Window rubber seals dry / perished
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Are there any top tips for either replacing or aiding rubber window seals which seem to have totally dryed out as my car was it stored inside for most of its life (see picture)?
Thanks in advance.
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This won't make them look any better if they have started to fall apart/crack but it does make them last longer and stop them getting worse, if you are looking to get them looking like new then you will need to buy some new ones.
The ones you have fitted will do there job and work fine.
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Clearly the 1st is the old like yours and many other people.
The 2nd and 3rd are the new as is the 4th but unfortunately every time I want to take photos the light and or shadow is poo.
But take a look again at the 4th pic because it's not perfect and I'll explain why.
The originals have a small steel rib running the length of them (can't show it) take one off and you'll see what I mean.
These new ones don't, they are lighter in the hand and not so stiff.
I think inside the door there's 5 very small clips that hold them it in place and the strength is provided by the steel rib to keep the perfectly straight and flat.
Which these do not have!
So they ripple a tiny bit over (funny enough) some of the clips!!!
Now to someone who doesn't know that there's a 99.9% chance they will never even notice but I do.
Okay, fitting them unless you're extremely lucky would mean taking the inside door panel off.
Because as sure as God made little apples, one or more of those clips are going to fall to the bottom of the door.
But once they're fitted to the naked eye they look perfect.
Now I've just checked with my supplier in Austria and although the on the packet they are made in Germany they don't ship to consumers or abroad but I'll double check that myself if someone wants me to no problem.
I asked my Guy and he said he can get a quantity if I want them but at this point I'm not interested in doing that because you might find elsewhere, who knows!
Anyhow, they do look very good just like the originals and I will be ordering the rest of the set for my car.
Hope this all helps!
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http://shop.volkswagen-classic-parts.de/vwcp/golf-caddy/golf-1-cabrio/body/exterior/window-slot-seal-golf-convertible-155837473c.html
Funkstar sells some too for £88…
http://www.classic-vw.co.uk/mk1-golf-cabriolet-glass-scraper-seal-external-155837475b-7942-p.asp
Mk1 Golf floor mats - for tin top and cabriolet - Zero7796 17298Five
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Not sure if your car is a tin top or floppy top?
https://www.vwheritage.com/shop/golf-cabriolet/mk1-cabrio-body/seals-door-window/
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No center steel rib but who cares, it's better than what we've got, right!
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"You could clean them with a tooth brush and warm water and recoat in some sort of silicone/bumper sprays on the market."
Before I purchase new ones, just incase it does the trick (fingers and toes crossed).
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Going back to when you came round a wee while back, seems it just the inner passenger rear bulb light tray I need to replace rather than the whoel unit, just need to find one now!!
PS still trying to find someone with a wet VAX to do the seats and roof.
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Window rubber seals dry / perished
I've not tried this myself but there's a product called captain tolley's creeping crack cure. Seriously I'm not making it up. Google it…
Not sure whether it acts as a filler.?
As pointed out prevention better than cure..
You can use 303 aerospace protectant on all surfaces like that inc door cappings, dash etc which can invariably crack. UVA RAYS damage from the sun. 303 is like a sun cream for those areas.
Ideal on vynil cabby roofs.
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T25 Diesel…sameoldblueshi£ (currently under resto)
Rocco gt2….1990 secret 2…(currently under resto)
Mk4 99 1.8t indigo blue Gti with 43k miles
Caster 93 clipper JH Green cabby
Snowy 91 GTi White cabby( sat waiting for inspiration)
Myvalver 89 GTi Grey mk2 16v
Yuppy Flu 91 GTi Flash Red Sportline
Golf mk1 owner's club on Spotify
Mk1 golf owners club playlist: Golf mk1 owner's club playlist - YouTube
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