2021 (actually December 2020) Classic Model X. Made in Fremont, California plant. Purchased new in March 2021. Weather is Mediterannean-like (hot dry summers; mild, lately mostly dry winters)
A couple of weeks ago I first noticed that most of the (right) passenger-side door front weatherstripping piece had become detached and was hanging loose in front of the hinges. Then found that the left-side piece was also detached, at the bottom. Since the car has low mileage and hasn't received any kind of mistreatment or adverse weather, I can only surmise that a poor grade of adhesive was used, or not enough of it. Anyone else experience this problem?
These particular flexible plastic/rubber strips appear intended to seal the front, leading edges of the doors from moisture/wind. So they're important.
I was going to schedule service, but to save time I thought I would see if I cleaned the adhesive off and replaced it with a good 3M double-sided foam tape product (e.g., Exterior Attachment Tape 38583) if that would hold the strips in place to the inside of the painted doors. If not, into service it goes.
Any advice/tips (as to product or methodology) appreciated.
A couple of weeks ago I first noticed that most of the (right) passenger-side door front weatherstripping piece had become detached and was hanging loose in front of the hinges. Then found that the left-side piece was also detached, at the bottom. Since the car has low mileage and hasn't received any kind of mistreatment or adverse weather, I can only surmise that a poor grade of adhesive was used, or not enough of it. Anyone else experience this problem?
These particular flexible plastic/rubber strips appear intended to seal the front, leading edges of the doors from moisture/wind. So they're important.
I was going to schedule service, but to save time I thought I would see if I cleaned the adhesive off and replaced it with a good 3M double-sided foam tape product (e.g., Exterior Attachment Tape 38583) if that would hold the strips in place to the inside of the painted doors. If not, into service it goes.
Any advice/tips (as to product or methodology) appreciated.