Tips like this are brilliant, they can be done on a Sunday morning when you are doing other little tips and tricks to your vehicle to make life easier. Thanks Rich.
100% correct fix for this problem. The silicone spray lubricates the rubber window seal. I am in the autobody business and we use this all the time. Over time the rubber seal dries up and this restores it to like new condition.
i have a issue with a 05 gmc sierra passenger window , it goes down and up fine but when going up it makes a squeeking noise from the window seal , not the side tracks but the rubber that your arm would rest on, i have tryed to clean it and put lube on it and it has helped but do you have any recommendations? Im wondering if you can replace them?
When you sprayed at the bottom of the track in the door and said "let it flow down" - was truly a Eureka moment... I've taken door panels off, I ought to know this already but - only now do I realize THE TRACK GOES DOWN INSIDE THE DOOR and is the exact same material as the rest of the track... the light bulb finally went off for me - thanks for that.
As an IT guy, I can tell you that doing this did NOT speed up Windows. Now my 24" G-Sync monitor has silicone all over it! Your eye looks like it healed up well too, awesome! I need to go do this on my 2002 BMW. God I cannot wait to sell it!
2013 ford escape. Driver side just started going up slow now that it's cold here in Illinois. Went up a bit quicker when the car was warmed up. Did what you said with regular lube spray and it worked! Thought I was going to have to take window apart or take to dealer. Thanks sooooo much!
Yes, those felt runners and the guides get dry over time and weather. We use the CRC HD Silicone Spray on those and it keep them soft and supple so they give as the window goes through them vs. the stiff and hard felt that will bind. Sadly, the felt materials used today just don't last as long as they used to. The silicone spray works well with all weatherstriping and seals etc. Even around ignition wires and electrical connections, it helps keep moisture away while preserving the plastics and flexible materials. Vacuum hoses etc benefit from it just the same.
I always sprayed the silicone on my own car doors, for decades, from the first time I read you ought to do it. My dad had an old Dodge Mirada though, he never bothered doing that. The result was predictable, after 20 years they crumble like crepe paper. Ever tried replacing weather-stripping/door seals?? UGH it's the worst job I can think of almost... just one try at that, and I never forgot to treat the seals ever again -
Another nice tip for simple periodic maintenance. I use silicone spray annually on all of my window glide channels as well as on the doors & trunk lid weather stripping seals.
The problem is the tint film on the windows. As an old technician and after hundreds of window motor, window regulator replacements I can assure you that 8 out of 10 of the vehicles with failed or poorly performing window mechanisms had tinted windows. This lube trick will only work for a few days. Get the tint off and clean off all of the glue and I would be willing to bet the slow movement of the glass will magically disappear.
@@OneWildTurkey The problem is that the friction is increased for the bottom seal at the top edge of the door panel all the way across the glass as the glass goes up and is usually even worse when going down. The friction of the windows movement has increased because none of the tint films have a lower friction component than the bare window glass does by itself. Yes, you can cut the seal back so as not to rub, but then there is a problem of wind noise and drafts created. There is no way that I have ever found that completely gets rid of the increased friction when using a plastic window film liner. This is based on 40+ years of car experience. P.S. Take the inside door panel off first when testing a slow moving tinted window and it will usually move at normal speed. That has been true for me in about 8 out of 10 times.
@@ajseusa1488 I've been lucky then. I've got a '96 Chrysler minivan with aftermarket window tint. The film is everywhere except on the vertical side of the glass where it rides up the channel, and it hasn't ever given us any problems, so I figured that must have made a difference.
I use the silicone spray for my storm doors at home bc they have the interchangeable screens/glass that drop down or pull up in guide channels. Works wonders in terms of minimizing resistance.
Just sprayed silicone a few weeks ago. I was already cleaning the weatherstripping so might as well spray some silicone down the window channels. Thanks for the tip on the Napa lubricant, I will get it now.
I have been using this silicone for this since the 50's we had to get it in paste form and would smear a little on the edges of the windows and door seals. after a few cycles wipe the excess off. It makes the cranking of the windows easier (I am old school) We also used it on the door seals to stop squeaking. The new sprays are easier to use
Thank you got the excellent tip!! Gonna add this to my twice a year maintenance schedule that already includes lubing all the lock mechanisms from the hood to tailgate, cleaning and lubing the spare tire cable and locks and other stuff.
Now I don't really care about the overspray though it doesn't hurt anything you just have to wipe it down when you're done I actually wanted to spray kind of a little wide it'll get two sides of the felt and it'll come out in more of a concentration form thick mass If I felt like it was a problem I would jot have done it this way...
I’ve seen plenty of window motor concerns in my dealership most are bad enough that the motors are over heating and stop working. Let them sit for a minute and they start working again. Clean and lube the seals and channels and they work perfectly fine. Learned my lesson after warranty a regulator and motor and still had the same issue.
Once again, great advice 👍 I also use syl glide along the weather strip of the doors on the car to help prevent them from freezing shut. A little goes a long way as said, too much and it will get on your clothes if you brush against it.
When replacing the door actuators on my 2000 F250 (and had the door panels off) I lubed up the window tracks inside the door as well. The windows all work like new now.
Alot of great info! I have a window that shutters. It has been cleaned in the groove, opening and siliconed it a few times. It improves, but doesn't get better. I have Sil glide, so will try that. 🙂🐶👍🏼
Had the same problem in my Ranger. Had to remove the door panel then clean and re-lube the metal slide that the window slides on. Now it seems weird that after 15 or 20 years that the window once again works right...
Can you explain and discuss/demonstrate the F150 "frozen door" problem and recall/SB? My 2018 Raptor Super Cap freezes on cold days such that doors will open, but will not latch when closing. Dealer did a service for this which did not work, then the recall or service bulliten came out and they did that (or so they say), ut it did not help at all. I have to park close to my house to use a heat gun on the latch to get the damned doors to latch on cold days.
I already have videos on that if you look in my library you'll see I've already taken care of this type of stuff I have one coming in today I'm actually going to be doing the Frozen door latch recall on 18N03
@@FordBossMe I will lookfor today's version and I did watch you disassemble the door. I am wondering if my dealer did anything beyond removing the door plugs and spraying some lube in there...
I wouldn't use sil glyde for that application after while sil glyde gets sticky just use the silicone spray.i use sil glyde to lubricate the o ring on my oil filters just the same as aircraft mechanics do..
Silicone will make 20yr old windows work like they are new. Stops squeaks on the door seals as well, without degrading the rubber and foam the way petroleum sprays will. Keep up the good work! Free Tip: use it on your camper slide-outs for smoooooth operation.
I really think that my front power windows never got lubricated at the factory. My front power windows on my 22 Escape SEL were super loud and slow going up and down. The Dealer had to flood the tracks with silicone spray to get them to function normally.
I would be more concerned about the Ecotec engine blowing up before the window motor blowing up, especially on a 10 year old GMC Terrain. That things on borrowed time. Unless it has the V6 in which case it might have some more life left.
While your on lubing seals and such, may as well make a video on the Ford sunroof guide issues, (f150 related) and how to combat sticking issues and the guide breaking issues.
I lube my window guides every spring but, this spring will be different bc my new/ used van has crank windows so, I'll have clean the crank mechanism bc I could barely move the windows.
I have a 99 solara and my windows are doing this same thing makes an awful noise too I'ma give this a try idk if it will work as well because the frameless doors but I'ma definitely try it out thx for the vid
Sil-Glyde will eventually harden up enough to cause even a worst problem. I know from using it on other things. Plus, any kind of "lubricant will catch dirt and dust and exacerbate the problem.
does this product freeze during the winter? and also what is good for the door seal to keep it from freezing to the car during the winter months. We get below 0 here in Illinois
hi I have questions my truck f 150 2013 I have taken two times to the dealership and they said can not found any problem but the truck when I put on drive it goes from 1 to 2 and 5 with out moving put back on parking and drive again 1 to 2 and get stuck on 5 did you have any idea what can be thank you for your time Great videos
@@FordBossMe I really appreciate you taking the time to respond the worst thing is that is not check engine light but I have recorded a video when I was driving
I have learnt to my cost that not all rubbers tolerates silicon. Some swell and distort. It may be OK on the rubber that Ford uses, but it may not be true of all manufacturers. Be careful! On my old landcruiser I had a problem with windows binding. I was able to get the seals out without removing the glass and gave them a good scrub. There was an incredible amount of caked dust, probably bound by many years of wax and soap. When I put them back there was a big improvement, but I wasn't completely happy. So I mixed graphite with water and dripped it down between the seal and the glass. Problem solved. I do it once every few years.
I'm not worried about this and I don't know why everybody feels like they need to give me some kind of lecture like I don't do this s*** professionally every single day and I know you're just trying to help but there's a whole comment section here saying s*** similar to yours and I keep telling people the same thing the reason I use this is because I know what the f*** I'm doing
@@FordBossMe you are being oversensitive. My warning is to your viewers. There are many types of rubber used in the automotive industry and some of them absorb silicone. Someone following your advice may run into trouble. Would you like me to send you pictures of what happens when you put silicon dielectric grease on spark plug boots?
Excellent! 👍🏻 Now clean that filthy window…
Tips like this are brilliant, they can be done on a Sunday morning when you are doing other little tips and tricks to your vehicle to make life easier. Thanks Rich.
100% correct fix for this problem. The silicone spray lubricates the rubber window seal. I am in the autobody business and we use this all the time. Over time the rubber seal dries up and this restores it to like new condition.
i have a issue with a 05 gmc sierra passenger window , it goes down and up fine but when going up it makes a squeeking noise from the window seal , not the side tracks but the rubber that your arm would rest on, i have tryed to clean it and put lube on it and it has helped but do you have any recommendations? Im wondering if you can replace them?
Just keep it far away from the paint booth!
I did that on a brand new truck I bought. The seals seemed dry. It’s really amazing how fast the windows got.
When you sprayed at the bottom of the track in the door and said "let it flow down" - was truly a Eureka moment... I've taken door panels off, I ought to know this already but - only now do I realize THE TRACK GOES DOWN INSIDE THE DOOR and is the exact same material as the rest of the track... the light bulb finally went off for me - thanks for that.
Great stuff
The doofus could have used one of those red straws that comes with the spray can and would have been better
As an IT guy, I can tell you that doing this did NOT speed up Windows. Now my 24" G-Sync monitor has silicone all over it!
Your eye looks like it healed up well too, awesome! I need to go do this on my 2002 BMW. God I cannot wait to sell it!
I see your problem, did you try OLED monitor with the silicone? ;)
I'm in the South, we use bacon fat.
Do you’ins know how hard it is to hoist a hog high enough to smear its ass all around the win-dur?!
Damn right we do! In the dirty south....bacon fat in our frijoles tambien
A great lubricant and air freshener in one
😆
China use pig iron for car body too !
Also good for old wood drawers in cabinets and furniture. Be sure to tell others in the house or the drawer will be on the floor.
2013 ford escape. Driver side just started going up slow now that it's cold here in Illinois. Went up a bit quicker when the car was warmed up. Did what you said with regular lube spray and it worked! Thought I was going to have to take window apart or take to dealer. Thanks sooooo much!
Yes, those felt runners and the guides get dry over time and weather. We use the CRC HD Silicone Spray on those and it keep them soft and supple so they give as the window goes through them vs. the stiff and hard felt that will bind. Sadly, the felt materials used today just don't last as long as they used to. The silicone spray works well with all weatherstriping and seals etc. Even around ignition wires and electrical connections, it helps keep moisture away while preserving the plastics and flexible materials. Vacuum hoses etc benefit from it just the same.
I always sprayed the silicone on my own car doors, for decades, from the first time I read you ought to do it. My dad had an old Dodge Mirada though, he never bothered doing that. The result was predictable, after 20 years they crumble like crepe paper. Ever tried replacing weather-stripping/door seals?? UGH it's the worst job I can think of almost... just one try at that, and I never forgot to treat the seals ever again -
@@robertmaybeth3434 That is the main reason plus appearance when the door is open etc. Yes, some are difficult to install.
i love easy fixes .probably the most over looked spots on cars .i use silicon spray on my house windows and sliding patio doors .good job boss !
Those lubricants that you're using will attract dirt. You're better off using a dry-film lubricant, such as DuPont.
Another nice tip for simple periodic maintenance. I use silicone spray annually on all of my window glide channels as well as on the doors & trunk lid weather stripping seals.
Me too !
Just because you got straight to it I'm going to subscribe. Appreciate videos like this appreciate it.
The problem is the tint film on the windows. As an old technician and after hundreds of window motor, window regulator replacements I can assure you that 8 out of 10 of the vehicles with failed or poorly performing window mechanisms had tinted windows. This lube trick will only work for a few days. Get the tint off and clean off all of the glue and I would be willing to bet the slow movement of the glass will magically disappear.
That's why windows that were tinted properly don't have any film on the edge where the window slides up and down.
@@OneWildTurkey The problem is that the friction is increased for the bottom seal at the top edge of the door panel all the way across the glass as the glass goes up and is usually even worse when going down. The friction of the windows movement has increased because none of the tint films have a lower friction component than the bare window glass does by itself. Yes, you can cut the seal back so as not to rub, but then there is a problem of wind noise and drafts created. There is no way that I have ever found that completely gets rid of the increased friction when using a plastic window film liner. This is based on 40+ years of car experience. P.S. Take the inside door panel off first when testing a slow moving tinted window and it will usually move at normal speed. That has been true for me in about 8 out of 10 times.
@@ajseusa1488 I've been lucky then. I've got a '96 Chrysler minivan with aftermarket window tint. The film is everywhere except on the vertical side of the glass where it rides up the channel, and it hasn't ever given us any problems, so I figured that must have made a difference.
I use the silicone spray for my storm doors at home bc they have the interchangeable screens/glass that drop down or pull up in guide channels. Works wonders in terms of minimizing resistance.
Just sprayed silicone a few weeks ago. I was already cleaning the weatherstripping so might as well spray some silicone down the window channels.
Thanks for the tip on the Napa lubricant, I will get it now.
Once again Fordboss enlightens and educates! You da man, da fordboss man! Ty sir
I have been using this silicone for this since the 50's we had to get it in paste form and would smear a little on the edges of the windows and door seals. after a few cycles wipe the excess off. It makes the cranking of the windows easier (I am old school) We also used it on the door seals to stop squeaking. The new sprays are easier to use
If you’re such Old-School, you would have FIXED IT instead of applying a gd band-aid like these clowns did !
Could you use the same stuff on the door seals so they don’t stick in freezing weather?
Of course you can
I have used spray silicone (cheaper brands) and not gotten good results... I'm gonna have to try your method and see if I get better results
Great video. Thank you for showing us how to maintain our windows. That’s something I didn’t know about.
Thank you got the excellent tip!! Gonna add this to my twice a year maintenance schedule that already includes lubing all the lock mechanisms from the hood to tailgate, cleaning and lubing the spare tire cable and locks and other stuff.
Love your detailed and clear explanations and recommendations. Thank you!
Bacon grease on your windshield also keeps water off.
Makes your car smell good too. The dogs will love you!
4:55 Good ole Kentucky Jelly.
With the silicone spray if it comes with extension tube it helps direct it down the channel possibly eliminating overspray.
Now I don't really care about the overspray though it doesn't hurt anything you just have to wipe it down when you're done
I actually wanted to spray kind of a little wide it'll get two sides of the felt and it'll come out in more of a concentration form thick mass
If I felt like it was a problem I would jot have done it this way...
I’ve seen plenty of window motor concerns in my dealership most are bad enough that the motors are over heating and stop working. Let them sit for a minute and they start working again. Clean and lube the seals and channels and they work perfectly fine. Learned my lesson after warranty a regulator and motor and still had the same issue.
Once again, great advice 👍
I also use syl glide along the weather strip of the doors on the car to help prevent them from freezing shut.
A little goes a long way as said, too much and it will get on your clothes if you brush against it.
Thank you for the tip. The other thing that I have seen happen is the regulator in addition to burning up the motor also gets damaged as well
Never do the tops or the bottom where you rest your arms…for obvious reasons…sides only…you will thank me…
At my shop we always used Armor All in a spray bottle to wash out the tracks. Flushes out the debris and leaves a lot of silicon behind
Great tip and demonstration Rich, well done!!!!
When replacing the door actuators on my 2000 F250 (and had the door panels off) I lubed up the window tracks inside the door as well. The windows all work like new now.
Beautiful job
I wound up shooting some of WD40 brand Silicone spray into my slow window and it sped it way up.
After while that would dry out.
What then? 😮
Great fix, I use a silicone spray.
Alot of great info! I have a window that shutters. It has been cleaned in the groove, opening and siliconed it a few times. It improves, but doesn't get better. I have Sil glide, so will try that. 🙂🐶👍🏼
Had the same problem in my Ranger. Had to remove the door panel then clean and re-lube the metal slide that the window slides on. Now it seems weird that after 15 or 20 years that the window once again works right...
@@fredflintstone4715 I bet ot feels weird to have it work correctly. Mine never has. Thanks for the direction! 🙂🐶
Did it work?
I have been having that same problem on my car. I’ll try what you did before I buy a window motor.
Thanks for the vid. Would it be possible to use a non oil base "dry" silicone spray to make things a little faster?
Sometimes that works and so.etimes it doesn't -
Your answer is yes
Is it really needed on the frame where the window doesn't slide?
I used Vaseline before and it worked well enough for me.
A universal tip we can all use cheers 👍
3M silicone paste is another good product for this too.
That's the same thing
I love Sil Glyde on my 1911 rails.
I do this every year. Good tip 🤙
Can you explain and discuss/demonstrate the F150 "frozen door" problem and recall/SB? My 2018 Raptor Super Cap freezes on cold days such that doors will open, but will not latch when closing. Dealer did a service for this which did not work, then the recall or service bulliten came out and they did that (or so they say), ut it did not help at all. I have to park close to my house to use a heat gun on the latch to get the damned doors to latch on cold days.
I already have videos on that if you look in my library you'll see I've already taken care of this type of stuff I have one coming in today I'm actually going to be doing the Frozen door latch recall on 18N03
@@FordBossMe I will lookfor today's version and I did watch you disassemble the door. I am wondering if my dealer did anything beyond removing the door plugs and spraying some lube in there...
I wouldn't use sil glyde for that application after while sil glyde gets sticky just use the silicone spray.i use sil glyde to lubricate the o ring on my oil filters just the same as aircraft mechanics do..
Good tip, I have some of that same silicone. Going to do the same thing with my car today !
Thanks for the video. Solved my problem. Seems to be worse on my front two automatic windows.
Silicone will make 20yr old windows work like they are new. Stops squeaks on the door seals as well, without degrading the rubber and foam the way petroleum sprays will. Keep up the good work! Free Tip: use it on your camper slide-outs for smoooooth operation.
thanks for the tip....im going to go get some tomorrow!!!! oh and some of the brushes to...
Thanks for the information. Did know about this and you have helped me up my preventative maintenance game
Thanks Boss Man. I’m gonna try this out on my Tacoma. 👍
Make sure to only use METRIC lubricants on Toyota's!
😅@@ToyotaKTM
I really think that my front power windows never got lubricated at the factory. My front power windows on my 22 Escape SEL were super loud and slow going up and down. The Dealer had to flood the tracks with silicone spray to get them to function normally.
I would be more concerned about the Ecotec engine blowing up before the window motor blowing up, especially on a 10 year old GMC Terrain. That things on borrowed time. Unless it has the V6 in which case it might have some more life left.
Good thing i got the spray a while ago. For $20 is nice to use around
While your on lubing seals and such, may as well make a video on the Ford sunroof guide issues, (f150 related) and how to combat sticking issues and the guide breaking issues.
Already been there done that check the videos always check the videos before you make a suggestion
@@FordBossMe Must have missed that one. Ill check it out.
Omg. I just did this the other day. Pre-winter maintenance
I do that to my cars every fall for quite a while 👍👍👍
I lube my window guides every spring but, this spring will be different bc my new/ used van has crank windows so, I'll have clean the crank mechanism bc I could barely move the windows.
Damn I actually needed this tip.
Great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge!
That's simple and easy but nearly genius how well it works
My 01 silhouette is so bad the window completely stops. I’ll have to try this
Do you have a video like this for sunroof maintenance?
Yep... go to my videos and type in sunroof or Expedition sunroof chatter
Just open your sunroof, stand up so you can see all around it and you will know where to clean and lube it..
I have a 99 solara and my windows are doing this same thing makes an awful noise too I'ma give this a try idk if it will work as well because the frameless doors but I'ma definitely try it out thx for the vid
I've always used sil Glyde on brake parts
How often should this be done
As you see fit
Sil-Glyde will eventually harden up enough to cause even a worst problem. I know from using it on other things. Plus, any kind of "lubricant will catch dirt and dust and exacerbate the problem.
Part I agree with part I dont
@@FordBossMeoh wow, very insightful. Go drink some silicone
does this product freeze during the winter? and also what is good for the door seal to keep it from freezing to the car during the winter months. We get below 0 here in Illinois
I'm also here in Illinois and I wouldn't recommend something during the winter time if it was going to freeze up no it does not freeze up
Forgot to do this b4 winter...Thank u #fordbossme!
hi I have questions my truck f 150 2013 I have taken two times to the dealership and they said can not found any problem but the truck when I put on drive it goes from 1 to 2 and 5 with out moving put back on parking and drive again 1 to 2 and get stuck on 5 did you have any idea what can be thank you for your time Great videos
Sounds like you got some kind of valve body issue or transmission reprogram that needs to be done or adaptive relearn
@@FordBossMe I really appreciate you taking the time to respond the worst thing is that is not check engine light but I have recorded a video when I was driving
Very good tip, appreciate!
Wondering if you know if it has an adverse affect on after market window tint? i.e. causing peeling or rippling over time.
Idk
3m silicone paste!
Great tip, thanks!
This is why I love TH-cam
If I had that in my shop...
Jimmy would never get out of the bathroom
The rail you cannot see behind the door panel needs attention.
Im curious do you just keep paint brushes in your toolboxes or whats the story on why you have it ?
Yes I have paint brushes because they're very important when you're trying to apply things and we keep them in stock in the parts room as consumables
I really love your idea of “ a little 😂 …” …to me that first dab was an insane amount …meaning me not knowing how much was needed it seemed like a ton
Whoa right hand drive ….kool
Thanks great vido it help me greatly and it works😂
What do you suggest for lubricating door hinges and door stops ?
White lithium grease
I’ve always heard to use a dry lube in window tracks
You can use whatever you feel like using as long as it works
Cool. Easy solution and maintenance item.
Another great maintance hack from you.🙂🙂
The window is binding in the channel. You need to realign the channel for a more permanent fix. That's only going to last for short term...
No not in this situation
I have learnt to my cost that not all rubbers tolerates silicon. Some swell and distort.
It may be OK on the rubber that Ford uses, but it may not be true of all manufacturers. Be careful!
On my old landcruiser I had a problem with windows binding. I was able to get the seals out without removing the glass and gave them a good scrub.
There was an incredible amount of caked dust, probably bound by many years of wax and soap.
When I put them back there was a big improvement, but I wasn't completely happy. So I mixed graphite with water and dripped it down between the seal and the glass.
Problem solved. I do it once every few years.
I'm not worried about this and I don't know why everybody feels like they need to give me some kind of lecture like I don't do this s*** professionally every single day and I know you're just trying to help but there's a whole comment section here saying s*** similar to yours and I keep telling people the same thing the reason I use this is because I know what the f*** I'm doing
@@FordBossMe
you are being oversensitive.
My warning is to your viewers. There are many types of rubber used in the automotive industry and some of them absorb silicone. Someone following your advice may run into trouble.
Would you like me to send you pictures of what happens when you put silicon dielectric grease on spark plug boots?
@@gregculverwell a hole troll.
I definitely need to do this to my Charger, lol the Grooves are Dry and Dusty, it takes 15 secs to roll a window up 😂
I imagine it works for a squeaky window as well, like on my 04 FX4
Yes
Great channel... goodtimes
Cleaning that window has to help too.
gotta try this on my 93 toyota
The new Bob Ross!!!
What about if the windows are tinted? Any damage to tint?
Silicone and paint aren’t friends.
There was over spray. Don’t forget to wash that off!
Thanks pops
Some brake grease will work in a pinch!
LOL You reminded me of Bob Ross when you were painting the lube in there.