Just looking at old threads regarding rain dripping into d pillar air intakes. One or two suggestions how to cure this, including fitting magnetic strips to divert the water flow. Probably a stupid question, but the only magnetic strip I can source is self adhesive. I don't want to stick the strip to the bodywork so I can remove for cleaning, but also don't want the adhesive side to be on the outside.
Anyone used this solution, or any other ideas?
Rain dripping into rear air intakes
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Re: Rain dripping into rear air intakes
Go to your local tip / recycling centre and ask if you can cut a seal off an old fridge door. If you cut the white covering, you'll find the magnetic strip inside. It's what i did after a recommendation from a thread on here. The magnetic strips can be cut to the desired length.
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Re: Rain dripping into rear air intakes
For the record, it was posted by Chris (CJH).
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Re: Rain dripping into rear air intakes
CovKid wrote:For the record, it was posted by Chris (CJH).
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Re: Rain dripping into rear air intakes
I bought the magnetic strip with the stickiness on the outside - is absolutely fine - will probably give it a quick coat of paint just to match the air vents:


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Re: Rain dripping into rear air intakes
Just dissected fridge door seals at friendly recycling tip, extracted mag strip and fitted. Works a treat. Cost: £0
Result! No more drip drip drip! Thanks for advice guys, much appreciated.
Result! No more drip drip drip! Thanks for advice guys, much appreciated.
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