Door Weatherstripping

Have you ever ridden in a car with wind noise that sounded like the doors were not completely shut, even though they were? This is often caused by worn-out door weatherstripping.  New weatherstripping is easy to install. It solves the "wind noise" problem and looks great.

 

1) Hardtops & convertibles: begin by removing the screws or black plastic anchors at both ends of the old weatherstrip.

» Sedan and truck doors have weatherstrips all the way around the door, so skip this step.

2) Pull firmly on the strip with steady pressure. It is easier to remove the rubber in one piece if possible. The old nylon anchor pins should stay in the door. Pull them out using side cutters and squeegee, then discard.

3) Before installing new weatherstrip, clean the door surface and touch up any rust spots.

» Note: SoffSeal weatherstripping is color coded for sedan only; red clips/driver side, green clips/passenger side.

4) Hardtops & convertibles: first fasten one end by installing the screws or black plastic anchor pins provided. Place a small amount of adhesive on the mounting side first.

4a) Sedan or truck doors: start at the upper rear corner and apply a light strip of weatherstrip adhesive on the under side of the rubber up to the first anchor pin in each direction. Then install those two pins with firm pressure.

5) Continue applying adhesive to the rubber between the pins, about a foot at a time. Anchor the pins in place with thumb pressure, working your way around the door.

6) Hardtops & convertibles: when your reach the end, install the screws or black plastic anchor pins provided. Place a small amount of adhesive on the mounting side first.

6a)Sedans and trucks: On the bottom side of the door two pin holes are close together. Start installation at this point. Work your way around the door until the entire weatherstrip is installed.

» Note: Some models use a strip that’s already assembled in a complete circle. Others use a strip that has two anchor pins very close to the end. After installing the last two pins, allowing ¼" extra for compression fit, cut the excess rubber off squarely, apply adhesive to the ends, and allow the seam to dry.