That Nasty Window Trim...
09-22-07, 06:33 PM
#30
09-23-07, 01:36 PM
#36
I bought a new passenger side trim from Mazdatrix. Looks great, shiny to. I guess the new ones are made different so they will never flake or rust.
12-04-09, 07:47 AM
#47
Sorry for the confusion folks, unfortunately I can't be of much help since I did this over two years ago and have since looked at thousands of cars in the junkyard.
If there's anything to be learned here it's that there are options available if you look carefully (and long enough).
Obviously, the Mazda replacement part is the ideal solution but it is pricey for what it is.
Refinishing your existing weatherstrip is also good but assumes that the rubber wiper strip is still pliable and intact...mine weren't and neither were any I could find used.
After two years the Acura strips (whatever the hell they're off of) are still looking good and sealing well.
An excellent investment for $2, eh?
If there's anything to be learned here it's that there are options available if you look carefully (and long enough).
Obviously, the Mazda replacement part is the ideal solution but it is pricey for what it is.
Refinishing your existing weatherstrip is also good but assumes that the rubber wiper strip is still pliable and intact...mine weren't and neither were any I could find used.
After two years the Acura strips (whatever the hell they're off of) are still looking good and sealing well.
An excellent investment for $2, eh?
01-18-14, 05:02 PM
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Sorry for the confusion folks, unfortunately I can't be of much help since I did this over two years ago and have since looked at thousands of cars in the junkyard.
If there's anything to be learned here it's that there are options available if you look carefully (and long enough).
Obviously, the Mazda replacement part is the ideal solution but it is pricey for what it is.
Refinishing your existing weatherstrip is also good but assumes that the rubber wiper strip is still pliable and intact...mine weren't and neither were any I could find used.
After two years the Acura strips (whatever the hell they're off of) are still looking good and sealing well.
An excellent investment for $2, eh?
If there's anything to be learned here it's that there are options available if you look carefully (and long enough).
Obviously, the Mazda replacement part is the ideal solution but it is pricey for what it is.
Refinishing your existing weatherstrip is also good but assumes that the rubber wiper strip is still pliable and intact...mine weren't and neither were any I could find used.
After two years the Acura strips (whatever the hell they're off of) are still looking good and sealing well.
An excellent investment for $2, eh?
Thanks!
01-19-14, 04:01 PM
#49
Vintage sportcars
Same problem here, I restored the ones I had on my daily driver and got a new set for my restoration car. Its expensive but they look so amazing compared to the painted ones. You might get a used good condition/restorable set from a forum member or so.
01-19-14, 05:33 PM
#50
My search ended when I scored the Acura pieces.
It's hard to even make a specific recommendation due to the vagaries of junkyarding.
When I was searching the choices were limited to what I found that particular day, who knows what might be found now.
If you decide to try a junkyard (do they exist in Hungary?) I can offer a timesaving hint though.
Don't even look at anything that's not a 4 seat two door.
The FC has a very long door and the trim piece is correspondingly long; far longer than any to be found on shorter doors.
Also, the trim is basically straight but most cars have a curve/arc at the window base, so you can spot a likely donor from quite a distance.