Irishrover
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Up to VIN 2A212542 Part no. ELD100670
From VIN 2A212543 " " ELD100671
It's called a "Water Shedder"
You could get hold of some heavy gauge polythene sheet and cut a piece out of that and stick it to the door panel with polyurethane adhesive (Sikoflex etc.)
From VIN 2A212543 " " ELD100671
It's called a "Water Shedder"
You could get hold of some heavy gauge polythene sheet and cut a piece out of that and stick it to the door panel with polyurethane adhesive (Sikoflex etc.)
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Irishrover
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I replaced my tailgate because of a rust hole by the handle recently and the shedder on the old door was full of tears caused by previous repairs.
I had some heavy duty polythene-the stuff the builders use before laying concrete floors- and cut a piece off that to suit.
I then bought a tube of Sikaflex polyurethane adhesive, ran a bead around the door and stuck it on. The adhesive sets "rubbery" and can be peeled off with care, just like the original stuff.
Before they used the foam type material, all the shedders were polythene.
I had some heavy duty polythene-the stuff the builders use before laying concrete floors- and cut a piece off that to suit.
I then bought a tube of Sikaflex polyurethane adhesive, ran a bead around the door and stuck it on. The adhesive sets "rubbery" and can be peeled off with care, just like the original stuff.
Before they used the foam type material, all the shedders were polythene.
Patched mine up with duct tape after fitting new regulator. Out of interest my toolbox and floor where always wet after heavy rain, new door and window seals had been fitted when I bought the car but still the damn thing leaked, turned out that the window wasn't touching the seal at the top of the door as the garage that fitted the new window seals hadn't adjusted the bottom regulator fixings after fitting the new seals.
englishbullterrier
Active Member
Why is Sikaflex so damned expensive ??.....
Irishrover
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It's a different make up from Silicon and "No-Nails" sort of stuff. I paid around £4 for a tube which I agree is more than what normal Silicone costs. It cures in a lot less time though.
*TIP
After using the stuff, remove the nozzle and put a piece of polythene cut from an old carrier bag etc. over the hole and screw the nozzle back on. This will stop air getting at the stuff left in the tube and slowly curing it. The "Plug" of set sealant in the nozzle can usually be dug out next time you need to use it or at worst, just get a spare, new nozzle.
