Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Fix bad weatherstripping immediately
If your weatherstripping is letting rainwater leak into the interior of
your car, take a look at it and decide if you can repair it or if it
needs to be replaced. Small leaks can be handled with brush-on seam
sealers. Resecure loose sections, not otherwise damaged, with trim
adhesive. Torn sections may be repaired with special caulking available
at auto parts stores. You may also be able to extend the life of
worn-but-intact sections by inserting foam rods, available at automotive
stores, into the hollow section of the weatherstripping. If you decide
to replace entire sections of gasket, don’t simply buy generic stuff
such as you’d use around the house. Buy a product that matches your
car’s original weatherstripping — it’s available in a wide variety of
profiles from dealerships and automotive mail-order catalogues.
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