Vapor Barrier
Vapor Barrier
What do you guys use for a vapor barrier between the door panels and the door? I've seen where they caulk around the door and then put heavy clear plastic over it. Do they have something new and easier now?
Tom
Tom
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I used a clear shower curtain liner from wally world then I splurged on 3M strip caulk from oreilys.
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Did that work well?poboyjo65 wrote:I used a clear shower curtain liner from wally world then I splurged on 3M strip caulk from oreilys.
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Well they've been working pretty good in the shower! but I covered up the ones in the car with the panels so I haven't seen them since
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Ugh, Poboy's on a roll.
We did similar though. I used heavy visqueen (cause we had some around) and I think we used seam sealer to tack it down. That was probably an expensive use of seam sealer, but, again, that's what we had.
Difficult to gauge effectiveness, but I suppose it keeps direct water off the inside door panels, etc. and cuts down on wind? We used it under the arm rest panels in the back seat and I'd say it helps keep wind out in winter. Probably should have used it under the front kick panels, but I don't think they did that one at the factory.
We did similar though. I used heavy visqueen (cause we had some around) and I think we used seam sealer to tack it down. That was probably an expensive use of seam sealer, but, again, that's what we had.
Difficult to gauge effectiveness, but I suppose it keeps direct water off the inside door panels, etc. and cuts down on wind? We used it under the arm rest panels in the back seat and I'd say it helps keep wind out in winter. Probably should have used it under the front kick panels, but I don't think they did that one at the factory.
1964 Comet Caliente Convertible
30,000 miles on our rebuild
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Thanks guys. I just thought maybe there was something new out there.
Tom
Tom
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I did and I didn't cover the hole door but put a couple of big pieces inside it. The type that sticks with a foil on the outside. I can't believe how well it works.Jims65cyclone wrote:Did you guys do anything for sound deadening in your door panels?
Jim
Tom
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We did not. Never even thought about it. How would that not make the door too "thick" to put the panel back on? or does it go inside against the outside wall of the door?Jims65cyclone wrote:Did you guys do anything for sound deadening in your door panels?
Jim
1964 Comet Caliente Convertible
30,000 miles on our rebuild
All Comets start out as dreams...
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Yes it goes on the inside skin of the door, they say you don't have it cover the whole door and it works the same to deaden the sound.Groover wrote:or does it go inside against the outside wall of the door?
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Mike