The rubber groove for the window

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The rubber groove for the window

Postby Li7hium » Tue Dec 06, 2005 12:30 pm

Hey guys,

The rubber groove that the window slides up and down against on the drivers door has been pushed up by the window so that an excess of rubber is at the top of the quarter window, where it meets the windshield pillars when the door is closed.

I'm tempted to simply cut back the excess and heat seal the ends so that it is flush again.

Do I have any other options?

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Postby Bevan » Tue Dec 06, 2005 12:48 pm

Take off the door trim and pull it back down?
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Postby Andrew » Tue Dec 06, 2005 12:57 pm

Take it back to the previous owner for a warranty claim :P
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Postby Mick93 » Tue Dec 06, 2005 3:33 pm

Andrews right you paid enough for it make him get you a new one. Remember he is so rich he can afford a titanium. Just go buy a new one from Mazda it probably dosen't cost heaps
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Postby Li7hium » Sat Dec 10, 2005 1:34 pm

Hey guys,

First time taking her apart.

Jeez Craig, how many freaking dirt roads did you travel in her?

Did as Bevan suggested, had fun taking the window out, fairly logical and intuitive process. The rubber groove was then able to pulled down with a mild amount of effort, and now things are looking flush again.

Time to go and have a shot at the aerial now :D

Having fun!

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Postby Craig » Sat Dec 10, 2005 9:02 pm

Li7hium wrote:Jeez Craig, how many freaking dirt roads did you travel in her?


That my friend is the infamous punt run on many an occasion! 8)
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Postby StanTheMan » Sun Dec 11, 2005 12:38 am

that would be at least 3 years running with a few reccie runs included :mrgreen:
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Postby Garry » Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:09 am

Dont mention the punt run! I'm still cleaning the dust out from the inside of my car 2 years after the event. :evil:
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Postby jules » Mon Dec 12, 2005 7:12 pm

Plus there was that quiet night when we both got airborn.... :D :D :D :D :D

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Postby Li7hium » Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:22 am

Hey guys,

The fix was temporary, the groove has risen back up again.

So will be making the same adjustments again tomorrow night, when I am doing the centre dash replacement.

What kind of lube can I use inside the groove to assist with the windows going up without catching? I am concerned that some lubes will eat into the rubber.

Now this is going to provoke a response, but I'll ask anyways...

Will KY do the job effectively or should I use something else?

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Postby Bevan » Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:58 am

Err, umm, i'll probably get nailed for this but to help ya anyways...
The KY would dry out...unless you somehow kept it moist... :oops:
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Postby Okibi » Tue Jan 17, 2006 3:07 pm

Grab a can of "Nulon Ezi-Glide" from stoopercrap autos etc.

http://www.nulon.com.au/prod_EZI330_ezi_glide.htm
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Postby Li7hium » Tue Jan 17, 2006 3:09 pm

Perfect! Thanks Okibi, will make trip to retailer tomorrow afternoon.
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Postby Okibi » Tue Jan 17, 2006 3:16 pm

Good for fixing stuck zippers too.

Now you can put that KY to better use. :lol:
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Postby Gilly71 » Tue Jan 17, 2006 7:42 pm

I just use a bit of baby powder, doesn't leave marks on the window and stops the felt from gooping up. :)
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