Rubber Door Seals

[bomberh]

I have noticed over a period of time that my drivers door rubber seal is worn quite a lot.



I know the drivers door gets a lot of open/close action, but should this be doing this?

It has worn that much, that it has a hole in it too.



I don't suppose that it will cause any problems, but this door seal is only 2 years old, as I had it replaced when I purchased the car. No doubt some one will say, 'there's your answer, they do wear there on the seal.' The passenger door seal looks brand new and hasn't worn at all.

However, I thought that I would ask if anyone else's seals are like this??

Edited by bomberh on Tuesday 17th March 17:47

[tonyhall38]

Nope.....mine are fine....

[8Tech]

That wear is not from opening and closing the door, it is from rubbing against it as you get in and out.

[mjk1]

Looks like the door hinges have worn and the door needs realigning. Is the door brushing against it every time it is opened and closed?

[Impasse]

That's your girth doing that you fatty.

[steveatesh]

Worst "I eat far too much for my own good" thread ever

[bomberh]

8Tech said:

That wear is not from opening and closing the door, it is from rubbing against it as you get in and out.

I can see how you might think that, but I can assure you I don't brush against it getting or out of my car.

[bomberh]

mjk1 said:

Looks like the door hinges have worn and the door needs realigning. Is the door brushing against it every time it is opened and closed?

I can only assume that it is brushing against it everytime. It's strange how it was similar to to the images when I purchased the car and the dealer changed it. So 2 years down the line it is like it again.

[ds2000]

Not normal, my car has 30k on and the rubber seals are like new (mind I do treat them with the swissvax seal feed stuff).

[zeb]

ds2000 said:

Not normal, my car has 30k on and the rubber seals are like new (mind I do treat them with the swissvax seal feed stuff).

congratulations on pointing out a cleaning product that I do not yet own.....my good lady wife will be delighted....

[bomberh]

zeb said:

ds2000 said:

Not normal, my car has 30k on and the rubber seals are like new (mind I do treat them with the swissvax seal feed stuff).

congratulations on pointing out a cleaning product that I do not yet own.....my good lady wife will be delighted....

[ds2000]

zeb said:

congratulations on pointing out a cleaning product that I do not yet own.....my good lady wife will be delighted....

its in the FAQ

[Sump]

Mine are like that on the bottom side aswell. Like a rat has has had a go at them.

[simonpa]

Does sound like the door alignment is out.
What do your panel gaps look like?

[Sump]

Mine are perfect.

[simonpa]

Looking again at the pic - the door itself should just compress the outer seal.
It looks like the door trim/card/pocket (plastics) is rubbing past the seal as the door is opened/closed.

Edited by simonpa on Wednesday 18th March 16:18

[zeb]

ds2000 said:

its in the FAQ

Oh I can see the scenario at chateaux zeb.....

postman knocks at door to deliver parcel

'its ok love, its for me'

'what have you bought off the internet now...'

'oh nothing, just some cleaning stuff'

'MORE polish!'

'well technically love its not polish, its rubber seal conditioner'

'rubber seal what???'

'its for the door seals you see, to stop them getting chapped and frayed'

'god give me strength....hes bought moisteriser for his car'


weve all been there at some point with our car related obsession.......

[ds2000]

Haha, essentially spot on. The stuff does make the seals rather nice and definitely takes some years off. I've not tried it on my face yet but theres only so much glitter that'll stick to a turd

[Impasse]

Fat blokes and their polish aside, have a look at this pic. It's looking straight down the door gap with the door slightly ajar. Note the clearance between the rubber and the rear of the metal interior door handle/arm rest. Is there a chance yours is a millimetre or two out of alignment?

[bomberh]

Impasse said:

Fat blokes and their polish aside, have a look at this pic. It's looking straight down the door gap with the door slightly ajar. Note the clearance between the rubber and the rear of the metal interior door handle/arm rest. Is there a chance yours is a millimetre or two out of alignment?

I have just had a good look around the drivers door and set it as it is in your image. However, there looks like there is plenty of space like yours.

I'm a little surprised, perhaps my arse is bigger than I think and it rubs against it!!