Creaking doors? Mystery solved

[chillax]

Once again, dry lube on the felt atop the doors. And wet lube inside the door top flaps.

Please explain.






















































jk I'm not sure if it's you but I've read that so many times in this thread lol

 

[nype]

Update.
Sailkote and Krytox seem to work on my well kept/cleaned car lasts about 2 month,s

Has lasted numerous years for me. Longevity could be related to many factors. I do need to reapply on the rear doors soon. Very slight creaking has come back. Which I only really notice when going up/down/around parkade ramps. No biggie.

 

[tWiStEd-tORqUe]

Any alternative to Sailkote, it's not sold where I live, and I can't order it online because it comes in an aerosol can.

 

[ElectricEye]

Any alternative to Sailkote, it's not sold where I live, and I can't order it online because it comes in an aerosol can.

I picked up a 3m brand dry lubricant on Amazon, and have gotten excellent results.

 

[nype]

I picked up a 3m brand dry lubricant on Amazon, and have gotten excellent results.

Is it also a spray though? I have had to treat the rear door top felt areas with Sailkote again (years after the first treatment). The product is a bit challenging to work with for this type of application.

 

[ElectricEye]

Is it also a spray though? I have had to treat the rear door top felt areas with Sailkote again (years after the first treatment). The product is a bit challenging to work with for this type of application.

Yes, it's a spray.
Just looked at the can, I was incorrect - it's not 3M, it's Dupont.

Dupont Non-Stick Dry Film Lubricant with Teflon is what the can says.

Dry, clean, non-oily coating.
Repels Grit & Grime.
Reduces sliding friction.
Bonds to surface.
(is what the rest of the can reads)

 

[tWiStEd-tORqUe]

So it's summer time again and the creaking noise is back.

Unfortunately i couldn't find any dry lube spray locally even the WD40 brand.

I can order Krytox that's fine.

Will one these work as an alternative to SailKote

Muc Off Dry Lube (50-ml) https://a.co/d/aitjE7j


DuPont Non-Stick Dry-Film Lubricant Drip Bottle, 4 oz https://a.co/d/6tCLPUW

Finish Line Dry Bike Lubricant with Teflon Squeeze Bottle, 8 oz. https://a.co/d/7tLcGOF

 

[StealthGTI]

My door creaking turned out to be the need to tighten this M10 triple square door stop bolt...

A little thread lock will keep it snug. I've never lubricated or treated my door seals in five years and 160,000+ miles. Tightening this bolt solved everything. YMMV.

Good Luck!

 

[starsmith]

This issue really varies with humidity for me. Almost never get it in socal but in houston and austin it's squeak city. Will try some of the solutions from this thread.

 

[ElectricEye]

So it's summer time again and the creaking noise is back.

Unfortunately i couldn't find any dry lube spray locally even the WD40 brand.

I can order Krytox that's fine.

Will one these work as an alternative to SailKote

Muc Off Dry Lube (50-ml) https://a.co/d/aitjE7j


DuPont Non-Stick Dry-Film Lubricant Drip Bottle, 4 oz https://a.co/d/6tCLPUW

Finish Line Dry Bike Lubricant with Teflon Squeeze Bottle, 8 oz. https://a.co/d/7tLcGOF

I would imagine they'd work - I use that Finish Line on my bicycle.