On Thu, 4 Nov 2004 23:25:37 -0000, "Doki" wrote:



:::Jerry:::: wrote:
"Phil" wrote in message
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[ re the long winded question about car door membranes ]

First off, what car is it, this might effect what should be used.

Second, if you don't mind having to replace the plastic each time you
remove the membrane then use PU sealer, but don't get it any where
you don't want to stick other wise you'll end up bonding it to the
door frame.

TBH I'd go for duct tape or similar, I've been told it's what the mechanics
use at my Ford dealer...

I used duct tape previously when I thought the membrane was just to keep
out draughts. It is sort-of OK, but you really want the plastic to be
sealed right below the drain channel. Just sticking it down round the
edges results in water gathering at the bottom of the membrane which
will be 1"-2" below the drain hole. Not healthy for the door skin. I'm
sure its a common bodge though; after all, I did it myself until I
really HAD to figure out where the water was getting in.

You can't often buy new membranes IME.

It's easy enough to make a new membrane out of a sheet of polythene.
Helps if you have the old one as a template though. Peugeot sell them
for a ridiculous sum; think it was IRO 30-40 pounds.

Otherwise you could use spray on adhesive, which is a little more
forgiving.

3M spray glue (bog standard type) won't glue door membranes to doors.

Thanks - won't bother with that then. Being polythene-like, it will need
something tacky to glue it.

Phil
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