Originally Posted By: gathermewool
'08+ Imprezas are known for their slooooow rear windows (I'm assuming all imprezas - I don't think my STI has a different regulator setup,) ever since they framed them in. This hasn't really bothered me in the past but a few weeks ago, when I went to roll down the rear windows for the first time in a few months, they made the usual popping noise from being stuck to the rubber, but also made a godawful screeching noise halfway down. I tried exercising them a couple of times to no avail, so I began searching for how to properly lube the rubber.
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
Interesting.
My windows aren't slow to move, but seldom used ones will give a good pop as the rubber releases from the glass when I use it. Very annoying.
Should it be sprayed into the rubber's track or sprayed onto a rag and wiped, etc?
Should a non-aerosol version be Roy d and brushed on?
What about the lower squeegee? I assume that should be left alone so it doesn't smear too much?
Run krytox on the door seals, but figure it would make a mess on windows, no?
I purchased some Liquid Wrench dry lube and used it just now. I stuck the red tube into the channel of the window frame and ran along the three sides, giving short bursts as I went. Underneath the top I used some paper towels to catch what little extra dribbled down.
After a few more up-and-downs, the window is now silent. If it weren't for this thread and Liquid Wrench, I'd probably have have tried something like silicone or taken it toe dealer before the warranty expires (extended warranty.)
where u buy your liquid wrench dry lube at ? now down here it getting over 65 degree every day now, and i have no problem of rubber stick to glass only cold weather, but I will stil use it anyway. thanks