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Frozen out!

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McHaggis69

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So, we’ve moved house.

Previously had a secure underground parking space so cold weather was never an issue.
The Z4 is now parked on the drive and twice in the last week I’ve been shut out the car due to the windows being unable to lower to allow the doors to open - frozen shut.

I’m hoping there is a simple ‘fix’ for this or do I really have to get some warm water on the drivers side window every morning of a cold Scottish winter? :roll: 🥶
 
You could try lubricating the rubbers with silicone or something similar, I’m not sure if Vaseline would work or not.
 
How about a half cover from customs covers? Would only take an extra 2 mins to cover each evening after use and take it straight off in morning and put in the boot. Not sure if these would prevent the frost though.
 
Griffo46 said:
How about a half cover from customs covers? Would only take an extra 2 mins to cover each evening after use and take it straight off in morning and put in the boot. Not sure if these would prevent the frost though.
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Yes it would :wink:

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A very light smear of the glass edges with washing up liquid works :thumbsup:
 
On the rubber seals
I’ve tried it without much success tbh. Hence comment on washing up liquid :wink:
 
On the rubber seals. I also had the problem of it freezing the mechanisms.. hot water is always the last resort. Or a cover! :rofl:
 
obewan said:
A very light smear of the glass edges with washing up liquid works :thumbsup:
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And when it rains it washes the windows. Bonus :thumbsup:

Would something like RainX work?
 
Chippie said:
You could try lubricating the rubbers with silicone or something similar, I’m not sure if Vaseline would work or not.
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I wouldn’t recommend Vaseline, or any other petroleum jelly product, as it will destroy some types of seals.

Gummy Pflege is what I’ve used on the Z4MC since 2010 :thumbsup:

https://www.micksgarage.com/g/dash-rubber-and-plastics/products/4d212517984/gummi-pflege-stift-100ml
 
mmm-five said:
Chippie said:
You could try lubricating the rubbers with silicone or something similar, I’m not sure if Vaseline would work or not.
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I wouldn’t recommend Vaseline, or any other petroleum jelly product, as it will destroy some types of seals.

Gummy Pflege is what I’ve used on the Z4MC since 2010 :thumbsup:

https://www.micksgarage.com/g/dash-rubber-and-plastics/products/4d212517984/gummi-pflege-stift-100ml
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Exactly.
Never use solvent-based lubricants on rubber, they destroy it. Washing up liquid isn't a good idea, either, as it generally includes petrol-based chemicals (solvents).
Silicone-based all the way.

One other solution is to move somewhere warmer! :lol: :lol:
 
Happens to my Z regularly in winter here in Scotland. When cold weather forecast I use a car cover. Sometime windows/door still freeze.

I use an old credit card or similar pushed between rubber seal and glass and work it round window. Generally works. Have never been tempted to use hot or warm water!
 
All the rubbers need gummi pflege, anyway. If it stops the windows sticking, so much the better. If it doesn't, I don't know what will.
 
On a Renault Megan’s cab my wife owned a few years ago I used vasoline and was promptly told off by a forum member. :oops: Not on here, didn’t have my zed then. :x Got more sense now :wink:
 
Thanks all.

Have gummi pfledged all the rubbers (oo-er matron) and will see how that goes.

A half car cover sounds like it might be in order though if the lube doesn't help.

Never realised just how wonderful an underground garage had been at my last place - it never dropped below a few degrees above freezing.
 
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