Is it useful to add sealing strips to vehicles?

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VonJaxson
07/30/25 8:44am
Adding sealing strips to cars is useful. Relevant information is as follows: 1. Function: Automotive sealing strips serve to fill various gaps between body components, providing functions such as shock absorption, waterproofing, dustproofing, sound insulation, and decoration, thereby enhancing driving comfort and protecting the vehicle body. They are mainly applied to door panels, door frames, front and rear windshields, engine hoods, and trunk lids. 2. Introduction: Sealing performance is an important indicator of overall vehicle quality, and automotive sealing strips are one of the key components that determine the quality of this indicator. 3. Precautions for replacing sealing strips: Before replacing the sealing strips, carefully compare and select the appropriate type that matches the ones currently used on the vehicle. After selecting the sealing strips, remove the original ones before installation, and thoroughly clean the areas to be covered, especially residual adhesives, accumulated dust, and dirt over the years.
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