rubber seals and trim around cab door windows

Post by **sean collins** » 09 Jul 2007, 20:55

Hello all,
The narrow rubber trim that edges the widow opening on my cab doors is about as worn out as Gordon Ramseys swear box. Letting more water than I would like run into the door panels and lots of whistleing noise when driving at speed. No problems finding new rubber seals for all the fixed panel windows on the van but can any one suggest where to get replacements for the cab door windows? and if so any tips on replacing them?

Post by **Westy.Club.Joker** » 09 Jul 2007, 21:01

Try Alan Schofield, website of that name

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 09 Jul 2007, 21:48

about £15 each from VW for the outer window scrapers, inners can be swpped for other sides outer too.

Post by **sean collins** » 10 Jul 2007, 21:29

cheers guys, ordered from Alan Schofield. £18 each + £15 each for scrapers. There goes another £66 quid.

Website · Post by **CovKid** » 17 Jul 2007, 23:48

I discovered fairly recently that when you get rubbers that are starting to go 'dusty', a good short-term remedy is to scrub them well, dry thoroughly then just run a very THIN trace of silicon sealant along and work in to the rubber with your finger. Remove all traces from glass and any excess from rubber. Leave it for a day and watch next time it rains - like water off a ducks back!

Post by **sean collins** » 19 Jul 2007, 06:17

Top Tip!
Another one that I was told for rubber seals is "wynns" the stuff you can add to your oil to reduce oil leaks. It allegedly softens and expands rubber. My brother used it on the grips on his golf clubs, rekons they were like new again.
Also cheap as you like linseed oil does a top job on blacking up rubber seals, bumpers, grills and all those sort of bits you might normally use "back to black" on. A bit pongy for inside so wouldn'r recommend for dashes.