Problem with windows....

Arustik1 · 04-09-2009, 12:14 PM

So everytime I roll the window all the way down and then back up, I get some sort of crap on the inside glass of the windows in my E92...

It is so frustrating I keep having to clean the glass. I tried cleaning the pads that the window touches on its way down/up but that only helped so much...

Do you guys think there is something underneath the window causing this? It wouldn't be such a simple process to take everything apart right?

Thanks for all the insight!
-Dave

Enjoiyourlife · 04-09-2009, 12:33 PM

is it a streak right above the lock mechanism? because my e92 does the same damn thing whenever I roll my windows all the way down/up!

drvai · 04-09-2009, 06:03 PM

Same problem here. I first though it was maybe wax that got into the door and stains the window. No idea what it might be.

Z22Z · 04-09-2009, 06:09 PM

i have that too. it used to be much worst before though. now it's just every now and then.

I335 · 04-09-2009, 06:30 PM

I have it too - same spot. I think it's cosmoline. Probably have to take the door panel off to see where it's coming from and just clean it. Funny - when I had my car in for service I asked them to take care of this and they said they cleaned the window. Well duh!!!!

Arustik1 · 04-10-2009, 03:24 AM

It's so annoying...

lizak187 · 04-10-2009, 10:09 AM

Same problem here on my M3 it looks horrid...carry the invisible glass and a microfiber in the trunk if it really starts bothing me.

nikku · 04-10-2009, 10:49 AM

Try taking a cue tip with diluted all purpose cleaner, start off with a ratio of 10 parts APC and 1 part water then clean the contact area where the window glass hits.

Be sure after you clean it that you condition the area, wipe off access with cue tip and let it dry before firing the window up and down again.

That should help.

drvai · 04-10-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by nikku

Try taking a cue tip with diluted all purpose cleaner, start off with a ratio of 10 parts APC and 1 part water then clean the contact area where the window glass hits.

Be sure after you clean it that you condition the area, wipe off access with cue tip and let it dry before firing the window up and down again.

That should help.

Thank your answer. Can you be more specific regarding the "conditioning"?

nikku · 04-10-2009, 03:33 PM

you could use an all purpose conditioner like Poor boys Natural Look Dressing or PB's trim restorer. Apply by using the cue tip. Don't be too generous when applying or you'll just have a lot of cleaning up to do

Arustik1 · 04-22-2009, 10:35 PM

When you say cue tip I think billiards lmao. What do you mean??

aut0sh0cker · 04-23-2009, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Arustik1

When you say cue tip I think billiards lmao. What do you mean??

he means a Q-tip

04-09-2009, 12:14 PM	#1
Arustik1 HYEPWR 103 Rep 2,868 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Problem with windows.... So everytime I roll the window all the way down and then back up, I get some sort of crap on the inside glass of the windows in my E92... It is so frustrating I keep having to clean the glass. I tried cleaning the pads that the window touches on its way down/up but that only helped so much... Do you guys think there is something underneath the window causing this? It wouldn't be such a simple process to take everything apart right? Thanks for all the insight! -Dave __________________ 2002 330ci Titanium Silver / Gray 2005 X5 3.0i Black Sapphire Metallic / Black 2002 M3 Laguna Seca Blue / Black 2001 M5 Jet Black / Black
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04-09-2009, 12:33 PM	#2
Enjoiyourlife Sensei 52 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (3)	is it a streak right above the lock mechanism? because my e92 does the same damn thing whenever I roll my windows all the way down/up! __________________
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04-09-2009, 06:03 PM	#3
drvai Major 151 Rep 1,274 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Same problem here. I first though it was maybe wax that got into the door and stains the window. No idea what it might be.
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04-09-2009, 06:09 PM	#4
Z22Z Lieutenant 35 Rep 536 Posts Drives: WRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA iTrader: (0)	i have that too. it used to be much worst before though. now it's just every now and then.
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04-09-2009, 06:30 PM	#5
I335 Brigadier General 129 Rep 4,248 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	I have it too - same spot. I think it's cosmoline. Probably have to take the door panel off to see where it's coming from and just clean it. Funny - when I had my car in for service I asked them to take care of this and they said they cleaned the window. Well duh!!!!
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04-10-2009, 03:24 AM	#6
Arustik1 HYEPWR 103 Rep 2,868 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	It's so annoying... __________________ 2002 330ci Titanium Silver / Gray 2005 X5 3.0i Black Sapphire Metallic / Black 2002 M3 Laguna Seca Blue / Black 2001 M5 Jet Black / Black
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lizak187 Lizak187 25 Rep 499 Posts Drives: 2004 bmw 325ci/2008m3 coup Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Same problem here on my M3 it looks horrid...carry the invisible glass and a microfiber in the trunk if it really starts bothing me.
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04-10-2009, 10:49 AM	#8
nikku Detailing Nerd 17 Rep 311 Posts Drives: Infiniti G35 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Try taking a cue tip with diluted all purpose cleaner, start off with a ratio of 10 parts APC and 1 part water then clean the contact area where the window glass hits. Be sure after you clean it that you condition the area, wipe off access with cue tip and let it dry before firing the window up and down again. That should help. __________________ Toronto, Ontario
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04-10-2009, 03:33 PM	#10
nikku Detailing Nerd 17 Rep 311 Posts Drives: Infiniti G35 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	you could use an all purpose conditioner like Poor boys Natural Look Dressing or PB's trim restorer. Apply by using the cue tip. Don't be too generous when applying or you'll just have a lot of cleaning up to do __________________ Toronto, Ontario
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04-22-2009, 10:35 PM	#11
Arustik1 HYEPWR 103 Rep 2,868 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	When you say cue tip I think billiards lmao. What do you mean?? __________________ 2002 330ci Titanium Silver / Gray 2005 X5 3.0i Black Sapphire Metallic / Black 2002 M3 Laguna Seca Blue / Black 2001 M5 Jet Black / Black
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