mjfox

my drivers side window has a few patterned scrapes
any one know what is causing this.
what new parts in the door will fix this
can the window be polished

all help
appreciated
thanks mike

TLO

I have the same issue with the windows on my 93. I believe it is the anti-rattle door window bumpers but this has yet to be confirmed. Check the link below for more information:
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...2&dept_id=1445

If the scratches are not too deep, they can be buffed out. This page has more info on removing scratches from auto glass:
http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4811213...r-windows.html

tim32920

I have the same prob on my 92 thanks for the info

TRace8893

Hey, I also have the same problem on my 93! Thanks for the info! Not sure why I haven't looked into the problem (oh yeah, I'm busy with school). I'll try to buff them out, however I do think the scratches are a bit too deep. Figure I'd like to know what is for sure doing the damage before I try to fix/replace anything so thanks for the lead.

zr1fred

It's usually the pads on the outer door seals that cause the problem. As far as I know the window can't be fixed, it needs to be replaced. For some reason, the newer C4's (90up) seem to have more of a problem with it. I know I've gone through a lot of them on the LT1 cars.

lostnfoundC4

Same problem on my '86

engle1147

Both of the side glass on my '89 are scratched too deep for a buff job.

jrzvette

Same thing on my 93. It must be the anti rattle bumpers, the scratches are right where the front pad is shown in the Ecklers diagram. Thanks

engle1147

I just got some new ones I'm going to install soon.

the scratches "are" where the rattle felts ride...my old ones are flattened out from age and feel hard as a 2x4 to the touch.

Steve59

Got them on my 87. Don't know why there aren't any on the drever side.

95BlueBomber

You are going to need some extra "anti-rattle" in that bad boy with that 383!

TLO

flynn508

probably just havent used the drivers window as much! The felt pads wear out and harden over time, causing scratches. It is a PITA to open up the door panels and change them out, but needed to keep from scratching the glass. This will happen in ANY car over time BTW; my 01 Audi is getting some scratches on the drivers window already.

LBA50

My '96 has the same issue. Any advice on removing the door trim panel? Most instructions say "lower door glass" first, but it seems like that would simply put the window in the way of where I need to work. Can the glas be moved aside once the trim panel is off? (Obviously, I've never gone into the door before.)

Thanks in advance for any tips.

WW7

I replaced the front one on the passenger side last year, easy fix. Just unbolt the old one and bolt in the new , uses one bolt, and may need to adjust a bit , only took 1/2 hour tops. Driver side may take a little longer, more door parts to remove...WW

RiceBurnerZ07

Same problem on my '91

bdw18_123

This seems to be a common issue. My '93 drivers window has scratches, I can tell it's from the outer window felt seal. The seal is really hard and pieces are broken off that line right up with the scratches. I have new outer felt seals for both doors (original GM parts) but I haven't installed them yet. I may replace the driver's window someday, but I don't plan on doing it anytime soon.

RLG

I have the same problem on the drivers side.I have new felts to install. Glad I work for a Auto Glass Company.

Be careful with buffing Curved tempered glass, If it gets to hot it will explode!!

TLO

I too thought it was my outer door seals and I replaced them on both doors. Took about 45 minutes. I thought everything was golden until I rolled my window back up and it still sounded like nails on a chalkboard. Hence the reason I suspect the anti rattle door window bumpers.

RLG

The bumpers was what I was referring to , the scratches were deep and the same width as the bumpers.