for and don't assume they know what to fix to apply.
As others have mentioned you need to know what to ask for and don't assume they know what to fix to apply.
#35
I'm having trouble finding the exact sealant jmcraney used.
I've checked the home improvement and hardware stores around me.
I found a small tube of this stuff at Walmart tonight.
Premium Waterproof Silicone Window/Door/Attic/Basement 3 Hr. Rain Ready Sun/Freeze Proof
it's got a Stock GE No. as GE500
anybody have any reason why this wouldn't work as good as the one listed by jmcraney?
I've checked the home improvement and hardware stores around me.
I found a small tube of this stuff at Walmart tonight.
Premium Waterproof Silicone Window/Door/Attic/Basement 3 Hr. Rain Ready Sun/Freeze Proof
it's got a Stock GE No. as GE500
anybody have any reason why this wouldn't work as good as the one listed by jmcraney?
#36
Lead Lap
I made sure I got the adhesive silicone..some silicone doesn't have adhesive properties I think. I went with the black silicone permatex or something like that from autozone.storng as hell and looks better than the clear stuff to help blend in better
#38
yeah now that i think about it the one i got isn't really a glue, but a sealant... so it might not have much adhesive.
i think marky mark is right... they may have changed the packaging on the stuff we need. i'll see if i can find his suggestion.
thanks.
#40
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The manufacturer changed the packaging about 18 months ago for the sealant that I recommended. The stock number is still "GE280."
I thought interest in this would have faded away long ago but since it seems to still be active, so I have revised the picture to show the current packaging.
Lots of other products will probably work good too. I am remain confident that the GE280 is a very good solution.
The Permatex product has good characteristics too except it is much harder to get off if you have to remove the trim for some reason.
I thought interest in this would have faded away long ago but since it seems to still be active, so I have revised the picture to show the current packaging.
Lots of other products will probably work good too. I am remain confident that the GE280 is a very good solution.
The Permatex product has good characteristics too except it is much harder to get off if you have to remove the trim for some reason.
Last edited by jmcraney; 05-15-11 at 02:12 PM.
#42
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Thread Starter
The DIY fix is not for everyone - some people don't do those sorts of thing. But you should try to get it done as the payoff relative to the cost/effort is very big. It substantially increases the pleasure of driving and ownership.
#43
Lexus Test Driver
That's amazing.. So if I were to bring the car to my dealership, they'd say something like "it's a characteristic of the car" and send me on my way? Really amazing... I'm sure I can accomplish the task - I just don't like the sounds of leaving it apart for several days (or a week? I forget) to determine if I patched it up right before I put the black piece back on...
#44
I didn't leave it apart for a week....put the metal pieces on Saturday afternoon, let it sit overnight. Took it out for a drive on the freeway Sun morning to make sure it didn't sound any worse than before. Put the black trim pieces back on Sunday and let it dry overnight again.
I'm not a big DIY person and it took me maybe 30-40 minutes for each side and I was VERY meticulous to make it look perfect. You would never know by looking at it that anything was done.
A couple tips....I used Jeff's recommendation of using a sharpened paint stirrer to get the black trim pieces off. Just slide it under the trim piece and keep sliding it around loosening the glue until the thing comes off. If you try to get it off with your fingers you might break it. Although they are pretty sturdy.
ALso if you get any silicone glue on the paint, you can use Goo Gone to get it off, it will take the glue right off and not harm the paint. At least that's what I used.
I'm not a big DIY person and it took me maybe 30-40 minutes for each side and I was VERY meticulous to make it look perfect. You would never know by looking at it that anything was done.
A couple tips....I used Jeff's recommendation of using a sharpened paint stirrer to get the black trim pieces off. Just slide it under the trim piece and keep sliding it around loosening the glue until the thing comes off. If you try to get it off with your fingers you might break it. Although they are pretty sturdy.
ALso if you get any silicone glue on the paint, you can use Goo Gone to get it off, it will take the glue right off and not harm the paint. At least that's what I used.