Weatherstripping & Body Seals

One of the easiest ways to judge the age of a vehicle is by the condition of the weatherstripping & body seals. Crafted from different rubber and plastic compounds, Weatherstripping & Body Seals take a beating from constant use and never-ending temperature fluctuations.

Luckily, it’s easy to replace cracked, compressed and torn weatherstripping to stop leaks and excessive wind noise. Below is a rundown of the most common Weatherstripping & Body Seal products for your vehicle.

Door Seal
The car door seal is the most common weatherstip found in your vehicle—and it usually takes the most abuse. Constant opening and closing—sealing and resealing—along with damage caused by entries and exits can cause door seal failure. Excessive wind noise and tell-tale moisture leaks can point to door seal trouble.

Door Window Seal and Window Seal
Like the door seal, the car window seal is something most drivers are intimate with. After all, who hasn’t driven with the windows down resting your left arm on the window seal? Window seals are comprised of a few different components like the Window Channel which directs water away from the window, the Window Brush which helps remove fogging and condensation when the window is rolled down, and the Window Channel Felt that snugs your window in place when rolled up.

Roof Seal, Sunroof Seal and Targa Top Seal
Self-explanatory isn’t it? If your vehicles Roof Seal, Sunroof Seal or Targa Top Seal has a leak, you’re gonna know it—and it’s gonna be a mess! Replace them here.

Windshield Seal
The Windshield Seal is what seals up the windshield—simple as that. However, replacing the Windshield Seal is not that simple. This is a job best left for professionals and accomplished do-it-yourselfers.

Trunk Seal, Hood Seal and Hatch Seal
Problems with Trunk Seals, Hood Seals and Hatch Seals may not show up as readily as door and window seals. Drivers simply aren’t under the hood or in the trunk nearly as often. But it is a good idea to occasionally open your hatch, hood and trunk, take a look at the condition of the weatherstripping and replace if it is showing cracks, wear or tears.

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