Window Rattles

[jazzoniq]

I recently took my car to my local dealer with various issues. The one major concern for me was the rattling sound coming from the windows when fully raised into the rubber seals. It is more noticable on uneven road surfaces. The dealer confirmed this as the route of the noise, but felt replacing the rubber seals would not cure the problem. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Any Advice

[KenL]

Yes, just buy some Gummipflege rubber treatment from the dealer at about £3. Apply every month or so and no more chattering from the windows.

[rburna]

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original)

Yes, just buy some Gummipflege rubber treatment from the dealer at about £3. Apply every month or so and no more chattering from the windows.

does this product leave any residue on the windows? and do u kno if there is an equivalent product like this state side?

i find the squeak to be pretty annoying... and it even gets louder after cleaning the car, which really sucks...

[KenL]

Quote: Originally Posted by rburna (original)

does this product leave any residue on the windows? and do u kno if there is an equivalent product like this state side?
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Residue - not if you allow it to dry and don't apply too much.

I suggest you ask your dealer or maybe post on the north American mini forum to check for availability in the USA.

[jazzoniq]

I tried the recommendation of the rubber care. It cures the problem. Also treated The Girlfriends MIni whhich also had this same problem. This still has rattle, I think this is another problem here. Shame BMW use poor quality components when building these cars. Exterior - Great, Engine - Great, interior - absolute shambles.

[KenL]

Quote: Originally Posted by jazzoniq (original)

I tried the recommendation of the rubber care. It cures the problem. Also treated The Girlfriends MIni whhich also had this same problem. This still has rattle, I think this is another problem here. Shame BMW use poor quality components when building these cars. Exterior - Great, Engine - Great, interior - absolute shambles.

I wouldn't go that far

[jords]

I had the same problem with the windows. I have taken it to the dealers 3 times for the squeaky windows issue when they are fully up. Each time they smear some lubricant on the windows it left greasy marks on the edges of the windows and only seemed to cure the problem for a week, and then it would be back.

So I decided to try something else. I had a look at what I had in the garage and came across some dry chain oil for bicycles which contains teflon. I thought what the hell and lightly applied it to the seal around the door and window. It didin't leave any greasy marks, but left more of a sheen on the rubber. Hey presto! No more squeaking windows. It's now been three weeks since I did it. Doesn't leave any mess on the windows either.

[KenL]

It might be helpful to post the brand name for this product, there are so many types of bike lubricant available.

This might be a good option for those who can't get the recommended Gummi-pflege stuff.

[jords]

Sorry, yes, that would be helpful wouldn't it

Its called Dry Teflon Lube and is made by Finish Line. Any good bike shop should sell it, or something very similar.

[KenL]

Quote: Originally Posted by jords (original)

Sorry, yes, that would be helpful wouldn't it

Its called Dry Teflon Lube and is made by Finish Line. Any good bike shop should sell it, or something very similar.

That make is certainly available in the UK, I might even have some.

I would expect the BMW product (which also does the job) might be even cheaper.

[jords]

I agree, this will not be a cheap stuff. But then, BMW should, in my opinion, offer a more permanent solution to the window squeaks and rattles. I think it is completely absurd that we spend that kind of money on a 'quality car' and then 12 months down the line we are having to spread grease on the window seals every 2 weeks.

Surely the permanent fix is for BMW to replace the seals?

I wonder if the first gen MINI's have this problem? If not, then it is clearly a design flaw on the second gen MINI.

[KenL]

I agree Jords, shouldn't really have to.

I put the gummipflege on mine every 4-6 weeks. Not bothered as it takes seconds. I spend a lot more time washing the car.