Knowledge Post: What is the role of car sealing strips? How to replace it?

Text/Xu Yi

carNow it is becoming more and more popular, and there are more and more cars running on the road. But like people, cars need rest and maintenance over time.Some people thinkcar maintenanceJust change.

Change engine oil, engine filter, air filter element,Air conditioning filter, Add glass water frequently, checkBrake pads, It's okay to take a shower for the car and so on. But there is one thing you have never noticed, or even thought of it at all. That is the sealing strip on your car. Have you really paid attention to check it? Let's talk about whether this sealing strip should also be replaced.

Sometimes the car has been driving for a long time, and the creaking sound can be heard after the speed bump, and occasionally there is wind noise, and it feels like the car door is not closed tightly. Then you have to check the sealing strip at this time. The sealing strip can improve the air tightness. Once the sealing strip is aging and damaged, it will cause rain leakage in the car, increasing the driving wind noise of the car, and the rain leakage will easily cause the car body to rust. Therefore, for automobiles, the sealing strip is an important part and must be regularly maintained and inspected.

Sealing strip function

carSealantThe strip is one of the important parts of the automobile. It has the function of filling various intermittents and gaps between the body components. It has shock absorption, waterproof, dustproof,Soundproof, Decoration and other functions, can effectively prevent wind and rain from intruding into the compartment, and improve the comfort of drivers and passengers and protect the car body.

Sealing strip is aging

The sealing strip seal is to effectively isolate the gas and liquid inside the car from the outside. When you are driving on the road and feel strong noise, and the car enters the sundries, etc., then the biggest possibility is the appearance of the car body sealing performance. The problem is that the sealing strip is not indestructible, and it will be injured after a long time. Therefore, we must replace the damaged sealing strip in time. The new sealing strip will continue to create a good riding environment for us.

Precautions for replacing car sealing strip

1. Before replacing the sealing strip, you must choose a good style according to the sealing strip used on your vehicle. Now there are many professional vehicle sealing shops on the market, tailored for different models, and accurately match the original car curve slope and curve curvature to ensure The continuity between the various parts of the body avoids the separation of airflow at the joints, and easily resolves the periodic wake, which can reduce the wind noise of high-speed driving, and at the same time enhance the air tightness and dustproof ability of the original car.

2. After the sealing strip is selected, the original sealing strip should be removed before installation. Wipe clean the area where the sealing strip needs to be covered, especially the residual glue, old dust and sand. If possible, apply a layer of protective agent, which can prevent the sealing strip from aging and greatly improve the sealing strip. The tightness.

3. When replacing the door sealing strips, there are usually one or two water outlets on the door. Generally, there are one or two drainage holes under the door. If you don’t pay attention to plug them up, you can experience heavy rain outside and inside the car when it rains. It's raining lightly.

Fourth, many car friends may have encountered it. The internal window sealing strip will be lowered along with the window, and then go into the door along with it, and then rise when the window is lifted. Some car window lifting and lowering will also have abnormal noise, most of which are also due to the sealing strip problem. If adjusting the position of the sealing strip still cannot solve the abnormal noise, then consider replacing the window sealing strip.

Five, carsSkylightPay more attention to the sealing strips, because long-term exposure to the air, wind and sun are particularly serious, and some damaged sealing strips may also cause air and rain leakage in the skylight. Therefore, the sunroof sealing strip should also be maintained in time.

In fact, a car is just like a person. The more you love it, the more safety it will bring you.