Caulking for wind noise?

[ZapCarM3]

Anyone done it? I would use something removable and non harmful obviously but the RPM windnoise kit comes off during automated car washes.

Before judging for automated car washes, please understand I'm working closely with a place that is modifying the settings for my car specifically but I'm also trying to make this process possible. Not going to some janky place that gets swirls all over.

So please just want to focus on conversation about caulking or some kind of alternative to the RPM noise kit for the glass roof.

 

[qdeathstar]

Just put some calk in your ears. Seems less risky.


I think if you ever end up needing to replace the windshield/glass roof calking will not be good for that.

 

[ZapCarM3]

Just put some calk in your ears. Seems less risky.


I think if you ever end up needing to replace the windshield/glass roof calking will not be good for that.

Idk how much more I can stress the part about it being non permanent. Like, easily removable.

Just wondering if anyone else has tried it.

This is probably going to be a hard find.

 

[qdeathstar]

Idk how much more I can stress the part about it being non permanent. Like, easily removable.

Just wondering if anyone else has tried it.

This is probably going to be a hard find.

what kind of easily removable temporary calk are you thinking of? I heard RPM makes some.

 

[gundarx]

try silicone sealant as per tip from AO product: Noise Reduction Kit

 

[ZapCarM3]

try silicone sealant as per tip from AO product: Noise Reduction Kit

But that's literally what I have that is coming off during wash

 

[Kodemonkey]

But that's literally what I have that is coming off during wash

Is it coming off with silicone sealant? I have the same kit and I have not installed it yet.

 

[Stoopac]

Has anyone actually tried this? OP… I just bought some silicone sealant because I had the same idea.

 

[jkdman123]

try silicone sealant as per tip from AO product: Noise Reduction Kit

Tried something similar to that on my M3. Didn't help the wind noise at all.

My personal belief is that the lion's share of wind noise comes from the rear view mirrors and the A pillar.

 

[nate704]

There is NO way you can eliminate the wind noise since the source can be so many, such as body shape, weather strip design, gaps, mirrors, wipers, improper fitment of trims or design of those trims, etc.
All cars have wind noise coming into the cabin and EVs have more noticeable noise since it has no engine noise covering it.