Driver's side window comes up streaked
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From: Northern California
Have lived with this on both D and P side windows on both my 997.1 2008 C2S and my 997.2 2012 C2GTS. My service guy says it is a lubricant for the window mechanism. Seems sloppy engineering in an otherwise supremely well engineered car but as others have said what the heck, clean the windows more often. I keep a small spray bottle of eyeglass cleaner and a microfiber cloth in my door storage box, which also works great for removing dried doggie nose prints (we have a pair of Toy Manchesters who love to ride in my 911!).
Poseur
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From: Santa Barbara, CA
This seems to be a constant issue with the 997 models--coupes as well as cabriolets. And age is not a factor. When I first took delivery of the car it was a PITA but I adapted, yet now many years later it happens again periodically. Because of the cabriolet top I keep paint cleaner and windex along with two rags in the car at all times. (The canvas top should be tackled immediately if a bird targets your top or paint).
Racer
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Phoenix East Valley
This has happened to me. When I was working up in the Mojave desert with the high winds and blowing sands I must have collected a bit of sand in the inner window trim which acted like a mini-diamond cutter every time my window went up and down and has left a couple of vertical lines on the inner glass which can be felt with a fingernail. I don't think there is any fix for it other than replace the tint. I'll live with it for now.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Raleigh, North Carolina
It happens on my '09 cab. It's residue from some lube inside the door--probably off of the window regulator. My streak is fairly wide and happens to both doors.
If it's gotten into the window felt, it'll be a problem forever. I had chalked this up to a unique problem that only I had. Now that I know it's a common thing, I find it unacceptable for a car at this price point.
If it's gotten into the window felt, it'll be a problem forever. I had chalked this up to a unique problem that only I had. Now that I know it's a common thing, I find it unacceptable for a car at this price point.
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From: Florida
It happens on my '09 cab. It's residue from some lube inside the door--probably off of the window regulator. My streak is fairly wide and happens to both doors.
If it's gotten into the window felt, it'll be a problem forever. I had chalked this up to a unique problem that only I had. Now that I know it's a common thing, I find it unacceptable for a car at this price point.
If it's gotten into the window felt, it'll be a problem forever. I had chalked this up to a unique problem that only I had. Now that I know it's a common thing, I find it unacceptable for a car at this price point.
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Austin / Houston , TX
Old thread. But wondering if anyone else that had this issue found a fix for it. I am seeing this a lot on my GTS. I am not worried much about the streak as much as I am worried about getting tints and if this might scratch the tints.
