Window Seal Leaves Marks on Windows - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

AsianStyle · 09-20-2013, 02:58 PM

I noticed the window rubber seal seems to always leave a mark on the windows. It seems like the mark might actually be small pieces of the rubber seal coming off the window.

I searched around the forum and found people recommended 303 for the rubber window seal and basically any plastic/vinyl/rubber in the car as long as its not an exterior part. However, after applying 303 it doesn't really seem to alleviate the issue i'm having with marked up windows.

Anyone else have this problem or better yet a solution?

jeffchap · 09-20-2013, 02:59 PM

I have the same problem, but no solution.

Clipdat · 09-20-2013, 03:41 PM

I have the same issue. If I clean it off the inside of the window, it just comes back after a few days.

ihaskrayon · 09-20-2013, 03:50 PM

Yup, same thing. I actually need to take mine into the dealer as well due to the window making a loud squeel every time it goes up and down

AsianStyle · 09-20-2013, 03:56 PM

Yea, I was hoping 303 or one of the rubber/vinyl protectant sprays would help the seals from rubbing off, but not luck. I actually had a slight discoloration on a small part of the seal that the 303 did fix. I guess this is something we all will have to just live with?

qoncept · 09-20-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AsianStyle

I guess this is something we all will have to just live with?

Yep.

FWIW, I used this. Made the rubber look good but made the markings on the window worse.

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m.wood0213 · 09-20-2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ihaskrayon

Yup, same thing. I actually need to take mine into the dealer as well due to the window making a loud squeel every time it goes up and down

Mine only does it when they are wet. It's a bit annoying but I'll live.

waterbison777 · 09-20-2013, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AsianStyle

I noticed the window rubber seal seems to always leave a mark on the windows. It seems like the mark might actually be small pieces of the rubber seal coming off the window.

I searched around the forum and found people recommended 303 for the rubber window seal and basically any plastic/vinyl/rubber in the car as long as its not an exterior part. However, after applying 303 it doesn't really seem to alleviate the issue i'm having with marked up windows.

Anyone else have this problem or better yet a solution?

I've noticed this problem on practically every single fr-s/br-z out there...

Kelbyat07 · 09-20-2013, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by m.wood0213

Mine only does it when they are wet. It's a bit annoying but I'll live.

Same. It is embarrassing sometimes when I have someone in my car.

wtout86 · 09-20-2013, 08:38 PM

mine sequels bad when wet. Even if its just barely damp like morning dew. It drives me nuts. I think its rubbing on the outside because every time it happens there's a wet streak in the same place on the outside. Im going to talk to the dealer about it.

frslee · 09-21-2013, 07:40 AM

I think my markings are just dried up and it's hard to clean now haha

Jertronic · 09-22-2013, 10:29 AM

I use a product called Gummi Pflege by Einszett. This stuff is awesome for all door, window, trunk and hood rubber seals.

Made in Germany this stuff is water based which means that it is non-greasy and supper easy to apply.

I learned about this on a BMW forum. Amazon sells this for $8.40.

AsianStyle · 09-22-2013, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jertronic

I use a product called Gummi Pflege by Einszett. This stuff is awesome for all door, window, trunk and hood rubber seals.

Made in Germany this stuff is water based which means that it is non-greasy and supper easy to apply.

I learned about this on a BMW forum. Amazon sells this for $8.40.

qoncept above stated he used that at it seems to have gotten worse now. Have you actually tried it on your car for this issue?

Mikem53 · 09-22-2013, 03:28 PM

Shin-etsu silicone grease from Honda.
Can be had from Honda dealers.. Ordered on amazon..
Check out the reviews. Excellent stuff.

09-20-2013, 02:58 PM	#1
AsianStyle Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S MT Location: USA Posts: 234 Thanks: 72 Thanked 99 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Window Seal Leaves Marks on Windows I noticed the window rubber seal seems to always leave a mark on the windows. It seems like the mark might actually be small pieces of the rubber seal coming off the window. I searched around the forum and found people recommended 303 for the rubber window seal and basically any plastic/vinyl/rubber in the car as long as its not an exterior part. However, after applying 303 it doesn't really seem to alleviate the issue i'm having with marked up windows. Anyone else have this problem or better yet a solution?

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ihaskrayon The Comedian Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited Location: Irvine Posts: 969 Thanks: 94 Thanked 642 Times in 266 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yup, same thing. I actually need to take mine into the dealer as well due to the window making a loud squeel every time it goes up and down

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AsianStyle Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S MT Location: USA Posts: 234 Thanks: 72 Thanked 99 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yea, I was hoping 303 or one of the rubber/vinyl protectant sprays would help the seals from rubbing off, but not luck. I actually had a slight discoloration on a small part of the seal that the 303 did fix. I guess this is something we all will have to just live with?

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frslee Just drive it Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 13' FR-S Location: Maryland Posts: 1,122 Thanks: 97 Thanked 321 Times in 218 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I think my markings are just dried up and it's hard to clean now haha

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Mikem53 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: FR-S 6MT Location: Somewhere in Space Posts: 1,565 Thanks: 500 Thanked 882 Times in 433 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Shin-etsu silicone grease from Honda. Can be had from Honda dealers.. Ordered on amazon.. Check out the reviews. Excellent stuff.

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