Marks on the windows
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Instructor
Joined: Aug 2002
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Marks on the windows
Hi,
I'm Dutch, can't help it..., I own a C4 Convertible now for 2 years and the fever is growing rapidly.
On my left window some scratches appear. Trying to look down the brushes don't look to be in a great state.
My Haynes manual doesn't give any cidea's on how to get even close.
Yes, it's the outside of the window.
Any idea's?
I'm Dutch, can't help it..., I own a C4 Convertible now for 2 years and the fever is growing rapidly.
On my left window some scratches appear. Trying to look down the brushes don't look to be in a great state.
My Haynes manual doesn't give any cidea's on how to get even close.
Yes, it's the outside of the window.
Any idea's?
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,636
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From: Lafayette IN
Re: Marks on the windows (JP's C4)
Are you asking how to adjust the window, replace the felt, or remove the scratch? If the scratch is fine enough, you can get it out with #0000 steel wool. This has worked for me since the previous owner apparently rolled his windows up and down when he off-roaded my Vette in the coal mines. As far as adjusting, well, someone else will need to answer :D -Matt-
Racer
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 389
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From: Micco FL
Re: Marks on the windows (JP's C4)
Scratches on the outside of the window come from 3 main sources: 1) those little black felt pads being worn out; 2) the outside seal (the rubber thing at the top of the door and at the base of the window). The metal backbone at the base of the seal rusts and scratches the window; 3) and the third and least likely is grit stuck in the outside rubber seal.
To avoid any more scratching, replace both the seal and the felt pads.
To avoid any more scratching, replace both the seal and the felt pads.
Advanced
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 79
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From: The Netherlands aka "Absurdistan"
Re: Marks on the windows (JP's C4)
Dacht niet dat je het glas hoeft te demonteren. Binnenbekleding verwijderen en glas in laagste positie laten zakken is volgens mij voldoende.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 1,208
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From: Glenshaw, Pa. Near Pittsburgh U.S.A.
Re: Marks on the windows (JP's C4)
I have a bad scratch in my driver side window outside. It came from one of the rivets that hold the outside moulding to the door. Worked it self loose and before I noticed it scratched the window.
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