rattling windows.....the cure?

wuzerk · 14th September 2013, 16:55

Following the suggestion by ANDRERIJO that the rattling windows syndrome is because the glass runs in rubber channels which have hardened with age and which have no felt or softer material next to the glass as on most of the cars I have owned I searched for some self adhesive felt strips. I bought two metres of 25mm self adhesive anti squeak/rattle felt tape on E Bay and, to avoid weather damage, fitted it on the inside of the window channelling. It is only 1mm thick but, so far, that appears to be sufficient to cure my rattling.
The vertical section( above the door handle) is not a problem provided that you ensure that the bottom 1/2" is below the lowest level of the glass in an open window. That section alone seemed to do the trick but I decided to do some of the top edge too which needs to be trimmed so that it sits along the seam
in the rubber as in the photograph which means that the rising window does not actually touch the edge so does not try to rip it off. I cleaned the rubber with cellulose thinners but you must be careful not to let touch anything but the rubber. I though that 1mm would not be thick enough but found, on my car, that a 2mm thick piece would not allow the window to close!

As you can see it is quite unobtrusive and, when the window is closed you
do not notice it at all.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1810751752...84.m1497.l2649
This was my source but it was for only 2 metres so I have no doubt there are better deals out there.

Mark2000cc · 14th September 2013, 17:03

Looks good mate, will have to get some of that, don't suppose you have a link to the product you used do you?

guernsey · 14th September 2013, 17:07

is it this one ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ANTI-SQUEA...item5af4fddd85

wuzerk · 14th September 2013, 17:12

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1810751752...84.m1497.l2649
This was my supplier but it was only for 2 metres so the other link looks better value.
I have added it to my first post.

Mark2000cc · 14th September 2013, 17:37

Thanks guys :-)

pab · 14th September 2013, 17:47

I'm not suffering the problem, but I know Froggy is, he posted up about this the other day.

Nice work by the way..

guernsey · 14th September 2013, 18:17

I have the rattle from both driver and passenger windows, will give this a try, thanks for the idea.

FROGGY · 14th September 2013, 19:05

Thank dog for this idea.
Will order 50M to do the whole car..........!

Mick

FROGGY · 14th September 2013, 19:08

Done

Frederick, if this works I will kiss your feet and buy you a pint......

Mick

neilbaker86 · 14th September 2013, 20:25

I used to suffer the rattling window problem, I read a post from someone on this forum that it's caused by the glass rattling in the channel. As the shape of the door and glass are too 'perfect', and the glass isn't being biased one way or the other.

At first I didn't believe their method for fixing it, but thought I'd give it ago anyway. It was to run the window down fully, wedge a large pillow/bunch of rags in the door near the striker, close it on to this, and then quite heavily force the top of the door inwards.

I did this, and it worked, so I did all four the same, never heard a rattle since.

14th September 2013, 16:55	#1
wuzerk Passed Away Rover 75 CDT 03 auto Conn. SE Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,885 Thanks: 104 Thanked 254 Times in 204 Posts	rattling windows.....the cure? Following the suggestion by ANDRERIJO that the rattling windows syndrome is because the glass runs in rubber channels which have hardened with age and which have no felt or softer material next to the glass as on most of the cars I have owned I searched for some self adhesive felt strips. I bought two metres of 25mm self adhesive anti squeak/rattle felt tape on E Bay and, to avoid weather damage, fitted it on the inside of the window channelling. It is only 1mm thick but, so far, that appears to be sufficient to cure my rattling. The vertical section( above the door handle) is not a problem provided that you ensure that the bottom 1/2" is below the lowest level of the glass in an open window. That section alone seemed to do the trick but I decided to do some of the top edge too which needs to be trimmed so that it sits along the seam in the rubber as in the photograph which means that the rising window does not actually touch the edge so does not try to rip it off. I cleaned the rubber with cellulose thinners but you must be careful not to let touch anything but the rubber. I though that 1mm would not be thick enough but found, on my car, that a 2mm thick piece would not allow the window to close! As you can see it is quite unobtrusive and, when the window is closed you do not notice it at all. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1810751752...84.m1497.l2649 This was my source but it was for only 2 metres so I have no doubt there are better deals out there. Last edited by wuzerk; 14th September 2013 at 17:16..

14th September 2013, 17:03	#2
Mark2000cc This is my second home MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sutton in ashfield Posts: 6,751 Thanks: 1,017 Thanked 699 Times in 501 Posts	Looks good mate, will have to get some of that, don't suppose you have a link to the product you used do you? __________________ http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/...b595c11ba6.jpgStill going strong!

14th September 2013, 17:12	#4
wuzerk Passed Away Rover 75 CDT 03 auto Conn. SE Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,885 Thanks: 104 Thanked 254 Times in 204 Posts	Felt Strip http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1810751752...84.m1497.l2649 This was my supplier but it was only for 2 metres so the other link looks better value. I have added it to my first post. Last edited by wuzerk; 14th September 2013 at 17:16..

14th September 2013, 17:37	#5
Mark2000cc This is my second home MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sutton in ashfield Posts: 6,751 Thanks: 1,017 Thanked 699 Times in 501 Posts	Thanks guys :-) __________________ http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/...b595c11ba6.jpgStill going strong!

14th September 2013, 19:05	#8
FROGGY I really should get out more....... MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 17500 REAUX, CHARENTE-MARITIME Posts: 2,749 Thanks: 2 Thanked 133 Times in 90 Posts	Thank dog for this idea. Will order 50M to do the whole car..........! Mick __________________ http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps628d4119.jpg IN THE BLACK NOW

14th September 2013, 17:07	#3
guernsey Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon CDTi SE Contemporary Auto Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: St Peter Port Posts: 253 Thanks: 29 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	is it this one ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ANTI-SQUEA...item5af4fddd85

14th September 2013, 17:47	#6
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	I'm not suffering the problem, but I know Froggy is, he posted up about this the other day. Nice work by the way..

14th September 2013, 18:17	#7
guernsey Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon CDTi SE Contemporary Auto Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: St Peter Port Posts: 253 Thanks: 29 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	I have the rattle from both driver and passenger windows, will give this a try, thanks for the idea.

14th September 2013, 19:08	#9
FROGGY I really should get out more....... MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 17500 REAUX, CHARENTE-MARITIME Posts: 2,749 Thanks: 2 Thanked 133 Times in 90 Posts	Done Frederick, if this works I will kiss your feet and buy you a pint...... Mick __________________ http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps628d4119.jpg IN THE BLACK NOW

14th September 2013, 20:25	#10
neilbaker86 Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oxford Posts: 847 Thanks: 124 Thanked 312 Times in 147 Posts	I used to suffer the rattling window problem, I read a post from someone on this forum that it's caused by the glass rattling in the channel. As the shape of the door and glass are too 'perfect', and the glass isn't being biased one way or the other. At first I didn't believe their method for fixing it, but thought I'd give it ago anyway. It was to run the window down fully, wedge a large pillow/bunch of rags in the door near the striker, close it on to this, and then quite heavily force the top of the door inwards. I did this, and it worked, so I did all four the same, never heard a rattle since.