How to Deal with Water Seeping into Window Gaps?
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If only rainwater gets inside the car, it's not a big issue. Simply open the windows fully on a sunny day to allow thorough drying. Rain can easily bring dirt and mud into the car. On sunny days, the first step should be to remove and dry-clean detachable interior items like floor mats and seat covers.
Last time, water seeped into my car window gap and caused me a lot of trouble. After washing the car, I found the floor mats soaking wet. I immediately used a dry towel to wipe along the window frame vigorously, but water kept seeping out. Later, I specifically went to an auto repair shop. The mechanic said this kind of issue is mostly due to aging sealing strips, especially for cars that have been used for five or six years or more. He taught me to regularly clean the gaps around the window frame and avoid letting leaves or sand get stuck in the rubber strips, as this accelerates aging. Now, every time I wash the car, I make sure the workers dry the sealing strip area thoroughly. I also bought a window waterproof seal spray online and apply it once a month. Additionally, the drainage holes at the bottom of the doors need to be cleaned regularly. Once, I found them clogged and used a thin wire to poke out a pile of mud. Water seepage in car windows is not something to take lightly. Over time, it can cause rust inside the door, not to mention that repairing electric windows can be very expensive.
