Date:         Thu, 8 Apr 2010 13:57:49 -0700
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Was: Stereo Upgrade Project Now: Vapor Barrier
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Most of us Westy owners probably do, at least on the kitchen side... ;~(

One method of attaching poly inside the doors is to cut 1" wide strips of
the aforementioned peel & stick roofing stuff, then stick it on the edge of
the door so it's hidden by door panel, and overhangs the opening, so the
poly can then be stuck to it (this part is a bit tricky....) You can also
just use tape, but be sure it will hold up - the red 'Tuck' tape meant for
vapour barrier is a good choice. Most other tapes will break down over time
and let go.

On my Jettas at least, any leakage at the bottom of the plastic would enter
the car, so I ended up tucking the bottom of the barrier to the inside of
the door cavity, rather than taped along the outer side of the inner door as
done from the factory. I can't remember how the Vanagon one was done, it's
been too long. Jettas get a *lot* of water running down that barrier in
heavy rain...

On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 1:10 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:

> I think he's talking about the rest of the van. Maybe you have drain
> holes along the sides of your van :)
>
>
> alistair
>
>
>
> On 8-Apr-10, at 12:10 PM, Jake de Villiers wrote:
>
> You don't need the barrier to breathe, the water's supposed to drain
> out the
> holes in the bottom, not warp your door panels.  =)
>
> Cut yourself a new liner from 6 mil poly vapour barrier, available at
> home
> centres and lumberyards everywhere.  Install with the caulk of your
> choice
> and you're golden.
>