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bitmouse
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 Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:00 pm Post subject: Generic Weatherstripping? |
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| Anything I can use on any part of the car? |
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GBA 88West LA
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Location: New Hampshire
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| Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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ive been experimenting with generic FLAPS weather stripping in the front door area to lessen whistling, while it works i have to find a better method to secure to the van mine keeps slipping out of place with repeated opening and closing of door, i also used some with modification on the vent wing window which stopped quite a bit of noise
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bitmouse
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Thanks for the post
The parts I am looking at at the moment are, Chromed Front Driver/Passenger Side Window, and the sliding glass windows on the side.
Anybody know any good fixes for these?
I am even happy to removed the chrome and replace with all rubber weatherstripping, but would prefer to find a less expensive alternative to the weatherstripping packages for vw's found online that are in the $40+ price range. |
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markz2004
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| Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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While I admire your effort to find a less expensive solution, I think that the generic stuff will only fit a "generic" car reasonably well.
The weather stripping from the usual vendors really does work and fit perfectly.
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andk5591
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Look up Restoration Specialties. http://www.restorationspecialties.com/
They have all kinds of rubber, window channels, etc. Everything that I have got from them has been very good and a reasonable price.
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