Gaps between doors and GOE sliders

I put a d-section seal on the slider itself. This one from ebay: Sponge EPDM D Section 19mm X 13mm Rubber Air Seal Door Strip Self Adhesive p/m | eBay

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It is working well although it does collect a very small amount of debris - think dust, small granules of sand - on the top edge.

David

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Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

Something like this?
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/05/954.jpg

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Yes. That's exactly what's on my door...

I'll take a pic if it's light when I get home.

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Originally Posted by LRD414

I fitted a D profile rubber seal to the door. Been on for about 18 months and still going strong.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/06/375.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/06/376.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/06/377.jpg

I hadn't actually seen anything on this topic when I made a new thread about my amazing invention, only to find that Rich had beaten me by 4 years.

Cheers,
Scott

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Hi Scott
Where did you get this stuff?

WB

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Originally Posted by wbowner

Hi Scott, Where did you get this stuff?

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Trim lok Self Adhesive Rubber >> ovesco

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/05/461.jpg

Regards,
Scott

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Originally Posted by LRD414

Trim lok Self Adhesive Rubber >> ovesco

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/05/461.jpg

Regards,
Scott

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Thanks Scott

Ok, I have looked at both David and Scott's methods. Both look good but I have a leaning towards Scott's at this time.

Reason, if the strip is on the slider I can not hit the slider with a high pressure hose with the doors open as I might blow it off. I am also thinking it will trap debris from falling out when the door is open.

So, are there any advantages of one system over the other?

All the best,

Laurie

Do what Tombie did. Replace the existing strip with one that provides the bulb that blanks the exposed area. It's the cleanest way.

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Originally Posted by Strop

Ok, I have looked at both David and Scott's methods. Both look good but I have a leaning towards Scott's at this time.

Reason, if the strip is on the slider I can not hit the slider with a high pressure hose with the doors open as I might blow it off. I am also thinking it will trap debris from falling out when the door is open.

So, are there any advantages of one system over the other?

All the best,

Laurie

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Hi Laurie,

I agree and I'm going to change mine over to Scott's setup (I ordered the trimlok yesterday) as one of the other issues I have is that when I use the slider step to get into the car - less squashing of the seat bolster as I slide over - I have to be careful not to put my size 12 on the seal and push part of it off. I haven't done it yet but I'm sure I will eventually. With the seal on the door I can put my foot up against the slider step no issues...

David

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Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

Do what Tombie did. Replace the existing strip with one that provides the bulb that blanks the exposed area. It's the cleanest way.

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I looked at that but it does not come down as far as the fitted rubber, that was why I didn't mention it.

A big dearer also - well a lot dearer.

Ok - trying Scott's version.

All the best,

Laurie

Something else I consider useful, it's a bit easier to clean the d-seal itself when on the door. Partially open the door and stick the hose in one end until it runs clear out the other end and then hose some water across the seal area cleans it all up nicely after muddy or sandy conditions.

Scott