use the black window seal . it is very sticky but never dries out so the plastic can be taken off and put back on if needed
71 Inner door panel paper
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71 Inner door panel paper
Originally the inner door skin was covered with a heavy paper. Mine is gone. These are very costly for something that can never be seen. Has anyone made their own? If so what type of material did you use and how did you stick it to the metal door surface?
Has anyone used a sound deadening material like you'd put on the floor panel? If so, will it peel back easily enough if you have to do repairs?
Has anyone used a sound deadening material like you'd put on the floor panel? If so, will it peel back easily enough if you have to do repairs?
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The original door vapor barriers were clear polyethylene. The piece was formed with areas to go over high points, not just a flat surface, and it had a non-hardening sealant bead laid around the perimeter so it would stick and seal to the door. Heavy gauge poly sheet is a good substitute. Those in wet areas (who drive or park in the rain) definitely need them; us folks in Phoenix believe them to be unnecessary.
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The Dynamat stuff REALLY sticks, you'll never get it off to service the door. I also used the Home Depot black plastic sheet. Most good auto supply stores sell the black rope caulk to use as an adhesive to hold it on.
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