[Bill Scott]

Just curious if anybody has actually come up with a real fix for vertical window scratches, I've seen alot of posts, but still not sure what to do It appears to be the seal on the very top of the door. as that is the only thing that the window touches where it is scratching. My dealer ordered new seals, maybe when the old ones are removed I'll be able to see what's doing the damage.

 

[Bill Scott]

Re Scratches

Thanks for the reply, now I have two more questions. First do you have to put the felt on the outer scraper as well as the inner, and second, do you have to pull the door panels to do it right ? I've seen some posts saying that removing the door panels screws up the window regulator. I don't see how this is possible, but it's hard guess what GM is doing

THANKS AGAIN.

 

[Bill Scott]

Scratched Windows

I have the same problem and went to my dealer and had him order me a new pair of inside channel weather strips . I thouugt maybe mine had debris embedded in them as they have NO felt on them . Well to make make it short, GUESS WHAT ?? the new strips that came have a new part # and they also have F-E-L-T on them. Evidentally GM figured out what we've known for awhile.

 

[Bill Scott]

Not Teasing

I knew somebody would ask about the PN when I was writing it. The parts just came in and I stopped quick after work to look at them to see if they really were upgraded I'll call them tomorrow and see if I can get both part # the old and the new so that you can tell which is which.

 

[Bill Scott]

inner seals

I went to my dealer to get the part # of the new window channel wipers for everybody. While I was there I took them out to compare them & make sure there were the right ones ! YOU GUESSED IT OMPLETELY WRONG, so back to square one. I also checked with a local glass co. and they do have the self adhesive window channel felt for this purpose, so this is probably the route for now.

Does anybody know exactly how to remove the door panels without damaging any parts.

THANKS AGAIN

 

[Bill Scott]

Scratched Windows

I found the product that is made for this purpose. it's called MOLE SKIN it comes with or without the self adhesive backing ( you want the self adhesive type ) I then had my service manager print me the door panel removal procedure, just in case there was something special that you had to watch out for. there's nothing tricky about it. I took the panels off, cleaned both wipers to remove any grease wax or anything that would prevent a good bond.The mole skin that I got came 2'' wide, so I cut it into 1/2" strips which worked out fine, had the windows re-tinted and hopefully we're back in business.
If anybody wants all of the fine details or more info. please let me know and I'll do what I can to help you out. It's a simple project once you know what to do, probably about an hour. :seeya

 

[Bill Scott]

Scratched Windows

I would say fix them yourself NOW if you don,t want the problem GM may or may not come out with a new design, but if you want to tint your windows now and don't want , it's simple.Even if you don't intend on tinting it will save the windows.
If you want the door info. that I have send me an E-mail with your address and phone and I will FAX or mail it to you. Also let me know if you have assess to this MOLE SKIN product.
Hope I can help you out !!!

GOOD LUCK