Re: Sealing Doors

["skippatnode" <skippatnode@domain.elided>]

I have been accused of being a cheap skate, why, I have not a clue!
But, I spray the inside surface of the door with spray trim adhesive (contact
cement).  Then take a clear leaf bag and apply it like a decal the glue.  Use
a razor knife and gently trim away the excess and install the door panel.
Cheap but effective.
Skip
67 Duetto
Norfolk Va


Date: Sun, 08 Dec 2002 12:20:10 -0500
From: Scott Johnson <scott@domain.elided>
Subject: Sealing Doors

The PO of my current car (1971 Spider) didn't put any moisture barriers
inside the doors, and as a result the (really nice!) interior door
panels rotted. I've since aquired NOS door panels, but don't want them
to rot as well. What, exactly, should I use as a moisture barrier
between the interior panel and the inside of the door itself? Also,
what's the proper way to attach the stuff? I know from previous
experience with a different car that duct tape, for example, shrinks and
eventually loses its stickiness in the face of moisture.

NOTE: the car has been repainted, and all such existing barriers were
removed, so I don't really know where to start. I've got a home depot
less than 5 mins from my house, I just need to know what to look for.

Thanks again!

Scott Johnson
71 1750 Spider
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