Freezing water can seep into the window tracks and create drag when you try to open the window. That drag can damage the window regulator cables, costing you almost $300. You can avoid the problem entirely by lubricating the window tracks with spray silicone or dry Teflon spray lubricant. Silicone stays slick even in cold weather, so windows slide smoothly, lessening the wear on your window motors.
If water seeps between your door and weather stripping and freezes, you could be frozen out of your car or truck. To prevent the water from freezing you out, coat both the weather stripping and the mating door surfaces with spray silicone.
1. Lower the window and shoot the spray right into the front and back window track. Apply enough lube so it drips all the way down the track.
2. Then operate the window through several open and close cycles to spread the lube along the entire track. Use glass cleaner and a paper towel to remove any spray that lands on the glass.
3. Wipe the silicone lube onto your door and trunk weather stripping. To avoid spraying silicone into your car’s interior, spray it directly onto a clean rag.
4. Repeat the procedure on door mating surfaces and the trunk lid.