Window Catching On Rubber

[joeyta22]

Hey guys,

Having a problem with the drivers side window catching the top right part of the window rubber when wound up.

When i bought the car, the window had quite a few visible scratches vertically along the window. After replacing the window with another one for a roadworthy, i was messing around with the upper adjustments and figured out the scratches are from adjusting the window out too far, so it obviously had the same problem previously.

If sitting in the drivers seat and looking right at the window, the top right part of the glass (closest to B pillar) is snagging on the top corner of the rubber running along the side of the window. It still closes but it buckles the rubber and it will eventually wear it out.

For the time being ive resorted to using a bit of vasoline on the rubber to help the window glide along it instead of snagging it, but it doesnt last long.

Anyone else had this problem? Do i need a new window rubber? (still looks to be in good condition)

[GTRsean]

Window might need more adjustment, put a new bit of felt on the bracket that touches the window to avoid scratches.

Use graphite powder, or silicone spray on the rubber so that glass glides on the rubber seal (lasts longer than vas).

[joeyta22]

Not sure how much more adjustment i would be able to get out of it, when i wound it out almost max i could see that it had just started to scratch the surface of the window and was stil catching on the rubber.

Thanks for the ideas, will give them a shot.

Edited August 24, 2011 by joeyta22