Door panel waterproofing issue
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Burning Brakes
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From: Woodforest
Door panel waterproofing issue
Replaced my interior door panels and noticed I had no liner between them and the door frame as it came from the factory. Water cascades down the door panel and hits the sill and then soaks the carpet during a hard rain. New weatherstripping seals on the the door, front and rear, and at the windows.
This part is no longer made so I tried a piece of visqueen with some caulking around the edge, then reinstalled the door panel. Still leaks. Anyone else dealing with this? I would appreciate any solutions anyone has come up with.
This part is no longer made so I tried a piece of visqueen with some caulking around the edge, then reinstalled the door panel. Still leaks. Anyone else dealing with this? I would appreciate any solutions anyone has come up with.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Marietta Ga.
Re: Door panel waterproofing issue (Woodstoc)
I cut out one from 10mil(I think) black plastic and sealed it around with weather strip adhesive and duct tape along the top(Bubba made me do it). But I haven't had it in the rain and can't wash it water hoses due to draught.
Are ypu sure the sealer was continuos all around?
Are ypu sure the sealer was continuos all around?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Maine
Re: Door panel waterproofing issue (Woodstoc)
Is your car supposed to have the water diverters at the rear of the door opening? These look like little wings to help send water overboard.
BTW, what is visqueen? I was going to do the same thing as you just did when reassembling my interior; sounds like it might not work too well.
BTW, what is visqueen? I was going to do the same thing as you just did when reassembling my interior; sounds like it might not work too well.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Jacksonville Fl
Re: Door panel waterproofing issue (Woodstoc)
I used a h-d black plastic garbage bag trimed to fit and adhesive sealant. Still get a damp interior but only during a real frog strangler rain....
Pro
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From: Now Frozen in Michigan
Re: Door panel waterproofing issue (Woodstoc)
Prob's like this make it 'garden hose time'. Keep running a moderate amt (delete the high press nozzle, just a trickle will do) of water over the roof, side glass, windsheild and door gaps. Open the door from time to time and check for intrusion. Water will take some strange paths sometimes, making you think it's one area of intrusion, when it's really another.
When you think you've found the intrusion point, check and seal your W/strips, deflectors, etc. Check again with water flow. Don't forget to start your search for intrusion by first viewing the upper portions of the pillars, moldings, etc. (as of course, water runs down hill)
The door inner panel will have drain holes at the bottom, but outside of the W/strip region. Any holes found inside this region are an invite to water intrusion.
Water leaks are in deed a PITA, and vettes have a ton of sealing surface areas that can be problematic. Good Luck -Rod :chevy
When you think you've found the intrusion point, check and seal your W/strips, deflectors, etc. Check again with water flow. Don't forget to start your search for intrusion by first viewing the upper portions of the pillars, moldings, etc. (as of course, water runs down hill)
The door inner panel will have drain holes at the bottom, but outside of the W/strip region. Any holes found inside this region are an invite to water intrusion.
Water leaks are in deed a PITA, and vettes have a ton of sealing surface areas that can be problematic. Good Luck -Rod :chevy
