| I-rish | -- 08-25-2018 @ 1:29 PM |
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New door weatherstripping on 49 coupe won't allow doors to shut flush- does anyone have any advice on this matter?
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| TomO | -- 08-26-2018 @ 8:06 AM |
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Call the vendor and ask him. Trimming the weather strip to make the doors fit, leaves the weatherstripping in a mess, because it removes the solid cover layer and leaves the foam exposed Tom
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| Greg58 | -- 08-27-2018 @ 3:05 AM |
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This is a common problem, my four door did the same with new seals. Adjust the locks so the doors close easy and adjust them as the seals compress, it may take a few weeks but they will get better. Greg
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| I-rish | -- 08-27-2018 @ 9:18 PM |
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Thanks for the advice, Tom! I have seen the trimming method mentioned before, but didnt think about the potential mess it would leave.
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| I-rish | -- 08-27-2018 @ 9:21 PM |
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O.K. Greg, so it seems like patience and persistence are going to be key here. Thanks for the tip and I will definitely try that first!
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| Drbrown | -- 08-29-2018 @ 10:33 PM |
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Your problem is often encountered after replacing the weatherstripping on the cowl vent flapper door. May help or not but I lubricate (and preserve) the weatherstripping and rubber parts on my car with glycerin, available in some drug stores or elsewhere. This might help the weatherstripping/gasket slide into place.
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