[arnabchak]

Where can I get the clips for holding the door beading in place.

My Wagon R beading is fine and no cracks anywhere.However, since some of the "pink" clips that holds them to the door are broken, they are now loose.
Where can I get these clips?

Can I use a Feviquik to glue them to its place if I am unable to procure the clips?

Any help will be obliged.

[Aroy]

Originally Posted by arnabchak

Where can I get the clips for holding the door beading in place.

My Wagon R beading is fine and no cracks anywhere.However, since some of the "pink" clips that holds them to the door are broken, they are now loose.
Where can I get these clips?

Can I use a Feviquik to glue them to its place if I am unable to procure the clips?

Any help will be obliged.

Firstly do not, under any circumstances glue the rubber beading. It will not only harden the rubber, but will be a pain to take out.

Clips can be generally found with those who repair/refurbish car upholstery.

[IndigoXLGrandDi]

The Front Two Doors of our Xylo are leaking from Top. I.e. the Water drops are dripping from above the window. The Water does not flow over glass but water drops fall on the door pad.
Sometimes the Water drops fall on door pad near glass and sometimes on the armrest near window switches.

I have checked but found all the holes in Door Rubber Beading to be free from blockage. Is it that the Rubber has become overly soft (car was bought in Nov. 2009) and cannot seal the door properly?
Should I change the Door Rubber Beading of both doors?

Thank you in advance.

[Aroy]

Originally Posted by IndigoXLGrandDi

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I have checked but found all the holes in Door Rubber Beading to be free from blockage. Is it that the Rubber has become overly soft (car was bought in Nov. 2009) and cannot seal the door properly?
Should I change the Door Rubber Beading of both doors?

Thank you in advance.

Actually with age the rubber becomes hard, especially those areas that are exposed to sunlight. Once hard the rubber gaskets cannot seal properly, hence the leaks. So it is best to change the door gaskets if they start leaking. While doing so, make sure that there is no rubber/dirt/sealant in the channels. Get them cleaned thoroughly - especially the areas at the bottom of the door. Clean all the drain holes also.

[IndigoXLGrandDi]

Originally Posted by Aroy

Actually with age the rubber becomes hard, especially those areas that are exposed to sunlight.

I too was believing that the Rubber becomes hard with age. But here the Rubber is Soft if I press it. Hence I was confused as to how the Water is able to pass through that Rubber and enter the car.

The Water gets inside only from the Centre of Window glass.

I don't have any problem replacing the Rubber Beading with new one. Just I am afraid that the problem does not return after replacing the Rubber Beading.

[Aroy]

Originally Posted by IndigoXLGrandDi

I too was believing that the Rubber becomes hard with age. But here the Rubber is Soft if I press it. Hence I was confused as to how the Water is able to pass through that Rubber and enter the car.

The Water gets inside only from the Centre of Window glass.

I don't have any problem replacing the Rubber Beading with new one. Just I am afraid that the problem does not return after replacing the Rubber Beading.

At times rubber beading can deteriorate due to oil/chemicals. In that case it will become slightly porous and/or crumble.

In any case if the gasket leaks, replace it, else water ingress will rust the door sils, and that is expensive to repair.

[Jeroen]

Originally Posted by Aroy

Actually with age the rubber becomes hard, especially those areas that are exposed to sunlight. Once hard the rubber gaskets cannot seal properly, hence the leaks. So it is best to change the door gaskets if they start leaking. While doing so, make sure that there is no rubber/dirt/sealant in the channels. Get them cleaned thoroughly - especially the areas at the bottom of the door. Clean all the drain holes also.

I have just changed the window seals on my 1982 Mercedes W123. And yes, all rubbers on a car will deteriorate over time. How quickly is impossible to predict. Depends on many factors. Quality and the type of rubber, age of the car, the environment the car is in, whether it is parked in a garage, exposure to sun light etc.

Personally, I think parking a car in a dry, well, ventilated garage is the best. Not just for rubbers, but the car as a whole. Think paint, electrical wiring etc.

What i have noticed over the years is that similar rubbers might appear to be wearing at very different rates. Out of the 4 window rubbers on my Mercedes, one was really poor, in one corner. Two had a bit of wear and one still looked quite ok. So they all appear to wearing at different rates. When I took the off, the underlying window frame had similar signs of rust. This is the thing, as soon as a rubber starts perishing water ingress starts happening. Even if the rubber might not look to bad, the metal underneath is likely to start rusting.

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