In daily driving, dust, mud, and other dirt will quietly adhere to the car door seal strip. If not cleaned for a long time, these impurities will wear down the surface of the car door seal strip like "sandpaper" during the door opening and closing process, gradually reducing its sealing performance. So the maintenance and upkeep of car door seal strips are very important.
So, regular cleaning is crucial. Generally, every one or two months, a soft damp cloth can be used to gently wipe the car door rubber seal to remove surface dust and dirt. When wiping, pay attention to following the texture direction of the car door seal strip and avoid pulling it vigorously. After wiping, don't rush to close the car door. Let the car door seal strip dry naturally to prevent mold growth in humid environments. With this simple operation, the car door seal strip can be kept clean and fresh, always ready to protect your car.
The car door rubber seal is exposed to wind, sun, and rain for a long time, and the rubber material is prone to aging, hardening, and losing elasticity. Regular application of specialized protective agents is a good way to delay this process. There are many such products on the market, such as protective agents containing silicone components, which can form a protective film on the surface of the car sealing strip, effectively resisting UV and ozone erosion, while maintaining the softness of the rubber and reducing friction noise when opening and closing the door.
When operating, first clean the gap between the car doors, dip a small brush in an appropriate amount of protective agent, and evenly apply it to the surface of the car sealing strip. Be careful not to miss corners, bends, and other parts. In addition, when parking in daily life, try to avoid strong acidic and alkaline environments, such as near chemical plants or roads that have just been sprayed with snow melting agents, to prevent corrosive substances from directly contacting the car door seal strip and eroding its material.
When opening and closing the car door, pay more attention to the condition of the car sealing strip. If any minor cracks or damages are found, do not take them lightly. Small cracks can be repaired with specialized car door seal adhesive, which typically has good flexibility and can tightly adhere to the cracks, restoring sealing performance. When repairing, first wipe the crack clean, apply adhesive evenly, press gently to tightly bond both sides of the crack, and let it stand for several hours until it is completely cured.
If the car door seal strip is severely aged, with large areas of cracking, hardening, and even causing poor sealing, water and air leakage, then do not hesitate to replace the new car door seal strip in a timely manner. After purchasing a car door seal strip that is compatible with the vehicle model, be careful when removing the old seal to avoid damaging the paint surface of the car door. Clean up any residual glue at the installation site, follow the correct steps to install the new rubber strip for car doors, ensure a tight fit, and rebuild the sealing line for the car.