Door Seal

Tbone98 · 10-14-2023, 02:34 PM

Anyone ever have an an issue with theier lower door seals allowing wanter in?
my Pass doo lower seems to have a crap seal. Every time i wash it, there is a little water on my sill plate. I do not use a pressure washer and have a low pressure/volume hose.

CalgaryZL1 · 10-14-2023, 02:43 PM

That is odd, I sometimes use my little use pressure washer when I’m too lazy to dry wash and have not noticed water on my sill yet. Is there any abnormal deformity to the seal like a crease, divot or does it look compacted? I’m wondering if that door is never opened if the seal becomes complacent. Although your car is new. And congratulations by the way.

LeonardS · 10-14-2023, 02:52 PM

Could it be getting by the window glass seal and running out the bottom of the door?

CalgaryZL1 · 10-14-2023, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LeonardS

Could it be getting by the window glass seal and running out the bottom of the door?

Great point, you should look at the bottom of the door for the drainage port, and see if that lines up where you’re finding water on your door sill

Tbone98 · 10-14-2023, 05:38 PM

It definitely looks like it’s from the bottom. Almost like they missed a seal in assembly. It’s hard to explain but I can tell it’s from an upward spray

Val Walkinshaw · 10-15-2023, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tbone98

It definitely looks like it’s from the bottom. Almost like they missed a seal in assembly. It’s hard to explain but I can tell it’s from an upward spray

Interesting. Definitely not right. I have used a 2000psi pressure washer on my car for years and have never had any water inside the cabin or in the sills. I even spend extra time on the door also because soap tends to collet under the doors above the rocker panel. The B pillar where the door latch always gets wet but that's normal. Maybe take some pictures so people can compare theirs to yours.

Whoomba · 10-16-2023, 11:24 AM

The 5 gen has a rubber panel in the doors that’s supposed force water out the drain. Mine had to be resealed. Does the 6 gen have this?

Number 3 · 10-16-2023, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Whoomba

The 5 gen has a rubber panel in the doors that’s supposed force water out the drain. Mine had to be resealed. Does the 6 gen have this?

Every door has a “barrier” of some kind. The inside of the door is considered a wet environment. So if this barrier, which can be a plastic panel or heavy plastic is either sealed to the door inner panel with PSA or a butyl seal (better). Water WILL get past the outer belt seal and into he the door. If the inner barrier is not well installed and sealing against the door inner panel water can get past this and under the door trim into the car.

zedts1986 · 10-17-2023, 08:01 AM

I run through a car wash frequently (don't flame me...it's a great car wash and I've been using it nearly daily since 2013...and I dry the car off myself) and there is always water in the door jams. I have a separate towel just to wipe those down after. Happened on my 2019 1LT and happens on my 2024 2SS

Tbone98 · 10-17-2023, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by zedts1986

I run through a car wash frequently (don't flame me...it's a great car wash and I've been using it nearly daily since 2013...and I dry the car off myself) and there is always water in the door jams. I have a separate towel just to wipe those down after. Happened on my 2019 1LT and happens on my 2024 2SS

ever get a few drop on the plastic trim?

10-14-2023, 02:34 PM	#1
Tbone98 Drives: 2023 Sierra AT4, 2024 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: USA Posts: 287	Door Seal Anyone ever have an an issue with theier lower door seals allowing wanter in? my Pass doo lower seems to have a crap seal. Every time i wash it, there is a little water on my sill plate. I do not use a pressure washer and have a low pressure/volume hose. __________________ 2024 Camaro 2SS CE, M6, Panther Black Metallic Tincoat

10-14-2023, 02:52 PM	#3
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10-14-2023, 05:38 PM	#5
Tbone98 Drives: 2023 Sierra AT4, 2024 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: USA Posts: 287	It definitely looks like it’s from the bottom. Almost like they missed a seal in assembly. It’s hard to explain but I can tell it’s from an upward spray __________________ 2024 Camaro 2SS CE, M6, Panther Black Metallic Tincoat

10-17-2023, 08:01 AM	#9
zedts1986 Drives: 2024 2SS 6MT Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 137	I run through a car wash frequently (don't flame me...it's a great car wash and I've been using it nearly daily since 2013...and I dry the car off myself) and there is always water in the door jams. I have a separate towel just to wipe those down after. Happened on my 2019 1LT and happens on my 2024 2SS __________________ Current: 2024 Camaro 2SS M6, Red Hot, Ceramic White interior, Dual Mode Exhaust, Magnetic Ride Control Old & Sold: 2019 Camaro 1LT M6, RaceChip GTS, RaceChip XLR, ZZP Catted downpipe, JacFab Boost-o-lator, K&N drop-in air filter, ZZP Intake Tube, PTP turbo blanket, NGK 6510s gapped at 0.022" Motorcycle enthusiast

10-14-2023, 02:43 PM	#2
CalgaryZL1 Drives: 2020 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 1,556	That is odd, I sometimes use my little use pressure washer when I’m too lazy to dry wash and have not noticed water on my sill yet. Is there any abnormal deformity to the seal like a crease, divot or does it look compacted? I’m wondering if that door is never opened if the seal becomes complacent. Although your car is new. And congratulations by the way.

10-16-2023, 11:24 AM	#7
Whoomba Drives: 2024Camaro 2SS CE Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,310	The 5 gen has a rubber panel in the doors that’s supposed force water out the drain. Mine had to be resealed. Does the 6 gen have this?

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