Squeaky door rubbers

[manamp27]

My door rubbers are getting squeaky whenever the car travels over rough or uneven surface that makes the chassis flex. Also very noticeable on fast takeoffs. The drivers door is the worst. I've applied gummi pfledge to all door but it hasn't helped.

Anyone else experienced this and can offer a solution?



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[tinto]

CRC 808 Silicone Spray - 500mL - Supercheap Auto Australia

[woofy]

I use gummi pfkedge. But I noticed the new mk3 says there is somethihg on the rubber and not to use anything else as it wrecks the finish.

[woofy]

Just to add to the above, check with the dealer, my 2008 RS had creaky rubber from day 1 and always has. The gummi pfledge stopped it, but the dealer had already put something else on them. In the manual I came across for the Mk3 it mentions a varnish used on all rubber to prevent ice buildup amongst other things and not to put anything on them.

[manamp27]

So after doing some google searches, seems this is very common also to bmw's. One theory is it is due to wax from washing or polishing the car, and the key is to remove the wax. So i got a bucket of hot water with dishwashing liquid and used a sponge to wipe over the door seals and inside door jambs. Incredibly, the car is now silent - no more squeaks. Great outcome!

[99Reza]

I have them squeaky door seals as well, come to think of it, only happened recently. They were dead silent when the car was newer. I'll give that hot water and soap a go.

VW and BMW should have asked Merc where they bought their door seals from, instead of plain rubber it's lined with super hard wearing cloth (almost corduroy like). I have not experienced a single squeak with my 8 year old C-Class, impressive indeed.