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Frozen Windows

Started by Quinid, January 13, 2017, 08:08:17 PM

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Quinid

I know I'm not the only smoker here. My 2010 SHO windows, all of them, freeze shut due to design when I get off work in the winter.  The rubber likes to stick to the glass along the bottom of the windows where I assume water rests. And it takes about 30 minutes of driving to thaw enough to break loose not including my 10 minute remote start. Has anyone found anything to prevent that from happening? Like something to spray on the rubber that won't leave streaks on the glass? This is my first vehicle that seems to happen every time it gets below freezing.
2014 Blue Flex 303A Appearance package all stock
2000 F250 XLT 7.3L 410k miles
SOLD--2010 nonPP SHO  Unleashed 93 tune, 3 bar map, K&N drop in filter. PPE Catted Downpipes. VTA mod
1957 Chevy 3200 pickup 3 speed stock straight 6
1968 Camaro RS 3 speed 350 sb with vortec heads.

Blackhawk

You can try silicon spray, I use it on our van to keep the door seals from freezing to the frame.
Quote from: Quinid on January 13, 2017, 08:08:17 PM
I know I'm not the only smoker here. My 2010 SHO windows, all of them, freeze shut due to design when I get off work in the winter.  The rubber likes to stick to the glass along the bottom of the windows where I assume water rests. And it takes about 30 minutes of driving to thaw enough to break loose not including my 10 minute remote start. Has anyone found anything to prevent that from happening? Like something to spray on the rubber that won't leave streaks on the glass? This is my first vehicle that seems to happen every time it gets below freezing.

ZSHO

#2
I would start off by cleaning the excess area with a box of QTIPS and a bottle of rubbing alcohol and clean inside the gaps where the window sits thoroughly,probably have dirt,ash buildup that has accumulated over the years and see if that helps.  Z


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

Gjkrisa

Or when it's still frozen just run your credit card along the seal might keep it from sticking again.

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2016 Taurus SHO pp Shadow Black
diy emblems,jms boost max, FORscan modder

derfdog15

Quote from: Gjkrisa on January 13, 2017, 11:01:48 PM
Or when it's still frozen just run your credit card along the seal might keep it from sticking again.

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I am generally afraid to mess with it when frozen, because my trim froze right after I plastidipped it and returned to the cold, and when I tried to unfreeze it, it ripped a chunk of plastidip off so I had a nice spot of chrome that I had to redo.

But without that worry, credit card would probably work well for OP
2015 Tuxedo Black SHO PP -(SAE corrected): 369.4/451.4 - Gone to the automotive graveyard but not forgotten

2016 F150 FX4 Sport - 3.5L V6 Ecoboost - Stock for now

2003 Redfire V6 Mustang - Building to be an 11 second car

SHOdded

Silicon spray directly in the window channels, and on a rag directly on any rubber.  But all of the above are great ideas :thumb:
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

Quinid

Thank you guys. I'll definitely try the credit card thing first.
2014 Blue Flex 303A Appearance package all stock
2000 F250 XLT 7.3L 410k miles
SOLD--2010 nonPP SHO  Unleashed 93 tune, 3 bar map, K&N drop in filter. PPE Catted Downpipes. VTA mod
1957 Chevy 3200 pickup 3 speed stock straight 6
1968 Camaro RS 3 speed 350 sb with vortec heads.

Gjkrisa

Did it work?

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2016 Taurus SHO pp Shadow Black
diy emblems,jms boost max, FORscan modder

Quinid

Sorta. But you have to do it every time, which is just annoying.
2014 Blue Flex 303A Appearance package all stock
2000 F250 XLT 7.3L 410k miles
SOLD--2010 nonPP SHO  Unleashed 93 tune, 3 bar map, K&N drop in filter. PPE Catted Downpipes. VTA mod
1957 Chevy 3200 pickup 3 speed stock straight 6
1968 Camaro RS 3 speed 350 sb with vortec heads.

Gjkrisa

Crazy my windows never have an issue the windows get hit enough to melt the ice away from the window although we have low humidity.

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2016 Taurus SHO pp Shadow Black
diy emblems,jms boost max, FORscan modder