Door Seals ?

[Super Sedan]

Hey guys, I work in the sealing industry. US manufacturers of this type of seal include Trim Lok and Clean Seal. These are the companies who are supplying people like McMaster and Amazon. The minimum order quantity is high (usually a full spool is required) but if enough people get in on a group buy, the cost could be split up easily. See below:

https://www.trimlok.com/rubber-extrusion/trim-seal/custom-trim-seal

You would still be on your own for splicing and joining the corners together. Any rubber-based RTV adhesive should do the trick.

[varg]

Yes, approximately 12' for a coupe door. I was rather pleased with myself when I estimated it at 12' just by visualizing it then measured it and found I was very close, it is just over 12' measured linearly. I'll be ordering the 25' length and doing my door seals. What a difference that will make in wind noise and spider intrusion in my garage.

[808ETA]

I found another listing on AMAZON that has the same exact dimensions as the one I bought earlier they have 20ft available but if it will be sold out you can get 100ft and its a little bit cheaper when you buy more, got 80 ft for $129 the 80 ft should cover the sedan doors
here is the link
https://www.amazon.com/rubber-diamet...l&sr=1-13&th=1 👍

I guess I wasn't paying attention and thought I needed two 10' pieces but the seals in the car are 12'+ so I cancelled my 1st order. There was a 33' option so I ordered that one. Only $3 more than the 25' one and I like the idea of having extra just in case.

[Narsiyousif]

sold out of the 10ft too now

I found another listing on AMAZON that has the same exact dimensions as the one I bought earlier they have 20ft available but if it will be sold out you can get 100ft and its a little bit cheaper when you buy more, got 80 ft for $129 the 80 ft should cover the sedan doors
here is the link
https://www.amazon.com/rubber-diamet...l&sr=1-13&th=1 👍

[808ETA]

sold out of the 10ft too now

This one? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082KVSPWF...3YOiTXZGjtv8rQ I ordered today and I just double checked and it let me add to my cart.

[catchuk]

sold out of the 10ft too now

[Narsiyousif]

Pictures are great - thanks for posting!

That seal material looks to fit really well and is the closest thing I have seen to an OEM alternative. You did a nice clean cut on the corner too BTW and good tip on the little holes to let the air out of the inner seal.

Interesting find on the pile, that would complete the OEM look but honestly the plain seal does not look to bad.


I will be placing my order soon - again thanks for posting.


MJ

you are welcome 👍

[Narsiyousif]

Did you buy two rolls of 10ft length or is there a separate listing for a continuous 20ft roll? I only see a 10ft length listed in the link.

I bought 20ft as one piece, there was an option in that same listing you can choose the length but looks like they are out of the 20ft, here is my AMAZON order




on the plastic bag here is a part number for the seal I don't know if that will help to find this seal somewhere else here is the code (X002ETUTMF)

[varg]

just a reminder buy the 20 ft because the 10 ft is obviously short !!

Did you buy two rolls of 10ft length or is there a separate listing for a continuous 20ft roll? I only see a 10ft length listed in the link.

[mjweimer]

Pictures are great - thanks for posting!

That seal material looks to fit really well and is the closest thing I have seen to an OEM alternative. You did a nice clean cut on the corner too BTW and good tip on the little holes to let the air out of the inner seal.

Interesting find on the pile, that would complete the OEM look but honestly the plain seal does not look to bad.


I will be placing my order soon - again thanks for posting.


MJ

[Narsiyousif]

i also fond a really close look and dimensions for the fur or Wool Pile that is on the OEM and here is the link https://www.aliexpress.com/i/32910975889.html



OR
https://www.amazon.com/Prime-Line-Pr...8485283&sr=8-3


I will order some and try them later

[Narsiyousif]

Looks really promising and a reasonable cost - good find. Any pictures of the Amazon seal installed?


MJ

just a reminder buy the 20 ft because the 10 ft is obviously short !!
yes, I just took some photos, and let me know if you need more from a different angle!!





you will feel it is harder to close the door with this seal because it doesn't have holes like the OEM so you need to make some small holes on the aftermarket one to let the air pressure to escape. here is a photo of the OEM one that has holes



then I took the fabric out of the OEM to paint it black then I will glue it to the aftermarket



here is a side by side the OEM and the one from AMAZON

[mjweimer]

I have been looking for cheaper alternatives for the e30 sedan (1991 318i) doors weather seal and tried a lot of them until now, 2 days ago I measured the OEM one that I have, to match the dimensions with the aftermarket one and found one on AMAZON that fits really good if not better than the OEM !! and here is the link for the product
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082KVSPWF...3YOiTXZGjtv8rQ

Looks really promising and a reasonable cost - good find. Any pictures of the Amazon seal installed?


MJ

[Narsiyousif]

for anyone buying universal seals, what did you use to connect then at the 90 degree bend?

Try the ( 3M Black Super Weatherstrip and Gasket Adhesive, 08008)

[catchuk]

for anyone buying universal seals, what did you use to connect then at the 90 degree bend?