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Weather stripping

04lss

04lss

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Is there anyway to revitalize the door seals on a car?
my passenger door seems to be leaking. it doesn't look like its in bad condition.
 


my passenger door seems to be leaking.
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What makes you say that it seems to leak?

Revitalize! Now theres an advertising term lol. After so many years, shrinkage can't be controlled. Any product that would swell the weatherstrip material would probably also accelerate it's deterioration, due to being petroleum-based. Silicone lubes contain solvent, also bad. Honestly, personally, if one is real nasty and dry I like to use creme hand cleaner (like Goop, no grit).

The weather liner behind the door trim panel is a common source of leaks that end up in the carpet. Easy to check.

If its coming in at the top of the door, look at the fit of the door at the top corners around the window. Everything fit flush? Its possible for the door frame to be inadvertently tweaked and then not hold the weatherstrip tight. Check that by shutting a piece of paper in the door at the seal then slide the paper to see how tight it fits where, along the seal. You can find loose spots this way.
 
Thanks for the info, ive only had the car for a week, and today it rained and water was dripping from the upper portion of the door. I will give the paper trick a shot.
 
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