How To Replace Window Seals On Car

Mark simpson demonstrates the process of reconditioning existing seals then goes through the process of creating a new back glass seal from available seal parts.

How to replace window seals on car.

A seal leak is a disappointing issue but it happens to many vehicles especially with age. Apply a very thin bead of weatherstripping adhesive available at auto parts stores to the channel and install the seal lightly at first. In this case trustworthy replacement window seals are a must. Items you will need replacement seals window seal adhesive if your new seals didn t come with it cutting tool such as a box cutter adhesive remover if there s still some holding your old seals on appropriate screwdriver for the screws holding in the seals pliers.

Often need to be replaced when restoring a classic car. Very carefully move the screwdriver along to separate the rubber from the metal. Use a razor blade to scrape the remaining rubber and glue from the window frame. Hold it in place with masking tape until the adhesive dries about 45 minutes.

Window seals can become worn out and therefore they can t fulfill their function properly and let water rain wind and dirt enter your vehicle. Use needle nose pliers to remove the window seal. The clips can be levered out using a fabricated tool. Locate the spot on the seals where there s damage and gently ease the head of a flathead screwdriver under it.

On some models however reproduction seals are not available. A trim clip removing tool also works. Let that dry completely then squeeze a bead of the adhesive onto the weather strip and the car door and let that dry. Step 1 open the car window.

Note the tape to protect the paint. Don t remove all the seals at once replace them one at a time. The seal may stick and it will likely be cracked and brittle causing parts of it to break off but all remains must be removed. Clean up any adhesive messes with the brake cleaner.

Rubber gaskets window seals door bumpers etc.