Wind noise from plastic by the front windshield

Ghostbuster · Oct 12, 2014

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It is really annoying/only happens when I'm going 65mph+

Any ideas on a fix?

derian06 · Oct 12, 2014

Duct tap, or you could pop rivet them to your rig to make them tighter.

alrock · Oct 12, 2014

The A pillar trim has weak clips that break off. Solutions include buying new A pillar trim, adhesive under the trim or screws/rivnuts.

derian06 · Oct 12, 2014

alrock said:
The A pillar trim has weak clips that break off. Solutions include buying new A pillar trim, adhesive under the trim or screws/rivnuts.

Adhesive didn't work well for me on my last 3, but the riv nuts and new trim would be the best option.

Renagade132 · Oct 12, 2014

Or perhaps a waterproof silcone sealer, that way it will both seal and keep the pillar trim from vibrating, and if you ever have to remove it, silcone sealer usually just peels off easily by hand or a plastic scraper!

rsc · Oct 13, 2014

I silicone'd mine and I did my wife's H3 too. Mine has held up for several years now.

Ghostbuster · Oct 13, 2014

Looks like I'll be going the silicone route. Thanks guys!

Woodtick · Oct 13, 2014

Good looking grill. I may have to copy you. Color matched is the new black.

Ghostbuster · Oct 13, 2014

Woodtick said:
Good looking grill. I may have to copy you. Color matched is the new black.

Thanks.

Best4x4 · Oct 13, 2014

I removed the trim piece, found a bolt directly under it near the top that secures the rail trim. I added a 1/2 nylon spacer under the trim, then bought longer bolts (went with stainless allen head bolts) then added some thick door/window trim under it. Noise is completely gone vs my wife's H3. Will probably do the same on hers when I get a chance.

Ghostbuster · Oct 13, 2014

Best4x4 said:
I removed the trim piece, found a bolt directly under it near the top that secures the rail trim. I added a 1/2 nylon spacer under the trim, then bought longer bolts (went with stainless allen head bolts) then added some thick door/window trim under it. Noise is completely gone vs my wife's H3. Will probably do the same on hers when I get a chance.

How does the trim come off exactly? I don't want to break it.

Best4x4 · Oct 14, 2014

Two screws on the inside (easy to spot once the door is open), then it's got plastic tab's that lock it into place. Open the hood, remove the air cowls in front of the trim (just pull up on them), then open the doors, remove the screws, and then gently pull them up and remove them.

Ghostbuster · Oct 14, 2014

Thanks!

USMC_TOP · Oct 16, 2014

Does everyone have this issue? I get it when there is a nasty cross wind and sounds like a flute........

I was going to replace the pillar plastic due to fading anyway. Are they pricy?

alrock · Oct 16, 2014

Everyone has had it or will have it. I don't have the issue any more after screwing down the plastic trim. I didn't bother buying new trim as the new ones will fail. I had one or two sets replaced under warranty a long time ago.

derian06 · Oct 16, 2014

USMC_TOP said:
Does everyone have this issue? I get it when there is a nasty cross wind and sounds like a flute........ I was going to replace the pillar plastic due to fading anyway. Are they pricy?

Just buy some wipe new, it works great. When It's really windy I also get those flute like sounds. But i thought mine was mostly from the lightbar.

rsc · Oct 16, 2014

Pricey or not, they all fade like crazy.

Ghostbuster · Oct 16, 2014

USMC_TOP said:
Does everyone have this issue? I get it when there is a nasty cross wind and sounds like a flute........ I was going to replace the pillar plastic due to fading anyway. Are they pricy?

Wipe new... it actually works.

GoBlueHummer · Oct 19, 2014

I used one self tapping screw in the middle of the top portion of the trim and it's been fine since. I didn't go the silicone route because of removal for windshield replacement, which I will be getting #4 soon. Wipe new works really well as does the rubberized paint/coating that I'm forgetting the name of at the moment.

Jeremy · Oct 20, 2014

I do not have this issue. Not yet at least

Gunner_45 · Oct 20, 2014

rsc said:
I silicone'd mine and I did my wife's H3 too. Mine has held up for several years now.

Do you remember what you used?

Mine just started coming up today during a bad cross wind.

rsc · Oct 21, 2014

Gunner_45 said:
Do you remember what you used?

Mine just started coming up today during a bad cross wind.

I used black silicone on mine and clear on hers. Its just generic tubes of silicone, find it at the supermarket or auto parts store.

USMC_315 · Oct 21, 2014

Renagade132 said:
Or perhaps a waterproof silcone sealer, that way it will both seal and keep the pillar trim from vibrating, and if you ever have to remove it, silcone sealer usually just peels off easily by hand or a plastic scraper!

I had the same problem a few months back with both a pillars in my 2, and did what Renagade said silence ensued

maraygosa · Apr 13, 2025

In 2025 this thread helped me. I ended up using #10 x3/4 black trim screws and drilled through where the clip broke off. Sealed nice and tight, you don't even notice the screw. Still love the H3

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