Tired of that Sunroof creak or rubbing sound over bumps?

***fiji06si13*** · 10-14-2006, 07:16 PM

Here is my how to on solving the problem.
Here is what you will find on the seal when you open sun roof.

Note: This is what causes the problem it makes the noise when going over bumps. It also rubbs on the roof and in time will sand paint off your roof.
Step one:
Get a clean rag or towel, tilt sunroof up.
Step two:
Spray alcohol based window cleaner on the clean rag.
Step three:
Clean sunroof seal by rubbing rag around seal.

Note: This is what it should look like after you clean it.
Step four:
Clean roof where seal makes contact so there is no sand, wax, cosmic dust,etc. on roof.

Step five:
Slide sunroof back now so you can clean front part of seal and front of roof that makes contact with roof.
Step six:
While wearing a latex glove apply Sil Glide or any other kind of silicon in a tube that is for weather stripping or rubber seals to sunroof seal.

Note:You can get this at any automotive store this one is carried by NAPPA.
Step seven:
Slide sunroof back and apply the silicone to front of seal.

Note: This is what it looks like after it is applied becareful not to get it on glass it is a pain to clean off.

Note: While slid back you can get the sides that you can't get while sun roof is tilted up.

Step eight:
Wipe off excess silicone so you don't attract dirt and dust.
Presto! No more creak sounds while going over bumps or pulling into driveways. This also acts as lubricant for seal so motor doesn't have to work as hard to open roof.
Plus it acts as a good winterizer for the sunroof for those of you who don't open it in the winter time! -30 degrees F
Hope you enjoy this post and it helps you guys out.

shawn-o · 10-14-2006, 07:24 PM

If you wouldnt mind, Could you search for a part number on the tube?. I work at napa in canada and would love to get my hands on this stuff. it doesent look like something we have on our shelf though.

thanks

***fiji06si13*** · 10-14-2006, 07:42 PM

http://www.agscompany.com/products/i...wProducts=true
Go here I used the SG4 product!

foolio_67 · 10-14-2006, 11:20 PM

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

**atruhondagrl** · 10-14-2006, 11:40 PM

Thanks a ton for posting this. It drives me up the wall too.

***fiji06si13*** · 10-15-2006, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foolio_67

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

No problem any thing i can do to help and contribute to the community!lolz

Spread the word. lol

***fiji06si13*** · 10-15-2006, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atruhondagrl

Thanks a ton for posting this. It drives me up the wall too.

No problem any thing i can do to help and contribute to the community!lolz

Spread the word. LOL

**dentrecords** · 10-15-2006, 11:14 AM

+rep!

**Yodums** · 10-15-2006, 11:38 AM

Any ideas on how to apply the seal for door windows? Mine feels like it's loose in place and shakes when I'm driving with it down.

Great write up BTW.

Streethonda06 · 10-15-2006, 11:40 AM

This has nothing to do w/ the thread but i gota say that a nice a$$ camera!!!!

***fiji06si13*** · 10-15-2006, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Streethonda06

This has nothing to do w/ the thread but i gota say that a nice a$$ camera!!!!

Thanx!

I finally got it to work right plus i was taking VGA picture instead of 5 mega pixels and then resizing them i think that was distorting them. Gonna do it this way for now on.

rmfa · 10-17-2006, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawn-o

If you wouldnt mind, Could you search for a part number on the tube?. I work at napa in canada and would love to get my hands on this stuff. it doesent look like something we have on our shelf though.

thanks

Please don't quote the pictures again. Look how much you have to scroll with just the first two quotes.

Anyways, this is great information. Very informative.

shawn-o · 10-17-2006, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmfa

Please don't quote the pictures again. Look how much you have to scroll with just the first two quotes.

Anyways, this is great information. Very informative.

oh no- not more scrolling.

i edited my post just for your viewing pleasure. I ended up using a weatherstripping lube from GM.

**Nomar06** · 10-17-2006, 01:09 PM

This is going to be a must do!!!!

sfccrx · 10-17-2006, 01:32 PM

great idea.

andyman1080 · 10-20-2006, 05:43 PM

great work! plan to do it this weekend, my sunroof is driving me insane.

***fiji06si13*** · 02-10-2007, 12:43 AM

bump bring back some old school......

**marc-o-lishuz** · 02-10-2007, 01:24 AM

whoa... thanks for the bump! +rep for your great tip!!!

***fiji06si13*** · 03-25-2007, 08:01 PM

It's spring time warmer weather is here just want to bring this back so any one that opens thier sunroof and sees all the dirt and dust in there can do this to clean it up...LOL i still have to do this i opened on the way ho,e friday and it was scary to see all the dirt grime and dust that built up over the winter....LOL

**webby** · 05-28-2007, 02:01 AM

moved it into the diy area. Not really an exterior "style" mod, but it's the best location for it I think.

10-14-2006, 07:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
*fiji06si13* 2JZ-GE VVT-i Bitches! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Future EsQue Age: 29 Posts: 11,201 Justin aka Mr. JT iTrader: 4 / 100%	Tired of that Sunroof creak or rubbing sound over bumps? Here is my how to on solving the problem. Here is what you will find on the seal when you open sun roof. Note: This is what causes the problem it makes the noise when going over bumps. It also rubbs on the roof and in time will sand paint off your roof. Step one: Get a clean rag or towel, tilt sunroof up. Step two: Spray alcohol based window cleaner on the clean rag. Step three: Clean sunroof seal by rubbing rag around seal. Note: This is what it should look like after you clean it. Step four: Clean roof where seal makes contact so there is no sand, wax, cosmic dust,etc. on roof. Step five: Slide sunroof back now so you can clean front part of seal and front of roof that makes contact with roof. Step six: While wearing a latex glove apply Sil Glide or any other kind of silicon in a tube that is for weather stripping or rubber seals to sunroof seal. Note:You can get this at any automotive store this one is carried by NAPPA. Step seven: Slide sunroof back and apply the silicone to front of seal. Note: This is what it looks like after it is applied becareful not to get it on glass it is a pain to clean off. Note: While slid back you can get the sides that you can't get while sun roof is tilted up. Step eight: Wipe off excess silicone so you don't attract dirt and dust. Presto! No more creak sounds while going over bumps or pulling into driveways. This also acts as lubricant for seal so motor doesn't have to work as hard to open roof. Plus it acts as a good winterizer for the sunroof for those of you who don't open it in the winter time! -30 degrees F Hope you enjoy this post and it helps you guys out. __________________ No VSA ftw! RIP Bernie Mac, Ricardo Montalban, Lux Interior, Dom Deluise, M.J. ... Last edited by fiji06si13; 03-08-2008 at 12:38 PM.

10-14-2006, 07:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
shawn-o Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winnipeg Age: 21 Posts: 1,810 iTrader: 3 / 100%	If you wouldnt mind, Could you search for a part number on the tube?. I work at napa in canada and would love to get my hands on this stuff. it doesent look like something we have on our shelf though. thanks Last edited by shawn-o; 10-17-2006 at 01:05 PM.

10-14-2006, 07:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
*fiji06si13* 2JZ-GE VVT-i Bitches! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Future EsQue Age: 29 Posts: 11,201 Justin aka Mr. JT iTrader: 4 / 100%	http://www.agscompany.com/products/i...wProducts=true Go here I used the SG4 product! __________________ No VSA ftw! RIP Bernie Mac, Ricardo Montalban, Lux Interior, Dom Deluise, M.J. ...

10-14-2006, 11:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
atruhondagrl Z Devil Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 25,934 Miss D. iTrader: 26 / 100%	Thanks a ton for posting this. It drives me up the wall too. __________________ 2004 Silverstone Touring 6 Spd/ 2006 FBP FG2

10-15-2006, 11:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
Yodums Scrodums Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 8,923 The Stig iTrader: 10 / 100%	Any ideas on how to apply the seal for door windows? Mine feels like it's loose in place and shakes when I'm driving with it down. Great write up BTW. __________________ 2007 Taffeta White Civic Si Coupe

10-14-2006, 11:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
foolio_67 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kamloops Posts: 960 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

10-15-2006, 11:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
Streethonda06 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 931 Greg iTrader: 1 / 100%	This has nothing to do w/ the thread but i gota say that a nice a$$ camera!!!!

10-17-2006, 01:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
Nomar06 Firm approval....I haz it Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 28 Posts: 31,106 iTrader: 12 / 100%	This is going to be a must do!!!! __________________

10-17-2006, 01:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
sfccrx Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: in a house.................somewhere in N.W. OH Posts: 899 iTrader: 0 / 0%	great idea.

10-20-2006, 05:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
andyman1080 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Age: 27 Posts: 107 iTrader: 4 / 100%	great work! plan to do it this weekend, my sunroof is driving me insane.

02-10-2007, 12:43 AM	#17 (permalink)
*fiji06si13* 2JZ-GE VVT-i Bitches! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Future EsQue Age: 29 Posts: 11,201 Justin aka Mr. JT iTrader: 4 / 100%	bump bring back some old school......

02-10-2007, 01:24 AM	#18 (permalink)
marc-o-lishuz Doraemon! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 27 Posts: 27,442 Marc iTrader: 3 / 100%	whoa... thanks for the bump! +rep for your great tip!!!

03-25-2007, 08:01 PM	#19 (permalink)
*fiji06si13* 2JZ-GE VVT-i Bitches! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Future EsQue Age: 29 Posts: 11,201 Justin aka Mr. JT iTrader: 4 / 100%	It's spring time warmer weather is here just want to bring this back so any one that opens thier sunroof and sees all the dirt and dust in there can do this to clean it up...LOL i still have to do this i opened on the way ho,e friday and it was scary to see all the dirt grime and dust that built up over the winter....LOL __________________ No VSA ftw! RIP Bernie Mac, Ricardo Montalban, Lux Interior, Dom Deluise, M.J. ...

05-28-2007, 02:01 AM	#20 (permalink)
webby Acorns! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Storage Room B Posts: 16,799 iTrader: 16 / 100%	moved it into the diy area. Not really an exterior "style" mod, but it's the best location for it I think.

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