Window Seal

Decorative or edge moulding can be seen on many cars. First of all they emphasize dynamic body’s style. As a rule decorative mouldings are made of plastic or chrome. They suit varnished car covering. Some tuning lovers change original decorative mouldings to hold one style. But many car owners like decorative mouldings because they emphasize body appearance. Decorative moulding also has a protective function.

Decorative or protective moulding protects car body in case of collision. But this works only in case of collision with definite barriers with projecting parts of the same level as decorative moulding. Moreover, many decorative mouldings, especially chromic, are very sensitive to collision and this leads to damage. Sometimes it may be repaired. If it is impossible, you should replace the damaged part of the moulding. As a rule, decorative moulding consists of several parts and in case of damage you can replace a part of it.

In majority of cases decorative mouldings are sticked on or mounted. In other cases decorative moulding is fixed by means of clamps. If the moulding has the sticky part, warm it up using heat gun and then fix it. You need an assistant to inset a new decorative moulding. It is not a simple task, so an inexperienced car owner must address to the repair shop. Did the primary shaft, starter, clutch bearing, outside rear-view mirror, ignition rotor, ignition distributor or another part in your car break down? Then visit our on-line store! There you will find all necessary car parts you need to repair your car.

How to detect faulty rubber window seals

To assess the condition of the components, inspect them. Cracking, chipping, loss of elasticity of the material are the symptoms of the need to replace the components. You should also check whether the component are fastened reliably, and make sure the clips are in good order. Then try opening and closing the window several times: serviceable seals should not impede the free movement of the glass.