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Old 02-05-2018, 06:59 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by BirdTRD View Post
So after about an hour drive, the ice inside the weatherstrip melted. I dried off the door jam and seal but when I close the door, water squirts out the "air" holes so everything gets nice and wet again, ready to refreeze.

I snipped a few holes on the bottom of the seal to allow the water to drain and dried everything off again...we'll see how that works out. Supposed to be in the mid 20's tonight.
You might try applying a liberal dose of silicone to the rubber seal and the door jam where the seal contacts the car. Maybe the formed ice will not stick as hard, allowing the door to open easier .....


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