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07-16-2003, 04:07 PM
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Need Suggestions for W123 Door Moisture Shield
I have the driver's side door open for a check strap replacement, and found the moisture shield was missing due to the IPO. (Idiot Previous Owner)
 So, does anyone know where I can get a plastic sheet heavier than a garbage bag to glue in there? I'm thinking something like this would be better than nothing, and a lot cheaper than a replacement shield from the MB dealer. Ken300D
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07-16-2003, 04:34 PM
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I have found that heavy plastic tarps used in house painting work well...the clear sort, of course.
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07-16-2003, 05:37 PM
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Dealer used to carry them for a few bucks.
Len
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07-16-2003, 05:43 PM
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I also heard in a previous post over a year ago that acetone revitalizes the adhesive that was applied to the door at the factory, and does so long enough to get the moisture barrier back on. If that doesn't work, there's always black duct tape (not the silver junk).
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07-16-2003, 07:13 PM
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Any plastic will work. Your just trying to prevent the normal moisture that gets into the door from ruining the door panel fiber material. I use 3 mill trash bags. Cut to size, use the door panel as a template. And use 3M spray adhesive to attach it to the metal frame of the door.
Dave
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07-16-2003, 07:54 PM
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window lift
OK - so it was a bit "ghetto", but I just used a trash bag when I repaired my window lift - oh well
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#7
07-17-2003, 01:08 AM
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If you don't want to use trash bag or dry cleaning bag material, and don't have any old material from tv or monitor packing (heavier - try friends who've gotten a new tv or monitor. I just threw a sheet away today.), rolls are available for winterizing windows, etc. Probably this is the wrong season, but check places like Lowe's or Home Depot.
For a template, you can always use the shield from the door on the opposite side of the car.
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#8
07-17-2003, 06:03 AM
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Visit your local hardware store, or home supply center ( Home Depot/ 84 Lumber, Lowes). Purchase a roll of polyethelene sheeting. It is availible in various widths, lengths and thicknesses. 3ft wide by 100 feet is often used for carpet protection. Some rolls 12ft X 300 ft.
OK there will be some extra, leftover material, but it is cheap. I'd get 6 mil. Painter's drop cloths may be as thin as o.9 mil. Some poly is upto 10 mil, probably a little too thick.
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