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General Boards => Technical Support => Topic started by: Jim Edwards on November 23, 2016, 03:50:06 PM

Title: Entry Door air seal leaking
Post by: Jim Edwards on November 23, 2016, 03:50:06 PM

HI I have discovered a hole / tear in my door gasket about 3/8 " long and 1/32 -1/16 wide. In an old post someone repaired a gasket with super glue but I am concerned that the damage is too great for a thin adhesive like super glue. I am wondering if anyone has used a thicker material with the consistency of say Silicone to do this repair and what did they use?

Thanks

Title: Re: Entry Door air seal leaking
Post by: Dave Porter on January 12, 2017, 02:28:46 PM

I had a similar issue with mine. I tried a bicycle tire repair kit but the patch was too bulky and wouldn't fit in such a small area.  Convinced I was on the right track I Rube Goldberged a different solution. I took some black rubber adhesive (sorry, I can't remember the brand) and smeared it over the cracked area then I laid a heavy duty zip lock bag over the patch area and closed the door and let it dry overnight.  The next day I trimmed off the extra plastic.  I'm kind of amazed but this has held up for 5 years and is virtually invisible..

Title: Re: Entry Door air seal leaking
Post by: LEAH DRAPER on January 12, 2017, 08:06:36 PM

CLEVER IDEA.......THANKS FOR SHARING....AND OF COURSE INGENUITY!!