How to Fix Door Panel Rattles Explained | Auto Fanatic

How to Find and Permanently Fix Door Panel Rattles!
Pick up the materials below I recommend to fix door panel rattles.
80 Mil Sound Deadener, enough to do all door panels amzn.to/2fvmxDn
3M Window Weld Ribbon amzn.to/2xKK0vk
3M Window Weld Liquid amzn.to/2xcwQno
Pro Adhesive Gun amzn.to/2wBhDdK
Professional Roller amzn.to/2xKAgRC
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This is just one of a series of videos I will be putting together showing the process I have been using for over 27 years in finding and repairing door panel rattles. Noises in brand new cars creep up and can be so annoying making you feel that your hard earned money bought you nothing but a piece of junk. Unfortunately tolerances and mass manufacturing are to blame for these issues and the lack of QC but do not worry because there is a simple solution that you can do on your own with the simple materials I outline in this video. Today we demonstrate on a 2017 Infiniti Q50 S Red Sport 400. Do not waste your time with dealership visits they will not take the time to do this protocol so I suggest you do it on your own or find a reputable custom car shop near you who can handle it.
Make sure you buy enough sound mat because you do not want to remove your panels to find out you will run out and can not complete your job.
Any questions post below or email me direct at [e-mail]

[@clix4178]

This is the only video I watch without skipping thanks man finally some real car guy showing us how

[@josetijerino5198]

why only the owner hear any noises... people think one is crazy .

[@StebanHern]

Because you are the one driving it daily.

[@dushyantkumarshandilya6362]

😂

[@FazeCaliph]

👌🏾👌🏾

[@paralelmind]

in some cases even the owner doesn't hear the noises. i have a friend with a car with lots of rattles and I even asked if those doesn't bother him.. and guess what, he didn't even notice the noises. conslusion: perception differs and some are more sensible or not

[@amalgotra3885]

Hahahaha..been there bro🤣

[@sk-uy4xo]

finally a guy that actually knows what he is talking about when it comes to car rattles. Thank you so much. Huge thumbs up!

[@InfiniteRiffs]

Exactly what I was looking for to cure the door rattles in my 2001 Tacoma . I despise rattles...and now I can eradicate them thanks to you!

[@Tanner731]

its been two years, did you end up doing it? I have a 98 4runner I want to do

[@InfiniteRiffs]

@@Tanner731 yep. I did do it. In fact I posted about it here two years ago right below. It did make a difference. Still pretty good two years later. Except the damn lock button vibrates when locked. Haven’t messed with it yet though.

[@Tanner731]

@@InfiniteRiffs nice, bet you can put some felt or foam around the door lock to dampen it. think thats going to be a project for my 4runner soon

[@InfiniteRiffs]

@@Tanner731 thanks. I was thinking of doing something like that. And yeah it’s a fun little project to do that has nice results, even though you don’t actually see all the work. Just takes time and patience.

[@WayneGeorge2307]

I just did the doors on my F80 Bmw M3 using window weld on the clips and Dynamat for isolation. Sooo much better! I am enjoying the car way more without the annoying door rattles. Highly recommend this process!

[@CLoSC]

Thank you for this video. It helped eliminate the noises from my driver side door panel on a 2009 Honda Fit. As a side note, I added Kilmat to the metal door. On the removable panel, I applied most of the techniques that were recommended in this video. I used the same tacky gummy black adhesive that I removed from the plastic sheet to deaden and "glue" in place the red plastic clips on the panel and it worked. All the red clips stayed in place and were no longer loose. Will repeat on the passenger door.

[@letbraski]

Appreciate your effort and your passion

[@zahialhamad1877]

Thank you for the fantastic demo so thorough

[@Psilocy-ben]

Great video. Need to do this on my GX470. What’s the difference between the 80 mil sound deadener and the dynapad? Do you recommend getting both? Also, so it’s better to put the sound deadener directly on the plastic? I always thought it was meant for directly on metal.

[@user-vj9qz3br6l]

This video is gold-thank you

[@rizocars6115]

bro you are putting gold info out, subscribed right away !!!!

[@srenfrlich5991]

Incredible! Thanks a lot, you gave me confidence that this could be done by myself. amazing work! Land rover discovery 4, 2009 harmon kardon, logic 7, struggling bad.

[@LayzeLyfe]

Wow, you make it look easy. I will be doing my Q50 now.

[@iTank2]

MAN! I came here because my driver side is driving me insane! And it is too a q50s! So lucky to find this video. Thank you so much, I'm doing this this weekend

[@emilyl7746]

I just bought a new 2022 Camry and low and behold the daggon driver's side panel is rattling when I have the music on. Your video is exactly what I was looking for. SOOOO helpful and something I am going to try. THANK YOU!

[@InfiniteRiffs]

Well I applied this method to my 2001 Tacoma door panels, which were rattling and squeaking. Pretty simple process, just takes a little time. And he wasn't kidding about the clips rattling around in the door panel. They don't rattle after using the window weld!

[@justinmetson3306]

Hi, great video and advice. I'm suffering bad with my mk7 fiesta with the rattling. I thought at 1st it was my tweeter's blown so I replaced them but still bad rattling. 😮 So I'm going to give this method a go later on. Just wondering, do I need to put any deading sheet behind the speaker itself? Many thanks.

[@jcs1275]

Great video! I'm applying kilmat to all four doors of my 2018 Toyota Corolla iM so I'll do the same with the clips. Do you have any videos on finding and fixing seat rattles?

[@Spartan19891]

Great video, I've been following your channel for quite some time mostly because of the Giulia QV but never expected to find a video that would give me an answer to my issues with rattling. I own an Alfa Romeo Giulietta, and I have rattling noise from the passenger seat door panel. I've noticed that some of the clips are not actually making a good contact so after seeing your video I now have a clear idea of what's the cause. Regards from Athens, Greece

[@Maxfli82]

Thank you. I also have a door rattle caused by my dealership last time when they try to fix a window issue. Do you think it’s better for me to bring it back to them and risk something else going wrong. Or just pay out of pocket at a body shop. Do body shops even do things like this?

[@clevelandaeromotive]

I’m using solutions you’ve brought up here like 3M Window Weld, dynomat and then additionally, never-dry modeling clay (made video on that) for lightly damaged (cracked) panels. I have an X6 and oh boy! Noisy AF! Not anymore.

[@MahlmeisterTV]

2 Questions: 1) Does using the window weld on the door side of the door panel clip (shown at 19:54 of your video) make it harder to take off the door if I need to remove it again? I understand using the WW on the panel side of the clip, that isn't meant to come off...but the clip is supposed to pull away from the door and it seems like the WW will cause this to be more difficult. 2) Do you recommend putting some window weld along the top channel that slides over the door near the window slot? I have a Toyota Sienna and the door panel hangs on the edge and I suspect it rattles around on that surface, but much like question #1, I am concerned that using the WW on that junction will cause the door panel to be difficult to remove from the door later.

[@Ghustryder]

Great video, i followed your directions to a T on my Q50 and all rattles are gone even rattles i heard from outside the car are gone. Starting to really appreciate the 15 Bose speaker system again. Thanks.

[@autofanaticcars]

glad this video helped and enjoy the audio system now/

[@jeguzmanramirez]

You don't know it, but you are my best friend...!!!! My wife absolutely hates my fixation on eliminating even the tiniest noise in my truck!!! I even ride now fatter tires: 285/70 17 Michelins and Bilsteins with neoprene cushions between the several suspension parts and joints. Greetings from Monterrey, México

[@96radster]

You sir are a car fanatic, me too Thanks for the tips and I've shared on Facebook for other car guys who really like thier car to be quiet. Huge Thanks

[@autofanaticcars]

thanks glad this video helped you out and thanks for sharing. Much more DIY content on the channel check it out.

[@stephendu5610]

You saved my life, I was that close to give up my car. Now it is as good as new. Thank you

[@autofanaticcars]

so glad this video helped you out, happy motoring noise free now

[@tittuspics60]

Thanks man..I thought I just got the One volvo v40 with a cracking door. Now I know is common on premium brands and the best...fixable!

[@Viking74256]

Great ideas and video!! My older Chevy S10 Blazer has metal rods and linkage for the locks and door handles. Any tips or ideas for reducing rattles and vibration on these?

[@autofanaticcars]

Scott Wieben cover rods in rubber vacuum hose 👌

[@dennisbird5901]

Great advice. The rattles in my BMW i3 make it sound like a cheap junker. Will definitely use these techniques. Thanks!

[@robjames3864]

Good video.. thanks

[@FlightHours]

Any advantage to getting the thicker 150mil Noico? It's cheaper than the 80mil on Amazon right now. (Thank you for this explanation - new 2020 Subaru WRX driver side door is buzzing from certain bass frequencies even at low volume. Ordered Tesa Tape for the wires, will get the Noico wetsuit material for the paneling.)

[@tld00]

Commenting for algorithm boost. Excellent vid

[@danielboccia]

See you've listed/linked Dynamat as well as Noico sound deadeners... do they have different applications or just two options for the same application?

[@nagendrasharma2331]

Nice vedio.....love from India....keep it up

[@GlobalGreenPower]

REALLY helpful!!. Thanks

[@davidbray6515]

Did all mine with blue tack works a treat

[@wildc444]

Set the camera lower so we can see what your doing .

[@fiftysquiggly]

Yeah seriously. As an entire noob to this watching, he's sitting there like "You're gonna put a little bit of this over there, and then put some of it in here" and I'm just like "Over where? Where is here? I CAN'T SEE WHAT YOU'RE DOING BECAUSE IT'S OFF CAMERA!!" lol

[@julmerose]

Thanks for your informative video!!!

[@jaredanderson3387]

Hey mate, can't seem to get my hands on window weld ribbon sealer here in Australia. Do you know of any other alternatives or perhaps other names for the product you're using in this video. I'm trying to search for alternatives here in Aus. Cheers

[@paralelmind]

Hi! No need to soundproof the metalic layer on the door?

[@tkmsound]

On the clips , did you use the 3M liquid or the ribbon? Also what did you end up using the ribbon for if not the clips?

[@rizetothemoon]

This channel is severely underrated.

[@autofanaticcars]

Roger Hu thanks help spread the word, just started it few weeks back

[@TheGreatBrownBoy]

Wow great video. I am obsessed with my rattling jeep. And my door panels are a big culprit. This is gold. Thank you so much.

[@autofanaticcars]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JohnSmith-es8lj]

thanks for input !!

[@ItsCamplicated]

So I’m new to this stuff, I have a Subaru Crosstrek with mid-woofers in the front door panels, I had my local audio shop put in some sound proofing materials in certain spots. It helped in many cases, but now I noticed the actual plastic door frame (like where you rest your arm) rattles pretty bad when the bass hits. Can I apply these kind of materials to the plastic part as well? Instead of the metal door frame?

[@WaiWaiSzeto]

Great video! I have a ticking noise in my 13 ml 350. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't. Any tips how to trace where the sounds coming from?

[@elterrible00esb]

have someone else drive your car around so you can sit closer to the source of the noise. If the noise is recreatable (example rattles when certain songs play at just the right frequency) then try to push down on the trim pieces at different points to see where its coming from.

[@jannercaicedo2747]

awesome video thanks Man!!

[@LukaDaudt]

I'd kill to be your friend haha.. Texas needs you!

[@autofanaticcars]

funny you say that Texas is on our radar to relocate very soon, considering TX and NC, watch some of my other videos. AF

[@mikeluv3773]

great video! I have a 2019 Honda Accord and the driver door rattles at a specific area, and that drives me nuts. i will remove the panel and follow your advice - thanks

[@ophrasbankaccount7716]

Did you find and fix the problem with the Honda ?

[@mikeluv3773]

@@ophrasbankaccount7716 yes I was able to resolve the issue. Despite the shitty roads we have in Ontario, I never heard the rattle again.

[@Gamingpro-vz1dm]

Where are you located at in tx because I need to hit you up to fix my door rattles on my new 2021 Elantra

[@Jstatham1979]

Just wanted to say thanks for this video, just used ribbon to fix my door....great job here

[@chriswu3856]

Great video. Thank you for all the tips. Gonna tackle my door panel rattle soon

[@autofanaticcars]

Glad it helped

[@chriswu3856]

@@autofanaticcars Finished over the weekend. Worked like a charm. Thanks again for the video. Exactly what I needed to know

[@freshmilk980]

Gonna follow this video for my door panels … any tips on doing the headliner/roof near sunroof? That rattles real bad on my car and it's driving me nuts O_o

[@plantspace]

Awesome video

[@Dthenn]

Bloody hell, this is a good video.

[@JEETVLOGSRj]

Love it and informative video i am from india

[@jdmcars-lt6499]

Nice vid man. Ahh u should make video how to sound deadening door shut. Have different types of sound deadening but just dont know where to put them to make door shut quiet

[@LukasDozer]

I have just the door lock pin rattling on the drivers side. 2017 Chevy Cruze Premier. Do you have any suggestions of what I can put there without disturbing the function? Thanks.

[@cemilcam]

can you name any other brand for 3M uretan? which material I can use for another option to stick the clips? Thx

[@yacinekhelifaoui1462]

My 2015 Camry drives me crazy. I just foot the sunroof knock fixed and the glove boxe area rattle fixed but still a lot more coming from the back I need to go through it and fixe it.

[@cholomackdaddy]

I have a new TRD camry. 300 miles so far and shit rattles.

[@MrKadillon]

I very much appreciate this video. But are there any issues with being able to remove the door panel in the future after the window weld has been applied to the clips?

[@autofanaticcars]

No issues for future service the materials stay pliable for years

[@Hyperdrive.Auto__]

This is an excellent fix, but just curious, will damping sheets have better results?

[@LasdilElizaga]

is there a video on how did you remove and seal the door clips? they seem to be fragile and one of my clip has already cracked when i removed the door panel

[@clevelandaeromotive]

If you own a BMW X5 or X6 this video is gold. Those cars ALLLL rattle and creak. Especially their hatches.

[@stephmartinez790]

can you use instead noico 80 flash tape with butyl adhesive?

[@_anthonyr]

Very useful. Thank you for the video. I'll definitely do this for my Q50. I love the car but the rattling drives me crazy lol

[@cristi11111001000]

great video man, awesome

[@autofanaticcars]

thanks for watching glad it helped. AF

[@Zaque-TV]

I'm going to try this in a few days. The bass in my car has been driving me nuts with the driver door buzzing. I'll update this comment when I do it!

[@Anonymous-ji4sb]

I was in an accident and they had to remove the drivers side door panel for the repair, it now rattles like crazy. This very helpful, I can’t take it anymore. 😂

[@davidcohen5300]

GOOD ONE VERY PRO!!! TNX

[@rajeshr5140]

Thank you so much

[@Queenie336]

What would you use if the door skin is rattling on the door it’s self? It’s come unglued just a little?

[@marcbrash6407]

Could you use teflon tape Vs Window weld? ribbon?

[@autofanaticcars]

no

[@ivarb629]

If I were to hire someone to do this for my Ford fusion sport, what should I expect to pay? And would I find this person at an audio shop or body shop?

[@deseremere]

Thank you, very informative. That's exactly what I have with my CRV - rattle box that drives me nuts. You may want to add the door lock parts to your list, the steel connectors may rattle a lot with no easy way to silence them

[@jordanriffic2359]

Did you get any solutions to this?

[@Rzx849]

i went through all the steps and most if the sound rattles my door panel are gone but it still has some rattles, is it common for there to be some rattles? or is there anything else i can do besides the steps shown in the video? any and all help is appreciated!

[@autofanaticcars]

yes rattles and noises take time to isolate and perfect have someone drive your car and sit in the side where you hear the noises and apply pressure to all panels and even bang on them so you can pin point the location

[@twofoureights]

thank you for the informative video. my wife thinks im too 'critical' when it comes to the rattles...

[@gav240z]

Rattles drive me nuts! Ruins the feel of the drive.

[@Andrewkosche]

divorce her

[@marklynch5487]

thanks for the video. with the door panel clips are you using the WW ribbon or liquid?

[@chriscarpen786]

I have a Mazda3 with Bose speakers in the front doors. When the bass hits, the doors rattle. Does this help with removing rattles from the bass?

[@JohnSmith-es8lj]

its appreciated

[@berukteklemariam5854]

Is there any other option for the 3M liquid weld the 3M seems to be expensive. Is there like any other replacement that does the same thing

[@autofanaticcars]

use 3M because it is the absolute best anything that is a knock up is not the same.

[@TheDarvec1]

I'm currently trying to fix a rattling 2014 Ford C-max window regulator. I'm going to try that window weld on the clips that hold the regulator to the actual window.

[@MrTimjin]

I am wondering if blue tack can function the same way as the Window Weld?

[@autofanaticcars]

no

[@MrTimjin]

What the differences make Window Weld a better choice than Blue Tack? Thanks

[@ldproc0]

Great video. Greatly appreciate all the tips.

[@Assurraa]

Wish me luck! Gonna try this with my 2003 Silverado, damn subwoofers makes everything rattle in the poor thing haha

[@You-wo9su]

How did it go? I’m planning on trying it as well on my 2000 Camry

[@noahcrooker4526]

@@You-wo9su 06 gmc that I’m gonna do soon how’d it turn out?

[@You-wo9su]

@@noahcrooker4526 I took the door apart and found that it was actually my shitty 2000 cardboard speakers that were rattling. I bought a $100 kit online with all the speakers in the car and paid for someone to replace them. Good luck to you though man!

[@jamesreddington2885]

Are you in CT?

[@jivanescalante-garcia8841]

Thanks for this great video!, shame the camera was pointing upwards missing most of the important action.

[@deapozol]

Are you in Chicago?

[@m2ugu824]

Ow! Great video! Really appreciate your time and effort here. It helped me with my problems on the car. If you have any tips about the wind noise on the q50 from 2014 please let me know. Thank you.

[@fh3486]

Recently my wife's 2017 sienna passenger's door is rattling when stepping my gas. I hit the door and it goes away and comes back. It's about 30 degrees here so I think cold whether has something to do with that

[@calartian85]

Was hoping you’d address a buzzing window controls / door lock cluster. It rattles in its place when the radio is on. If I press on the door handle or the control cluster I can arrest the rubbing. You talk about isolating panels with tapes and caulks...what about lubing? Like a dot of silicone lube flooded into the contact zone?

[@pepino735]

good

[@inaeemk]

I have QX60 and feel like a bolt drop in the back door I opened the panel but did not find anything in there but noise is killing me.an suggestions ?

[@y_m_2025]

Hi Brother, I am in Riyadh and own a Honda Accord Coupe 2008. I have lots of rattling sound in my car. Specially from the back. Subwoofer also sounds bad. Please do advise me how can I open its door from top to bottom? for the rear portion, lots of cracking sound comes, can't figure out the reason.

[@wjwitt]

Great video...need to reposition the camera

[@mr.anderson4571]

lmao at 21:45 when you start smashing the door xD idk man it sounds like you're damaging it just a LITTLE bit.

[@MarioSays713]

How much do you charge?

[@kermit1]

Hoping someone can help me out. I have bass rattle coming from the lower b pillar on both driver and passenger side HOWEVER I only get the rattle when the door is closed. When it is open I hear no rattle. Would this procedure help me out? I have a crosstrek and the door panels appear to be really easy to take off so I don’t expect any issues there. HELP! LOL

[@cekay1209]

What did you put on the clips? I can’t see the important part

[@calartian85]

Cekay Pellegrini 3M Window Weld

[@asmrKeeper-si5mp]

I have a Fcosport 2015 and the driver door it seriously annoying because it rattles a lot i was told that i will pay a lot to get it fix. Can i please get the details of those stuff that you use for fixing the door rattle? It will be a big help to me😢..