shika805 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 So I just got done finished doing my weatherstripping for my doors. Everything was going quite well until I tried close my doors? The issue now is that my doors do not align with the body of my car? It just doesn't sit flush. There is about a 1/2 gap from where it used to be. It seems that the weather stripping is too thick and it's pushing the door outwards, especially right by hinge area. The weather stripping kit is from BlackDragon Auto. Can anybody help me please? should I just wait, and maybe the weatherstripping will compress? maybe cut some material off to fit better? If someone can help me or has any experience, it is greatly appreciated? thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullbound Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Most people don't use the door seals from the weatherstripping kit for that very reason: They're too thick. Check the 'new weatherstrip alternative' thread for door seal candidates. I like the mcmaster carr weatherstripping for the doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shika805 Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 never knew that the the weatherstripping kit was too thick for our car... its kind of too late for me to remove it now... there's definately enough material to cut off, do you think it too risky, or should i just go and retrieve some different weather stripping material??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullbound Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I personally wouldn't use the door seals. Everything else in the kit is pretty good. I have heard of someone breaking door glass from trying to slam the doors with these door seals. Also, be sure to wipe some silicone spray on your seals so that they don't stick to your doors/hatch/etc if the car sits for some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I had the same problem with new door seals. Go to pep boys. They sell generic door seals that grasp the body attachment point (no adhesive required) and allow the door to close properly. You will have to cut a 45 deg in the weather strip where it makes the 90 deg corner. One pakage is not enough to do one door. It took two packages of door seals per side. If you lay it out right you can hide the joints. No leaks for 8 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shika805 Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 good to know!^ thanks for that tip, i will look into pep boys weather stripping... too bad that the pep boys here closed down, will probably look online for these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5150 Will Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 As another option, weatherstrip from the Kia Sportage works very well as mentioned in a previous thread. I got some from a '97 that was clean and no rips for cheap at the jy. Installed in about 5-10 minutes for both sides and it works great and looks clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shika805 Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 will do... 97' kia sportage time to re do my install.... wish i would have know a little earlier... darn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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