Fixing the nosie on all doors seal.
08-18-2009, 07:54 PM
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So, can i use the same vaseline that is in my nightstand next my box of kleenex, right? J/k.
Seriously though, rubbing alcohol works well to clean rubber before applying vaseline. This makes for a cleaner more airtight seal.
Seriously though, rubbing alcohol works well to clean rubber before applying vaseline. This makes for a cleaner more airtight seal.
08-18-2009, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 415BMW' post='981583' date='Aug 18 2009, 08:54 PM
So, can i use the same vaseline that is in my nightstand next my box of kleenex, right? J/k.
Seriously though, rubbing alcohol works well to clean rubber before applying vaseline. This makes for a cleaner more airtight seal.
Seriously though, rubbing alcohol works well to clean rubber before applying vaseline. This makes for a cleaner more airtight seal.
Don't fart then, you'll "Dutch Oven" yourself!! 
10-26-2010, 12:12 PM
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So far its still called Gummi pflege in DK. Got a bottle of Gummi pflege from BMW 2 weeks ago and applied it through thorough rubbing. So far success... No squeaking noises 
10-26-2010, 12:31 PM
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The reason that BMW discontinued Gummipflege is that it contains a silicone derivate, which in time causes the seals to deteriorate.
Carboflo is its official successor and should only be applied after a silicone cleaning solution has been used.
Carboflo is its official successor and should only be applied after a silicone cleaning solution has been used.
10-29-2010, 10:03 AM
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I just used Zymol seal to lub the door seals and the rubber seals next to it (all 4 doors and trunk rubber seal). Will see whether it works or not...
11-10-2010, 10:50 AM
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In the poster's picture, it looks like everyone is applying the Vaseline to the top of the door. In my car I always thought it was where the window touched the rubber with the windows all the way up, no? Because I never hear the squeak if the windows are slightly down but I was afraid to lube the glass. I will try this on the top of the door to see if it solves the annoying squeaking once and for all!
01-07-2011, 01:38 PM
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In the poster's picture, it looks like everyone is applying the Vaseline to the top of the door. In my car I always thought it was where the window touched the rubber with the windows all the way up, no? Because I never hear the squeak if the windows are slightly down but I was afraid to lube the glass. I will try this on the top of the door to see if it solves the annoying squeaking once and for all!
Did it work?