Restoring hardened window rubbers

hopeless wanderer · Apr 10, 2015

Hi

Having just got a full set of used window rubbers for 30 quid (still pliable and in good condition)
I wanted to know has anyone any advice on lubricants i can us that will not degrade the rubber and keep the channels conditioned ?
Also i stumbled accross the below thread regarding wintergreen oil to rejeuvanate tired rubber has anyone tried it ?

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,62328.125.html

Firewout · Apr 10, 2015

I replaced my window rubbers last sunday. Easy job!
this is what i found on youtube : http://youtu.be/_PHywpJR4gY
They use 'ballistol', a universal spray.
btw also usable as a desinfectant and for the leather seats.

Aspire · Apr 10, 2015

It is a gun oil as well a bit like wd 40 and is a lubricant but it stinks .

Towpack · Apr 10, 2015

If we're talking about the electric window rubbers, I tried some silicone based rubber lubricants on mine and it made no difference. After fitting new rubbers the window operation is transformed. You don't really want any lube in there anyway IMO as all it does is attract dust and road dirt which builds up and clogs the glass channel, eventually causing sticky windows again.

chapel gate · Apr 10, 2015

Replace them with new.

GeorgeG · Apr 11, 2015

chapel gate said:
Replace them with new.

Way to go! No matter what I did only when got new made difference. Permanent.

Donald · Apr 11, 2015

GeorgeG said:
Way to go! No matter what I did only when got new made difference. Permanent.

this also is a job that needs to be done on my LC.
But i find the rubbers very expansive, about 45€ per window.
but i'll bet they wil stay perfect for the next 15 years.

hopeless wanderer · Apr 11, 2015

I haven't seen them as they're in New Zealand, They are bendy enough to fit in a Jiffy bag so its a good sign.
I was put off by the cost of them too. It's the first job on a long list as i had to get out to get the parking ticket in a multi storey car park ...... Not cool

StarCruiser · Apr 11, 2015

I tried cleaning them, didn't work, silicone spray, didn't work, doubled up on the power wires, didn't work. Saw the YouTube vid on Ballistol, great, bought a huge can by mistake, and the wipes…didn't work. Bit the bullet after reading a thread on here and ordered a full set from Amayama with all my other stuff and……perfect, easy to change, only had to take one front door card off. £30 each tops plus import and VAT but that's less than half Toyota want at £80 ish each. Wish I'd done it long ago my windows now work. I could hold the old ones out horizontal they were so solid. Best thing I've done to date.

Towpack · Apr 11, 2015

StarCruiser said:
I tried cleaning them, didn't work, silicone spray, didn't work, doubled up on the power wires, didn't work. Saw the YouTube vid on Ballistol, great, bought a huge can by mistake, and the wipes…didn't work. Bit the bullet after reading a thread on here and ordered a full set from Amayama with all my other stuff and……perfect, easy to change, only had to take one front door card off. £30 each tops plus import and VAT but that's less than half Toyota want at £80 ish each. Wish I'd done it long ago my windows now work. I could hold the old ones out horizontal they were so solid. Best thing I've done to date.

If I could have got them from Toyota for £80 each I'd have bought them there and then! I was quoted £111 each, plus they where on back order so I would have to wait for them anyway. Price with shipping from Amayama was just over £44 each, plus Vat plus £12 added on by Parcelforce for 'handling' charges!

StarCruiser · Apr 11, 2015

That price was a few years back from memory, before I started thinking I could improve them.

Firewout · Apr 11, 2015

I bought them a few weeks ago at all american import in holland.
i'll check the invoice tomorrow.
New ones makes a huge difference indeed!

Firewout · Apr 11, 2015

70 euro/piece + vat @ AAI

hopeless wanderer · Apr 12, 2015

Toyota part number

Towpack said:
If I could have got them from Toyota for £80 each I'd have bought them there and then! I was quoted £111 each, plus they where on back order so I would have to wait for them anyway. Price with shipping from Amayama was just over £44 each, plus Vat plus £12 added on by Parcelforce for 'handling' charges!

Do Toyota have a part number for the "shirt off your back?"
111 pounds ?!?! thats insanity

David · Apr 12, 2015

Think my new one's were 80 quid each from Simon Holton he is always worth a try

Firewout · Apr 12, 2015

Part nr
68151-60010 front door LH
68141-60010 front door RH
50GBP each + vat + transport (10£ approx)

Analogue man · Apr 13, 2015

Ha! Just my luck!
I paid £80 each plus vat on Friday!!!!!!

iceman · Apr 15, 2015

Where did you get them then?

Chas · Apr 18, 2015

Even though I replaced the window rubbers a while back they never were 'fast' I bought come of that Balistol, now they leap up and down like mad things.

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