458 Rubbers squeak and make noise

Try a little aerospace 303 or 3m silicone lubricant

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Use the 3m "dry" type if concerned with residue .. I use wet type on some of cars for added protection

I am assuming if the white residue is not wax.. which I believe based on your write up it isn't .. I would assume it is a type of mildew ..maybe car was in a high humidity area / stored

3M 08897 Silicone Lubricant (Dry Type) - 8.5 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PJED72/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_Z3LjBbZWDMBXB

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This is some expensive stuff that I believe was recommended by Ferrari at one point .. never used it

GENUINE GPL 105 Oil Lubricant PFPE Perfluoropolyether Auto & Industrial 1oz 28g Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0096VV9ZE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_JbMjBbNGS0BCV

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Petroleum jelly. Wipe it on, remove the excess. Leaves a nice finish, lasts a long time, keeps the rubber nice and supple. A German brand turned me on to this as part of a normal maintenance routine years ago.

 

I was under the impression that petroleum jelly eats rubber products .. that ilwhay I always knew ..

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>>petroleum jelly eats rubber products

Natural (from the tree) rubber yes. Modern compounds like what's used in door seals, no.

 

Try ACDelco (made by GM)-Dielectric Silicone Grease (10-4064)- Honda makes a similiar product (Name ?). This was very effective getting rid of the squeak on Corvette tops until the factory fix came in. Stuff not cheap!

 

This thread is hot!

Hahahahaha....

 

Is it cured now Rob … How did you do it ?

 

I would caution you in very STRONG terms to avoid using ANY of the products recommended above-excepting the Factory Ferrari authorized compounds.
Here is why: IF your car was bought at a Franchised dealer: any warranty you might have had in this area will immediately be nullified.
Most of the compounds cause mild "rotting" and swelling" of the base rubber's compounds in order to obtain a "tighter seal." In most cases, its just messy....

A number of years ago, these sorts of "wind noises" and other assorted glass centric squeaks etc., were a chronic problem in the S, SL CL class(expensive top tier models). The manufacturer expressly forbade the use of the above aforementioned compounds: cause for being sent home for the week....(if done after Dlr. been notified of the "FIX").

While this is NO guarantee that it will fix YOUR complaints, it would warrant a try: as it will NOT cause base rubber degradation of ANY kind--Gently rub(after cleaning and DRYING thoroughly the rubber seal in question, soap and water only)into the seal: baby powder.
DON'T over do it. Multiple applications far better than a single "cloud" application.

It sounds silly, but it cured-albeit not permanently-for approximately 60-75% of all initial complaints.
Ultimately, the seals were replaced with an "updated" version.
This is NOT likely to ever happen with Ferrari, as the production levels are just too low to warrant such a design revision.

 

Thanx for your concern … I also heard of talcum powder / babypowder helping a lot here