Why You Need To DO THIS TO YOUR CAR'S WEATHERSTRIPPING NOW!
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- Why You Need To DO THIS TO YOUR CAR'S WEATHERSTRIPPING NOW!
In this video I attempt to re-inflate the weatherstripping of my 1995 GMC Suburban. The original weatherstrip was flat and needed some help so I decided this would be the easiest and most cost-effective method. I used poly foam rope to simply fill the open cavity of the weatherstrip. It worked wonderfully well. Now I won't have rattling doors, air leaks, water leaks and I've saved time and money to boot!
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So if you take nothing away from this remember “proper holes” and “super lube” made all the difference for Jimmy.
You just won the internet! Cheers to you my friend!
Now imagine this becoming your most popular comment on CZcams
Jimmy ain't wrong.
And chalk saver
Yep, proper holes." Great advice Bill!
In light of all the snarky comments on this video, THIS IDEA OF USING FOAM CORD REALLY WORKS! It works so well I did my 1994 Chevy crew cab the first day, and my 2007 Tahoe the next day. Replacement weatherstrip would have cost me ~$200 for the 1994 and almost $500 for the Tahoe. I spent less than $20 for three packages of the foam cord and $9 for more .080 trimmer line. .065 trimmer line was not quite stiff enough to slide through weatherstrip without kinking. Lubricant was an old bottle of suntan lotion thinned with a little water and dishwashing detergent. GM weatherstrip seems to have the vent holes either 5 1/2 or 11 inches apart, depending on vehicle age. You will develop your own technique of how much trimmer line to use, whether or not to tape the trimmer line to the cord, etc. It did exactly what Jimmy said it would do: door rattles are gone. Now you can hear other noises that will keep you busy trying to find them.
This wins the comments section for me ...
For lube you can also use a good slick trim/vinyl protectant. My favorite for this sort of thing is turtle wax in the green bottle. It's so slick you have to be careful about using it on flooring like door mats, etc. And it will soak into the foam and keep it plyable.
Other options are wire pulling lubricant or Armoral
6ft of weather strip is like... $25
@@acelilumelody4445 His comment is like 4 years old.
somethin about a 80s or 90s vehicle in great shape is just soooo appealing to look at
Exactly; I want to buy a box dip like a 1992 Cadillac Brougham or a 90 Caprice Classic too
Joe Luis i appreciate anything that still looks good after 20yrs
Agreed
Anything for a tit Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme
Amen brother 💙
Surgical tubing has been used for YEARS already to fix flattened door seals. Works much better than foam and will last forever
Like airline tubing?
@@j0nrages851 Airline tubing? You mean like the clear stuff used in industry for actuators and other low pressure pneumatic stuff? Yes that’s similar to surgical tubing. Surgical tubing is a bit different but I bet they’re both perfect for this task. And usually can be found at Lowe’s or Home Depot by the foot
i was thinking this would work pretty well ... do you need to lubricate it first?
@@seaperu1 Silicon lube works well.
@@jimichan7649 that makes sense, spray it through the opening, then feed the tubing through, thanks
I was in the Automotive industry weather strip design for 20 years. We regularly put stuffers in tight corners so the weather strip would not flatten out and where the ends met for alignment purposes. Putting it in the whole weather strip may cause hard closing efforts/air and water leaks depending on the durometer(hardness) of the stuffer.
In a few weeks foam deforms a bit and doors close easier
This is what I was hoping.@@1marcelfilms
I did this 5 years ago on all of my doors . But i actully took out the whol rubber weather trim and striched it stright with my brother it was so much easier to fill the whole thing at once without cutting anything . And putted everything back up . Worked great .
Nice tip
@@moonmullins8227 yes do it man .
is it me or is english optional??
@@pgh1all1CZcams isn't TOO bad; not when you compare it to Instagram. English is actually discouraged on Instagram is seems.
Do you need any adhesive to put it back in place or just push it back in the channel?
I’m improving my English listening, thanks to your clear pronunciation at your videos. But I got to say that also that I’m mastering mechanics skills thanks to you too. !!!!
Mine is like this. Like the video. Careful doing this as the hollow seal section with its carefully placed holes is designed to be a secondary drain. If you block it you will get water over your head when getting out, that will now sit and cillect on the top run of the seal as it can't drain through the holes and into the hollow seal drain.
Those holes are there to prevent the seal from popping, like a baloon when you close the door, not to catch water and drain it away
@@dirkfolscher3001 On some car its does exactly that. Especially cabriolets I assume. Its definitely used for drainage!
I have a 99 suburban and I'm am going through literally all your videos and doing almost everything you did to your 95, it's my first suburban so I'm fixing what needs fixed and taking preventive measures to make sure everything works like it should. Your videos definitely help me think of things I probably would have never thought about.
So glad to hear that!!
Ive done this same thing on old cars. But i used the smallest size vacuum hose you can buy. My dad said they used to do that in the dealership back in the 80's when someone complained of a wind noise.
yep, it's an old trick we used to use on old rubbers, put a bit of 6mm tubing in there to freshen them up, made the doors shut lovely again.
Dude, this is awesome! I have an '05 e-150 van and finding the weather stripping for this vehicle has been a nightmare. Not only are these weather strippings super expensive but I also can't find the weather stripping for the side cargo doors. This is definitely a great hack! Keep up the good work.
Also if you have any tears in the weather stripping you sand the area around the tear, use super glue and an adhesive accelerant to close the tear and then sand the slick side of some black electric tape to match the off black color of the weather stripping and tuck one length wise edge in-between the frame and weather stripping. Apply super glue to rest of sticky side of tape. Lay down flat, spray some adhesive accelerant. Wait to dry and sand down any obvious edges or lines till the become less noticeable.
It's not gonna be perfect if you know it's there but to the untrained eye it's invisible.
Great video! Very helpful! I was afraid of getting grease on my cloth interior. Instead, I used corn starch and gold bond powder to lube the foam rope. It made a bit of a mess, but was easily cleaned up with a vacuum. Thanks!
BTW- When you are at the store and ask someone where to find the 'caulk saver'-PRONOUNCE IT CORRECTLY. You'll get some funny looks otherwise...
Oh no!!!🤔🤔 Don't tell me u ask for "cock saver" 😳😳😃😅😅🤣🤣
Caulk is pronounced "KAWK" there is no L sound in it.
You mean the looks come from saying cock saver. 😄
@@TheCapitalVice r/wooosh
@@TheCapitalVice Depending on where you live, that's the same pronunciation as... well you know. 😜 I prefer to add the tiniest bit of an "L" in there when I pronounce caulk just to make sure people know what I'm talking about.
Dang! Just tried this on the front passenger side door on our ‘99 Burb. Couldn’t get the damn foam to pull through without breaking! Tried trimmer string and an electrical fishtape with no luck. Ended up forking out the $40 for a new one w/one day shipping on Amazon. Cause I sure as hell ain’t putting this old one back after taking it out lol. Really appreciate ya taking the time to show us tips and tricks, so far this is the only one I couldn’t get done!
I'm going to have to try this. All my vehicles are older vehicles and buying factory replacement weather stripping is ridiculously expensive.
I've done the same thing to one of my vehicles with aquarium air line and worked great. I also added a secondary "D" style universal stripping for even further noise deadening and that worked good also.
Aquarium line! How neat! 😊🌎✨
Yep been doing this for years , before that " backer rod " stuff was common, I use to use the lil rolls of replacement weatherstripping you could get from home centers for your home window & doors , I used spray lube silicone to make it slide & glide , an don't forget to spray your Auto exterior weatherstripping couple times a year to keep it clean & flexible, plus it makes your Power Windows like Speed open & close
Great minds think alike. You might not be able to read my post, but I did exactly the same thing a long time before this video came out or even before CZcams or the internet was in use. Now as far as the power windows go? I just replaced the window run channel (L & R front doors/sedan) on my wife's Honda Accord. I tend to think that in that case, there's nothing that works better than factory parts. Yeh, it wasn't cheap. But I had to replace a regulator in the driver side to I tore it all apart (glass out and everything). They now go up and down just like when the car rolled out of the dealer. It was 2 pieces (a long one and a short one) and they just snapped right in. I did try to lube them, but it only lasted just only so long. And yes, you should lube the weather stripping with a lube like silicone. Not oil as that'll only cause the rubber to disintegrate in time. Something else I do is to lube the rubber bumpers on the hood, doors and trunk with white grease. Just a dab'll do ya. Also....make sure the adjusters for the hood at the front are making snug contact with the hood. They're adjustable and if they're out of adjustment, your hood will rattle and make noise. Replace the rubber pads if necessary. Dorman makes a lot of stuff like that.
That is an awesome idea. One of the best car hack suggestions i've seen in a long time. 👍
Nice profile pic 👍
Good idea, excellent presentaion....no messing around , to the point, no shaking camera...and you justified why you needed to do it so other people can relate. I am a subscriber.
Did the same thing with a van except with rubber surgical tubing instead of foam. What a difference! Thanks for the idea.
I did the same.
Where can you buy surgical tubing?
A perfect example of programmed obsolescence. Make the weather seals hollow so they fail, and have to be replaced. This idea might be useful for seals in other applications if they are also hollow tubes. This will save people a fortune, and not line the pockets of parts manufacturers and vehicle companies.
That foam stuff is also called “backer rod.” Thanks for the video!
Yep to fill space for caulking
After needing to replace the trunk seal on my 2010 Charger (paying $85), I think I will be doing this to the door. Great idea, thanks for posting.
Great video jimmy...I’ve done this trick in the past but I used surgical tubing and it worked good..recently I wanted to do it again but was shocked at the cost of surgical tubing so I ended up using the inside of one of those garden hoses that shrink when not using.. after cutting the outside skin it reveals a tubing that is identical to surgical tubing .hope that made sense.
I like your vids. Direct, you get to the point. No needless crap to watch that gives no value. Good job man...
Great video. Home weatherstripping is always cheaper than auto as well, and you might find something than can fit your car. And generally, more than 1 type of weatherstripping will work. Don't forget the "magical" product Velcro. It has a number of applications, one being to re-attach your headliner instead of push pins till fixed.
Genius! I have a 21 year old vehicle that I purchased new. It's in great shape...but now I know what I need to do to the weather striping. I'd do a test on one door first and make sure it closes easily.
I’ve been putting 303 Aerospace on all the weather stripping of all my vehicles a couple times a year so hopefully they won’t ever go bad.
They can still go flat. 303 just protects from drying
I did as you said and it worked. I have a 2010 Ford Escape with a leaky tail gate and window. It WORKED, THANKS AGAIN.
Nice trick, a old guy I worked with back in the late 80's told me to use rubber vacuum tube to bring life back into my project car. same principle idea as you used.
This is friggin genius ! My next project on my 2002 yukon . Thanks for the tip and have a great day.
They have kits for experimental aircraft for inserting into hollow weatherstrip.
It's basically a hand pump for a blood pressure tester and you hook tubing to it and pump it up.
Close the door and air it up.
Amazing that i still remember this video for a solution to my hood seal problem. 😂
The thing is that my interior intake is right under my windshield and engine odeur is coming in through the hood where the seal isn't seating properly.
This trick fixed my problem and I no longer have that strong odeur coming into the car.
Thanks for making this video it's a really good tip to remember. 😂👍
That's genius! It's the Dutch version of new weather stripping. Found it also called "foam backer rod" totally trying this!
did you try it? results?
Backer rod is what I've always heard it called.
I have a 2001 Ford Explorer and the rear hatch weatherstrip is discontinued. I can’t find it anywhere online. So, I am gonna try this out. I had no idea what I was gonna do about replacing it & I figured I would find someone on CZcams that could help & you did! Thanks so much for the hack! ;)
Thanks for the idea. Our Ford Taurus SES is a 2002 and is about at the end of its days. Still, I will do whatever I can to keep it on the road.
Where I live 2002 cars are midway though their life lol. The average car here is a 1997 Golf that rattles and spits black smoke but still runs as if to defy its own mortality.
I did the same thing on my 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe back in 2013 the weatherstripping had flattened out so I ran 3/8 inch round weatherstripping through the old stuff and it worked perfectly I still have the vehicle and it’s still sealed...!!!
Great tip! You just saved me some money, thx a bunch. I did this on my garage door seal a few years back but never thought about it on my 07 F150. LOL this is why I watch. Thx again bro.
Man I wish I would have run into this video sooner, I'm now fighting for each inch of removing weather stripping from my RV door! Great idea!
1 Road, I am impress. I have a couple of cars that I can do this too. Thank you for your idea.
That's a great idea. I had a 1972 Buick and I replaced all the weather stripping and it cost a lot money
Thanks mate! Never thought about checking the weather strips on my family's 10 year old Toyota SUV. I've checked the underbody but everything seems fine. Will try this hack too when I find that my weather strips are in fact flat.
Gotta give you a thumbs up, I did this twenty years ago to my '96 SS just to make it quiter, but when I do this to our '96 Tahoe I'll definitely try the lube. Thanks!
people like you make life easier for everyone else, Thank you Very Much.
They have different diameters of this stuff at our local concrete plant. I use bigger stuff to slide through my garage door seals. Works great
get a bottle of ATP reseal as well. its an engine oil additive for reconditioning internal seals. but you can apply it straight to rubber weather strip, hoses etc to recondition them to almost like new condition. rub down your old stripping after doing this foam stuffing and you really will have like-new seals.
ATP 205 is $20 a bottle!
Dude.. whata a hack man!! You just saved me a lot of $$$ changing things around in here.. Thanks a bunch and big hugs from Costa Rica!!!!
Great Hack.... it what your type of channel should offer always....and you did , cheers!
Did this to my Excursion. Completely got rid of that open window waffle sound, like low bass. Doors close much better. Less road noise. Used the same stuff from Home Depot
Nice 👍 video , thanks for the tip , I will try that in my car 🚗.
I injected thick silicone in my weather strip years ago..the only thing I had to do was to keep the doors open overnight in my garage. Your solution is better
This is exactly what I need to do on my GMC Envoy.
I had done this for an 84 300sd I got. I had a heck of a time finding any weatherstripping for it's doors. An when I did, it was soo expensive. So I did that same thing. None of the cars stripping was torn, so all I did was use some Vaseline on the outside stripping and coat the caulk saver in it and slip sloop, I was done. Same thing, that's cars doors "vault" sound were back after doing this.
Surgical tubing is great too and has been used for a long time for this specific purpose. It can be purchased at Home Depot or Lowe’s by the foot.
Dude! That’s probably a much better idea!! Gonna get some!!
@@1RoadGarage What kind of surgical tubing do you recommend?
Wich diameter i go for? Going for 1/2 inch wht do u think?
@@aveirozinou2919 it's hard to tell. I think it would probably be based on the specific type and diameter of your weather stripping. I know they're probably not all different for each vehicle... But I'm sure there is a wide variety of sizes.
@@aveirozinou2919 also, if you can find a local hardware store or something they will let you take a few inches of each size... And they will keep two or three in stock. That way you could try them without spending money.... So you're sure to get the one that fits best
Excellent teaching job + I learn something everyday watching videos like this.
" I found the size of this piping actually being able to fit right through those tiny holes in the back"
Bro your talking my language 👍
I reniuned my door seals on a 1996 truck last year, coating the old/collapsed seals with 100% silicon. Installed with an old tooth brush, then cleaned up with a rag. Where collapsed, it took a minute of working it in before they started stand out again. It made them like new and even the collapsed seals now look new a year later.
You are a life saver, I was going to replace the whole thing, when this is exactly what I need!!!!
You're the MAN! Thank you so much! Great tutorial, delivered with rare skill, clarity and confidence. If I could I'd buy you a pint.
I'm thinking of doing this not to stop the doors from shaking, but to keep the sound out! I can only hope it makes my 93 3000GT VR4 a little more luxurious, without the weight of sound deadening panels haha
Thinking about doing this to my 94 VR-4. How did it work for you?
@@mikekerr7742 I haven't gotten to it sadly. I don't shop much so I've yet to see the foam insulation in stores. I really should remember to go look for the stuff so I can do it! Surprising to see a fellow VR4 owner here though!
Dude, that’s genius.
That SuperLube is silicone based and works good as a rubber/weatherstripping conditioner. I also use it as dielectric grease. Nice video 👍
Antique car restoration guy's typically just fill it in by squirting some black rtv in at the small holes all along the strip. Similar results. I have soo thought about using the same foam strip to bring mine back to life. Just never got around to it. And for the most part just got used to the wind howl as air runs up the front of the drivers door. Great video
I like this method because it's removable... That way it can be adjusted or added to later on.
So good to see your channel blowing up. Hope to be there soon. Thanks for all the tips
You saved me,,,,,,again. Best wishes. As thanks, two products I have decades of successful experience with. Marvel Mystery Fluid. Smoother, quieter, motor running. STP " CERAMIC" oil additive incredible. You feel the immeadiate difference. Other expensive ceramics " zero, nada, nothing". Best wishes.
Spray the weather strip with silicone spray it keeps it soft without degrading the rubber and keeps the doors and rear hatch from sticking to it
thanks mate, did this on my Myvi, no more wind noise from outside
Men Thanks a Lot Great Advice you Give
Just taken me 20 minutes to find this again and it was worth it. I'll be doing this on my 2009 passat
this was a truly great video and tip. thanks jimmy!
This video showed up in my feed once and now that I need it it pops up again! Woah!
Dang! I'm going to try this for sure! Thanks for the tip!
DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME. THIS IS THE MOST STUPID IDEA I HAVE EVER TRIED. IT DOES NOT WORK!
Spraying silicone spray on the weather stripping will extend the life too. Even with this short video,,,,, you still strung us out a little.
Saved you money for starters & secondly no, for silicone,wd40 is wtg but you will whinge eventho I am now saving you more $ & time:/
Brilliant informative thanks for making this helpful video 👍🏻
Kudos to you sir. Very valuable info you pass on. Thank you VERY MUCH.
Yeah my man! Fill it with caulk saver!
Another AMERICAN genius! Congradulations on another great idea.
Holy crap dude, I love your ideas!!! I've used quite a few of yours and it works out GREAT!! Getting ready to do this one! Thanks
For lube you can also use a good slick trim/vinyl protectant. My favorite for this sort of thing is turtle wax in the green bottle. It's so slick you have to be careful about using it on flooring like door mats, etc. And it will soak into the foam and keep it plyable.
Nice idea, but will the foam hold up over time? I'd be curious to know how long this fix lasts.
OMG. You did it again!. This hack is unbilievable. And is opening a hole wide horizon of ideas to me.
Haha, cool!!
Great video/help. You have saved me money and given me peace of mind. Thank you.
I have a BMW Z3 convertible, each side top has 3 separate pieces. each piece is over $100, this hack saved me $600 !!!!
You probably wont see this now that it has been a long time but did you ever try this? I ask because I also have a convertible miata..same thing right? Jk..mine was cheaper lol. Anyways the trim is to channel the water from the top when it rains so I'm curious if you had a problem with that or did everything work out ok?
Are you the dude from Tremors?
E vazkee it’s Burt!!
E vazkee lololil Kevin Bacon ?
Nope, the dude from tremors is Alex P. Keaton's dad.
Looks like the younger version of the gun nut that was Reba McEntire's husband in the movie.
No no its burts son .....lil burt
If you have a vehicle that they no longer make replacement weather stripping this hack is the best... Think I will be doing it on my old diesel...
I an never fixing my old weatherstripping. F that. I'd rather listen to the wind whistling and doors rattling on road trips instead of listening to my girlfriend complaining about the same shit every time we hit the on ramp about everything that's happened over the last 20 years :-)
Fuck yeah!
Fuck it
😂😂😂
Thank for the really good laugh. No doubt.
Dee Zee Maaa neeezzyy
That's a clever idea Jimmy. I think I'll try it. My pickup is 17+ years old and the weather striping in the doors has flattened out a little too. Thanx
Another great video . Thanks Jimmy
You must have the patience of a saint to do this!
KY lube is always the best for those tight holes, Ohh Yeah ;o)
Seriously, Thanks for sharing, great idea.
EL EVO but how do you keep it from bending?😁
Or Astroglide
Just an fyi from an Autozone guy. Formula 303 is one of the "best" products for rubber and plastic components. For rubber, 303 will "double" the life of the rubber part. When possible soak the part before installing for10 minutes like a belt or weatherstripping, clean off any excess and install. Weatherstripping, belts, dash and tires etc. 303 is also UV resistant. (If using on tires, it's best to raise the car, and completely soak the tire, including the tread, with 303, letting it sit as long as possible before cleaning any excess off. It's important to remember, if applied to the tread 303 must dry completely before safe driving. And that's usually 1-2 hours. But 303 will actually increase the tread life of your tires. Costs a little more, but is a great product that does what is says it can do. Just an Autozone guy who has tried pretty much every product out there)
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Great hack, we always learn something new no matter how old we are. Thank you!
I've seen a similar version of this, but with medical grade silicone hose instead of foam.
Holy cow you just saved me a ton of money thank you!
Great reminder. I did this back in the 60’s to ‘32 Ford Victoria and my ‘65 Pontiac and it lasted at least until my mother sold the cars when I joined the military. Now I have an 04 Chevy van that needs it. Back to the old ways. Keep It Simple Solutions. 🔚
Does the foam collect water? I’d be worried that it might start molding if it isn’t a hydrophobic material.
Likely closed cell. open cell would be a problem.
It doesn't. The foam is closed cell.
If the water makes it past the outer surface of the weather seal, you'd have a leak into the vehicle anyways. the holes in the weatherstrip vent out the air trapped inside when the doors close.
Good point. Even if it didn't, it probably makes it hard for any water collected through tears or those holes to make it out, since those holes are there for that exact reason.
Thanks for the great idea. Just caught this older post but want to add: if the weatherstripping isn't totally gone, silicone lube sprayed on them will revitalise and restore them to full size...
Fill the Trim Now. An Ounce of Prevention is worth a Pound of Cure.
I like this idea a lot mate. Thanks for the inspiration 👍