Car Door Panel Vapor Barrier
It provides a degree of water protection to your inner door and is designed as a vapor barrier.
Car door panel vapor barrier. Over the course of years they can become brittle and the adhesive will break down and no longer make a good seal. It is installed between the door panel and the door. It comes in a 12 feet roll and is shipped in a 3 inch tube for protection. The vapor barrier keeps the odd drip from the window from splashing on the window mechanism and wetting the speakers and other electronics in the door panel but if you are getting enough water to wet the carpet there must be a blocked drain hole.
One example of a coverlay oem style inner door panel. Just behind the door panels are sheets of plastic to keep moister from creeping into your vw. 12 foot roll universal fit provides water vapor protection this is a universal fit paper shield with a black plasticized film on one side. This is a universal fit paper shield with a black plasticized film on one side.
You are correct art1966. If left unchecked this moisture will work its. The black goo that holds the vapor barrier is made by 3m. It provides a degree of water protection to your inner door and is designed as a vapor barrier.
Whether the barrier piece is styrofoam based or a plastic sheet it will typically be glued on with a rubbery sealant. When this happens you might find water puddles in the car have a constant damp smell find water stains on the lower edges of your door. Provides water vapor protection. It is installed between the door panel and the door.