Electric Window Lubricant? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

divine · 12-13-2007, 03:24 PM

I have an '01 Camry LE and just wondered whether someone could suggest a good lubricant for the [electric] windows. I've been to AutoZone and Discount Auto; and they don't seem to know what I'm talking about [?], but I know there is such a thing.

Thanks for your help.

Larry

Dave's · 12-13-2007, 06:41 PM

Talking about spray silicone (by liquid wrench and others) for the rubber? This helps prevent the glass from sticking to it and causing a motor overload. Use white lithium on the hinges and latch mechanisms and graphite or lock grease in the lock.

divine · 12-13-2007, 06:52 PM

Thanks so much Dave for your help.

Larry

TBayToyotaBoy · 12-14-2007, 11:02 PM

I would recommend Jig-A-Loo for the rubber window tracks. It gets REALLY, REALLY COLD where I live and this stuff keeps the windows from binding. No oily residue, and not petroleum-based so it won't degrade the rubber. I've been using it for five years with no problems...

Dave's · 12-14-2007, 11:16 PM

I saw that (jig a loo) as well. Couldn't tell if it's silicone spray or not. Looks like it may just be a brand name but I couldn't find what's in it. (Maybe my eyes are too bad)

Mike Gerber · 12-15-2007, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave's

I saw that (jig a loo) as well. Couldn't tell if it's silicone spray or not. Looks like it may just be a brand name but I couldn't find what's in it. (Maybe my eyes are too bad)

Where did you see this jig a loo?

As a side note to the original poster, I first use WD-40 in the tracks, (with the straw provided), more as a cleaning agent than a lubricant. WD-40 is safe for rubber according to the WD-40 website. I have also been using it for years on my cv joint boots to keep them from drying out. I then follow up with white lithium grease to keep the tracks lubricated. White lithium grease does not wash away easily when it rains.

Mike

Dave's · 12-15-2007, 04:36 PM

Saw it Pep Boys (an auto parts store) and wallyworld. Think the can was orange. It showed much the same uses as silicone. BTW, I also do the door seals.

marc780 · 12-15-2007, 05:43 PM

The other people sure have a lot of window lube tips, my only 2 cents is, dont forget to roll the windows all the way down and lube inside the seal (the one the window rubs against). dont roll those windows up for a couple hours or it will streak theglass, and stink inside the car too much.

Mike Gerber · 12-16-2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave's

Saw it Pep Boys (an auto parts store) and wallyworld. Think the can was orange. It showed much the same uses as silicone. BTW, I also do the door seals.

Thanks.

Mike

Toyotanut · 12-18-2007, 05:36 PM

You can also try adjusting the window regulator. The 2 bolts that hold it to the door panel should be slotted to allow some free play. A lot of times just by loosing up the bolts then retightening them will do the trick....