Power Window Rebuild - Lubrication

[Roger D.]

Folks:

Continuing on the '72 restoration project and currently rebuilding the power windows. Can someone tell me what kind of lubricant should be used for the guides/tracks? Also how about the latch mechanisms?

Thanks,
Roger

[Stewart L.]

Re: Power Window Rebuild - Lubrication

Corvette Central has a window rebuild how to on their web site that will help you. I tried to link but it didn't want to work.

[Gary R.]

Re: Power Window Rebuild - Lubrication

I rebuilt my 72's LH window a couple of years ago. I only had white lithium spray grease so I used that and it worked fine but I had a film on the glass every time I closed it. It finally worn down or dried up so no more on the glass but it still works great. Used it on latch too.

[Joe L.]

Re: Power Window Rebuild - Lubrication

Folks:

Continuing on the '72 restoration project and currently rebuilding the power windows. Can someone tell me what kind of lubricant should be used for the guides/tracks? Also how about the latch mechanisms?

Thanks,
Roger

Roger-----


If it were me, I'd use GM #12377985. You can also use this for many other applications. In fact, it's almost a "one-size-fits-all" lubricant as far as Corvettes go (except front wheel bearings).

[Patrick H.]

Re: Power Window Rebuild - Lubrication

White lithium grease is what was originally used, and I have used that when servicing the tracks. As Gary notes, don't get it on the glass.