Cars have various rubber seals for sealing and protection. These prevent dirt and moisture from entering the car. Rubber seals on the chassis prevent damage when closing the door. Some seals have a groove to drain water. Over time, the rubber seals can dry out and crack. This allows dirt and moisture to enter the car. Moisture in the car can be very annoying, especially during the autumn and winter months, as it can cause the windows to fog up. Laws and regulations may vary by country. Please check the laws and regulations applicable in your country.
Replacing Rubber Seals
Replacing rubber seals is not a complicated job. You can easily do it yourself. It can be handy to use a flat-head screwdriver to loosen the seals. You don't need any other special tools.
1. Carefully pull the seals away from the door or window. Use a flat-head screwdriver to get started and then pull the rest loose with your hands. Are pieces breaking off? Then the rubber is too soft. You can then use the screwdriver to remove the rubber piece by piece.
2. Then remove the adhesive residue. You can use WD-40 Classic Multispray for this. Spray the WD-40 on the adhesive residue and let it soak in for a while. Then you can rub over it with a cloth to remove the residue.
3. Apply adhesive to the new rubber seal and some to the location of the new seal. This will help the new rubber to adhere better.
4. Install the new seal. It is useful to start in a corner and follow the seal. Press the rubber firmly and make sure you do not stretch it.
5. Finally, let the adhesive dry.
Buy Rubber Seals
Do you want to buy new rubber seals? Then you have come to the right place at Winparts. With us you will find the right parts by vehicle registration number. Enter your car details or registration number on the website. We will then show you the right parts for your vehicle.