Car Door Seals Sticking

I have a 2005 car and the rear door seals often stick.

Car door seals sticking.

It seems to happen if i don t use the doors for a while. This lets in cold or hot air sometimes w. In many older cars the rubber door seals don t seal the way they should. Car door seal strip universal car truck motor rubber seal strip weatherstrip for car window door sunroofs engine cover soundproofing b shape 16 5 feet black 4 3 out of 5 stars 203 8 57 8.

During the winter water can freeze around the door s rubber weather strip locking you out of your car. If the doors are not sealed properly hot and cold air can come through into the inside of the car as well as excess noise all of which make the inside of the car a less pleasant place to be. Visit an auto parts store to purchase replacements if you notice tears or gaps where water could seep in. If you pull hard to break the ice the weather stripping can tear right off the car.

More importantly faulty seals let in water which can cause a lot of damage to your car s interior. The rubber gasket or seal along the edge of the car door is the area that freezes not the metal itself. Prevent door sticking with silicone spray. A friend actually broke the rear door handle trying to open the door.

An easy and permanent fix for older car door seals. I ve fixed up the handle but i don t want it to happen again. Move in close to cut down on overspray and create a better seal.