Windows seem to work great but would like to keep them running smooth so as not to put any unwanted strain.

Would the WD40 silicone do the trick or is there something else preferred by the Vets in this group??

Thank you!

 

Where ya thinking of putting the silicone?
(';')

 

Here???

 

Yeah, use silicone. Not WD40.

WD40.....gotta love the stuff....is actually a mild solvent. Harmless almost no matter where you use it. BUT.....elderly felt-and-rubber channels might object.

Cheers
DD

 

Hi Doug

Is where i was planning on using correct?

Also i thought WD40 made a silicone spray now? Never used it before. Otherwise what product would you recommend?

Picture attached

 

Location OK....let it run right down the channels.

I never knew there was a "WD40" silicone spray. Learn something new every day. I was thinking of the traditional WD40.

The WD40 version of silicone will be fine

Cheers
DD

 

@doug

thanks will do.

I didnt know until I saw it at autozone yesterday!

thanks for all the advice guys and enjoy the weekend!

 

Hi Chris,

Most people advise using silicone for the window channels. Just remember that silicone attracts dust.

Although messy to dispense, graphite powder is also a good dry lubricant which does not attract dust and therefore will not gum up your window channels over time.

Regards,

Nigel

 

I sprayed WD40 on the window channels' FELT of my Ford minivan to remedy a slow moving glass window and I am still regretting it. It made the whole problem worse. How do you remove WD40?

 

Hi Chris. Silicone spray works great. Be real careful to not get it on anything else. Just a little bit and spread it around in the channel.

Sounds like you have all the problems fixed and are doing preventative stuff now. My suggestion is to start checking and cleaning electrical connections and switches. Jaguars are known for poor electrical connections. There are hundreds of connections in your car and eventually, if not maintained, every single one of them will corrode, come loose, or otherwise fail. Those connections are everywhere, there must be a hundred under the hood. Just start going through the car checking each one. Disconnect, check for corrosion, get the contacts shiny, reconnect making sure it fits tight and secure, then test and go on to the next one. Get the wiring diagram to be sure to find them all. For example, power windows; clean the switches, fuses, connectors, and make sure the motors are grounded well and the windows will just zip up and down. By going through the whole car like this you will learn a ton about the car and make troubleshooting much easier in the future. Just one man's opinion.

 

WD 40 had been a staple for all kinds of tasks. Most apart from it's original purpose. The 40th formula in the search of a Water Dessicant .

Tis the mineral spirts base does the other stuff.

I've a can or two that are DOD surplus. the military version of WD40.

Carl

 

Yellow:

That connector issue is more wide spread than most of us realize.

I was reading "Auto Restorer". An article on the rescue of a 37 De Soto parts car. It involved a long trip with truck and trailer. The truck suffered a no head lamp issue. the author decided it was a dimmer switch issue. Old truck I guess, floor switch. Not a stalk!! The author swapped in a new one.. the lights returned. Afterwards, he reflected, the old switch was just fine. the ere disconnect/connect fixed the corrosion. I think that is more common than realized....

Carl ,

 

Yup, a cleaning all connections and grounds will preemptively solve 80% of the much-ballyhooed "Lucas, Prince of Darkness" problems.

I go right to engine bay and any areas exposed to the elements. In my experience, wiring and connectors in the cabin don't suffer much.....unless years of unresolved water leaks have turned the cabin into a damp environment, that is. And that's somewhat common!

Cheers
DD

 

Also helpful to remove grime. I use a interior cleaning wipe and try to jam it into the channel and then run the window past it until ive got all of the glass cleaned, lubricates as well.

 

Hi guys!

Hope you are all having a good labor day.

Thank you for the advice on the electrics.

I intend to start going through them soon. First off doing plugs then crankshaft vapor screen clean up. Just waiting on new gaskets. Don't know WHAT i will find in there hahha

What product would you guys recommend for electric connector cleaning?

Thanks again!

 

Was this just standard WD40?