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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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Every morning my windows wont roll down because it seems as they are frozen. Its a P.I.A clam baking cigs on the morning drive. Is there any areas to touch up with lube to keep this from happening? Thanks
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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With the window down, I spray silicone spray down into the channels, then even more on the channel up above the window level. Cycle the windows a few times and call it good.
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 05:39 PM
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so id have to take off the inside door panel?
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 05:40 PM
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but thanks for the tips
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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quitting seems like a viable solution.
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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No need to remove door panels. Spray down the channel the windows ride in. Flood it a bit.This is so easy.
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 06:01 PM
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Or quit smoking, it's probably better for you in the long run lol
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by subi_stout
Every morning my windows wont roll down because it seems as they are frozen. Its a P.I.A clam baking cigs on the morning drive. Is there any areas to touch up with lube to keep this from happening? Thanks
Ryan
Get up earlier an let the jeep run with heater on or quit smoking.
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Gionet
quitting seems like a viable solution.
Originally Posted by Passt
Or quit smoking, it's probably better for you in the long run lol
Originally Posted by 413maxwedge
quit smoking.

I don't smoke and I still need to roll down my windows occasionally....


So...any of you have a suggestion that would actually help?
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
So...any of you have a suggestion that would actually help?
the windows only stay frozen until the cabin is warmed up, so its short term.

Quitting smoking would actually help, both his life and his vehicle.

Not only that but he would smell more pleasent for the jeepacorns / wifeacorns

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Originally Posted by Gionet
the windows only stay frozen until the cabin is warmed up, so its short term.
Mine don't.

So for me its not really short term. :/
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
I don't smoke and I still need to roll down my windows occasionally....


So...any of you have a suggestion that would actually help?
Try reading ,instead of running at the mouth I see a few good answer's and a few that poke fun at the clam bake. So you have anything with any amount of common sense to add.
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 413maxwedge
Try reading ,instead of running at the mouth I see a few good answer's and a few that poke fun at the clam bake. So you have anything with any amount of common sense to add.
I think Post #2 and #6 are good, not just cuz they're mine, either. Sense of humor is required along with reading skills.
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 413maxwedge
Try reading ,instead of running at the mouth I see a few good answer's and a few that poke fun at the clam bake. So you have anything with any amount of common sense to add.

Aw, you mad cuz I gave some guys a hard time?



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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
Aw, you mad cuz I gave some guys a hard time?



Sorry for not giving a ribbon to those who posted valuable posts.
Heck, I'm not mad. I'm right there with ya. You owe me a ribbon BTW.
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