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04-25-2010, 04:03 AM
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So its summer time and as many have experienced before, the rubber on the doors are squeaking due to heat and dust i presume.
Some have fixed this under warranty (but noise came back) but my father is very busy and doesn't trust the driver to take his car to the dealer.
Long story short, I recall people solved this issue with some gel or liquid, can you guys remind me what was used to remove those annoying noises? Or can someone link me to the threads concerning this matter.
Thank you
Some have fixed this under warranty (but noise came back) but my father is very busy and doesn't trust the driver to take his car to the dealer.
Long story short, I recall people solved this issue with some gel or liquid, can you guys remind me what was used to remove those annoying noises? Or can someone link me to the threads concerning this matter.
Thank you
04-25-2010, 04:06 AM
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So its summer time and as many have experienced before, the rubber on the doors are squeaking due to heat and dust i presume.
Some have fixed this under warranty (but noise came back) but my father is very busy and doesn't trust the driver to take his car to the dealer.
Long story short, I recall people solved this issue with some gel or liquid, can you guys remind me what was used to remove those annoying noises? Or can someone link me to the threadscconcerning this matter.
Thank you
Some have fixed this under warranty (but noise came back) but my father is very busy and doesn't trust the driver to take his car to the dealer.
Long story short, I recall people solved this issue with some gel or liquid, can you guys remind me what was used to remove those annoying noises? Or can someone link me to the threadscconcerning this matter.
Thank you
04-25-2010, 04:18 AM
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So the brand name of the spray bottle is called "Static Guard" ? Im just asking because I'm going to call the driver to get it it from the auto-store. So i have to be precised with what i tell him or else i'll get the usual response "They don't have it".
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Yes the brand is Static Guard: http://www.amazon.co...5/dp/B0013IRBG4
04-25-2010, 05:21 AM
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I haven't tried it yet but will soon. Yesterday, I drove my ride for the first time in 2 weeks because I just got back from 10 days in Japan.
04-25-2010, 02:19 PM
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Welcome back. How was Japan.
My father has barely enough time to drive his car as well. Its mostly for social meetings. Hes always traveling or the driver driving him around in a Yukon.
You want to know to what extend he doesn't drive his car. Its a 08 530i, driven so far 5,200 miles. Freaky i know.
Back to topic, please let me know if Static Guard works. Or if anyone else can chime in on some other product, maybe this cannot be find in my father's area.
My father has barely enough time to drive his car as well. Its mostly for social meetings. Hes always traveling or the driver driving him around in a Yukon.
You want to know to what extend he doesn't drive his car. Its a 08 530i, driven so far 5,200 miles. Freaky i know.
Back to topic, please let me know if Static Guard works. Or if anyone else can chime in on some other product, maybe this cannot be find in my father's area.
04-25-2010, 02:41 PM
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This is a known problem.
Some tips:
Use a fiber or nylon fingernail brush to clean the flocked sealing gasket on the door. Dust and dirt can collect on the fuzzy material and cause noises when the frame flexes.
Clean all painted door-frame sections and apply a good detail spray to ensure they are spotless. I do not recommend waxing as it can transfer to the near-by gaskets and over time actually worsen the noise problem.
After cleaning them thoroughly, apply a quality rubber-protection product to all the rubber door gaskets (BUT NOT to the flocked gasket material on the top of the door frame.) I use autoglym http://www.autoglym.com/enGB/product...6VQ=HE&Range=1 but it may not be available in all countries. Look for a similar product at auto or boat supply stores.
There is a dealer service bulletin about this problem (applies to some years of the e60 model) and the remedy is the application of a special Teflon tape on the door frames.
Some tips:
Use a fiber or nylon fingernail brush to clean the flocked sealing gasket on the door. Dust and dirt can collect on the fuzzy material and cause noises when the frame flexes.
Clean all painted door-frame sections and apply a good detail spray to ensure they are spotless. I do not recommend waxing as it can transfer to the near-by gaskets and over time actually worsen the noise problem.
After cleaning them thoroughly, apply a quality rubber-protection product to all the rubber door gaskets (BUT NOT to the flocked gasket material on the top of the door frame.) I use autoglym http://www.autoglym.com/enGB/product...6VQ=HE&Range=1 but it may not be available in all countries. Look for a similar product at auto or boat supply stores.
There is a dealer service bulletin about this problem (applies to some years of the e60 model) and the remedy is the application of a special Teflon tape on the door frames.
04-25-2010, 03:03 PM
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This is a known problem.
Some tips:
Use a fiber or nylon fingernail brush to clean the flocked sealing gasket on the door. Dust and dirt can collect on the fuzzy material and cause noises when the frame flexes.
Clean all painted door-frame sections and apply a good detail spray to ensure they are spotless. I do not recommend waxing as it can transfer to the near-by gaskets and over time actually worsen the noise problem.
After cleaning them thoroughly, apply a quality rubber-protection product to all the rubber door gaskets (BUT NOT to the flocked gasket material on the top of the door frame.) I use autoglym http://www.autoglym....06VQ=HE&Range=1 but it may not be available in all countries. Look for a similar product at auto or boat supply stores.
There is a dealer service bulletin about this problem (applies to some years of the e60 model) and the remedy is the application of a special Teflon tape on the door frames.
Some tips:
Use a fiber or nylon fingernail brush to clean the flocked sealing gasket on the door. Dust and dirt can collect on the fuzzy material and cause noises when the frame flexes.
Clean all painted door-frame sections and apply a good detail spray to ensure they are spotless. I do not recommend waxing as it can transfer to the near-by gaskets and over time actually worsen the noise problem.
After cleaning them thoroughly, apply a quality rubber-protection product to all the rubber door gaskets (BUT NOT to the flocked gasket material on the top of the door frame.) I use autoglym http://www.autoglym....06VQ=HE&Range=1 but it may not be available in all countries. Look for a similar product at auto or boat supply stores.
There is a dealer service bulletin about this problem (applies to some years of the e60 model) and the remedy is the application of a special Teflon tape on the door frames.
Do you happen to have the SIB, just to have it as back up for future reference?
04-25-2010, 03:09 PM
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You wont find static guard at any automotive store. At least you shouldn't be able to. Static guard is used on clothing and laundry. You spray it on clothes to remove the static build up.