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[Bearddude]

I assume this must be a fairly common problem but I’m finding it a real PITA….. I can’t get into my 3 door Mini Cooper when the temperature drops below freezing because the driver and passenger doors won’t open. This seems to be because the windows can’t drop the half an inch they need to in order to clear the roofline. What a s*1t design. My only way in is to climb in through the boot. Has anyone got any practical solutions to this? Cheers.

[nicklouse]

Try Asking on a MINI forum.

 

when I lived in proper cold places you could get some spray for the rubber seals. No idea about your windows.

[Bearddude]

Oops - I’m a Mini owner as well as a MINI owner. Wrong forum - my apologies!

[gazza82]

I use a product called Gummi-Pflege on the door seals. It dries but still acts as a barrier to the frost. Used it on at least four frameless door cars now (we own two!)

Edited by gazza82, 23 January 2023 - 10:09 AM.

[mab01uk]

A very light smear of Vaseline on the door rubbers stops the doors and windows freezing shut on any car. Also allows the door window on my early MINI to drop on opening and closing the door rather than sticking to the rubber seal when frosty as you describe.

 

[gazza82]

Vaseline is petroleum based and over time can actually damage rubber.

Given today's rubber is not as good as the original bet that deteriorates even faster!

[ac427]

I use a product called Gummi-Pflege on the door seals. It dries but still acts as a barrier to the frost. Used it on at least four frameless door cars now (we own two!)

This is also available directly from the BMW parts department.

[Midas Mk1]

Krytox not vaseline, its designed to make the rubber supple, we use it at work on seals, rubbers.

Edited by Midas Mk1, 24 January 2023 - 06:46 PM.

[coopertaz]

we use mould release spray on vehicle door seals to prevent sticking in winter