[253jetta]

where can i get replacement material for redoing my vapor barrier? is there a certain type of plastic sheeting that i should use? and would a clear sylicone(sp) work to seal it around the door?
also, when im on the freeway i get more noise from the wind then i feel i should.. shouldi replace the door seals? anything else? or should i just expect this from a 16 year old car?

 

[under the radar]

Re: vapor barrier (253jetta)

just use 3mil plastic drop cloth to re-do vapor barriers, use 3m spray glue to attach it.

 

[253jetta]

Re: vapor barrier (under the radar)

word. thank you very much sir.

 

[umeng2002]

Re: vapor barrier (253jetta)

Plastic garbage bag + RTV silicon = win

 

[253jetta]

Re: vapor barrier (umeng2002)

so pretty much anything plastic and big enough to cover ther hole.
but can anyone answer my second question, about the noisy cabin?

 

[umeng2002]

Re: vapor barrier (253jetta)

Quote, originally posted by 253jetta »

so pretty much anything plastic and big enough to cover ther hole. but can anyone answer my second question, about the noisy cabin?

compared to modern cars, yes, it's noisy. Make sure your door seals are not rotten away. That's about all you can do for wind noise.

 

[Jman5000]

Re: vapor barrier (253jetta)

There's wind noise near the doors from the mirrors. Nothing will change that other than a different type of mirror.

 

[VDUBIN]

Re: vapor barrier (253jetta)

roll down the windows... what noise?

 

[geetarhero]

Wind noise/drafts has 4 possible sources
Deformed or torn weatherstrip
Misaligned door stationed too far outward and thus not getting the 30-50% compression reccommended by manufacturer
Damaged Belt moulding
No vapour barrier
Fix/inspect one at a time.

 

[Capt.Dreadz]

Re: (geetarhero)

I took mine off a GTI that were still new (18k) Heat gun and thin double sided 3M tape..

 

[Mr. Knappy]

Re: (Capt.Dreadz)

I don't have vapor barriers anymore.