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Originally Posted by 79Mercy
I used a Meyle seal on the front drivers side door on my 115, i now have to slam the door to make it shut. Maybe the seal will compress over time
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Depends how long ago you did the seals, my trunk seal did this but flattened down over about 2-months.
To others questioning where to buy cheaper seals, well, you truly are better buying from MB and just factoring it into the lifespan of your car, when you consider how vital these parts are (keeping out water, sealing against air and wind noise, keeping insects out) then you will be able to more easily justify the cost. It may sound silly, but consider just buying one or two at a time, no harm in that. If an off brand costs 4x as much yet you need to replace it 8x as often or more (OEM can last decades easily with proper care) then you see my point here. Plus, you are only doing or having the job done once, saving time and install charges. It's just part of the ownership of these cars if you want to do it once and do it right.
Tom is THE MAN to talk to at Classic Center.