Taking Care Of Vehicle Weather Stripping
When you have a car, you want to keep it in great shape for as long as possible. One of the concerns that you should have when it comes to keeping your car a comfortable place for you and your passengers to drive in should be with regards to the weather stripping. Here are some of the things that you should understand with regards to the weather stripping in your car:
Learn what destroys weather stripping in your car
Being exposed to a lot of heat can cause the weather stripping in your car to become brittle and to start to come free of the car. This allows more heat, coldness and even moisture to come inside of the car. It also causes you to have a louder car driving experience which can be frustrating, especially when you are trying to enjoy a conversation with someone who is sitting in the backseat. Another thing that can cause damage to the weather stripping in your car is exposure to freezing temperatures. It can also lead to brittleness, cracking, and separation from the frame.
Learn what you can do to protect the weather stripping in your car
One of the things that you can do to help to keep the weather stripping in better condition for longer is to park the car where it won't get as hot when the area you are in is experiencing extreme heat. You can park it in a garage, under a carport, or in another shaded area to help with this. You also want to park it where it is going to be kept warmer during freezing temperatures, such as in a heated garage. Avoid opening the doors to the car when you can see there is still frost on the car from low temperatures. Opening the doors when the weather stripping is frozen can cause tearing that leads to permanent damage.
There is also a spray that you can purchase to spray on the weather stripping that will help to keep the weather stripping in better shape for longer. Avoid cleaning the weather stripping in your car with strong cleaners or with cleaners that will leave a residue on the weather stripping. These cleaners can cause a break down in the weather stripping material that will cause it to get brittle and damaged much sooner. It's best to clean it with water and liquid dish soap, then rinse the dish soap off of it completely.
You can get help with weather stripping from vehicle parts stores in your area.
