My door seal squeaks while slowing down or riding over bumpy roads. The body shop looked at it and somewhat adjusted the door lock - how tight it is. They said to regularly apply a water-based rubber dressing and it will eventually stop squeaking.
I have read on the net to apply talcum powder after the rubber dressing to extned the seal's life.
Do you concur or what are your suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Had a '97 five series which was plagued with squeaky doors. Dealer replaced all of the rubber parts under warranty or subject to a recall/service advisory. This was after a couple of attempts to "service" the original parts.
ds
So they replaced all the door seals?
Go to
Kyle.
98 740iL 01 525i
----------------------------------------------------------------
Yup!
Supposedly with a new material. Never had the squeaks subsequently, so it did the job.
DS
Note, the original poster didn't quote his model of BMW. G-P is not recommended for the cars made in the US, because they use a different supplier for those cars. I read about this on a Z4 forum. epbrown
-- "Everybody wants a normal life and a cool car; most people will settle for the car." Chris Titus
2003 BMW 325i Black/Black, 2003 BMW Z4 Black/BlackMy suggestion is to ignore it. Cars squeak and creak going over uneven surfaces. If you wanted to put some baby powder on a rag and wipe the seals, you might lubricate the rubber and metal surfaces to stop the squeaks, but I'm certain your passengers will take no offense that your car squeaks a bit when it is twisted by uneven surfaces.
Hello,
For natural rubber you might use glycerine that you might buy at the chemist's.
Best regards
GunnarH
gummi pflege
I use silicone spray.
You REALLY don't want to get that on your paint. Ever.
And it does a great job rejuvenating black rubber rub strips on doors & bumpers.
Tom K.
Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
Ask the community — no account required