How to Fix a Whistling Car Window

"That noise is driving me insane!" Have you caught yourself thinking that while motoring along at a good pace down whatever highway, interstate or country road you might be traveling? That constant whistling noise can be remedied with little cost using the instructions provided here.

Things You'll Need

  • Automotive weatherstripping (model specific)
  • X-acto knife
  • Unsharpened pencil
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Rag
  • Locate the affected window by inspecting them all for imperfections in the weatherstripping.

  • Remove the marred stripping by cutting with the X-acto knife as close to the metal frame as possible. Also, remove any adhesive residue that may have been left behind.

  • Wipe the metal down with alcohol to remove any remaining adhesive. Let alcohol dry thoroughly. (This should take very little time as alcohol evaporates quickly.)

  • Apply new adhesive to the rear side of the new weatherstripping.

  • Push the new stripping into the window channel using the eraser side of the pencil, until it is fully seated. Let the adhesive dry for 1 hour.

  • Wipe gently in and around the newly installed weatherstripping to ensure that there is no adhesive in the channel of the stripping or on the finish of the vehicle.

  • Return the window to the rolled-up position for 12 hours to ensure that the stripping seats properly.