Maintaining Your Porsche’s Door and Window Seals
Part of maintaining your Porsche’s value is paying attention to vehicle components that are often overlooked, such as window and door seals.
These seals are designed to weatherproof your vehicle so that dirt, water, and other debris don’t enter the vehicle when the windows and doors are closed. Learn everything you need to know about Porsche seal maintenance, such as how to maintain weather stripping and when you may need to replace seals.
Maintaining Your Porsche’s Door and Window Seals: Preventing Leaks
While the seals on your Porsche’s doors and windows can last for several years, there are some things you can do to prolong the life of your vehicle’s weather stripping. When you are cleaning your Porsche at home, you should be sure to clean all the seals to remove dirt and carefully dry the seals to remove moisture.
At-home car detailing is a good opportunity to look for any damage to your vehicle’s seals. Damage can look like flat seals that are too compressed to work effectively and brittle seals that are fraying or tearing. You may be able to use a Porsche lubricant on your window and door seals to keep the weather stripping supple and protect seals from damage from water.
Factors That May Impact Seal Longevity
Driving in Florida may have a big impact on how long your door and window seals can last. Climate factors like UV ray exposure, extreme heat, persistent humidity, and driving near coastal regions can all cause your vehicle’s weather stripping to break down more quickly.
How Do You Know When You Need Porsche Seal Maintenance or Replacement?
The seals on your doors and windows don’t last forever, even if you take very good care of your weather stripping when you wash and detail your vehicle. You should book service at your Porsche Center to replace weather stripping when you notice water leaking into the cabin of your vehicle, or you notice damage to your seals, such as rips or compression.
Sometimes, you may notice issues like excessive wind, engine, or road noise, which could indicate your window and door seals are too compressed to block out noise. You may also notice that you have to turn your heat or air conditioning higher to keep the cabin comfortable, which could be a sign that your vehicle’s weather stripping is too old to block the exterior temperature from entering the cabin.
The weather stripping on your vehicle’s doors and windows plays an important role in protecting your Porsche’s interior and long-term value. If you want to prevent interior damage and ensure your cabin is comfortable, regular seal maintenance and replacement are key. Schedule door and window seal service at Porsche West Broward in Davie, FL.