Waterproofing (Sealing)

Lead	Assignee	Status

Lead	Assignee	Status
@Kimberly Liu	@Kimia Barzegar	In Progress

Overview

Weatherstrips will be used to seal gaps between aerobody panels. They prevent rain or dust from entering the vehicle and also provide soundproofing.

Options	Cost	Notes

Options	Cost	Notes
McMaster-Carr	$59 per 100 ft	⅜” by 7/32” Water- and Weather-Resistant Foam Rubber Seal Compressible
https://www.trimlok.com/rubber-extrusion/epdm-seal/p-profile	might be able to request sample	particularly for sealing door frames and hinged windows designed to work best with a 25-40% compression of the bulb’s original height, with 25% being ideal.
https://www.trimlok.com/rubber-extrusion/epdm-seal/double-bulb-lid	same company as above	lid seals
https://www.amazon.ca/XCEL-Stripping-Adhesive-Resistant-totaling/dp/B07KCGDYJS	$45.95	3.96 x 0.03 Meters (L x W) Flat, best option for applying on both sides
https://www.amazon.ca/Adhesive-Automotive-Weather-Weatherstrip-Soundproofing/dp/B07[…]NwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= no longer available	$0.45 per ft	cheaper than option above, will likely purchase these

Layering?

Panel/ Location	Image	Length Required	Notes

Panel/ Location	Length Required	Notes
Front driver door	148.62 in
Front passenger door	148.41 in
Rear doors	146.82 in (per door) 293.64 in total
roof	309.07 in
trunk	205.78 in
windshield	240.98 in	Should it be sealed from outer and inner or only one?
vents (?)
TOTAL LENGTH:	1346.5 in 112.21 feet