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Old Jul 21, 2019 | 03:33 PM
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Hello guys
I’m looking around for advices regarding products and DIY for maintenance of rubber materials (window linings+hardtop) especially that im experiencing wind noise on the driver’s side window.
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Old Jul 21, 2019 | 08:46 PM
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Worth a try!!


Nasser:
I kept hearing about Gummi Pfleger on various auto websites so I googled it and found a few options. I settled on Sonax brand. It definitely leaves the rubber pliable.
It was not very expensive and the bottle and applicator should last a long time. The wind noise might be from the rubber not slipping past some glass...Hope that this helps.
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Old Jul 22, 2019 | 06:20 PM
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GummiPfleger works great to keep rubber seals from collecting water and freezing in the winter. It won't do anything to reduce wind noise.
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