Aluminium and rubber trim on internal door trim

Bob Williams · 28th May 2017, 18:40

That is probably a very clumsy description of what I am trying to describe! When you remove the internal door trim it reveals an aluminium strip along just below the window level which has a rubber 'seal' along the top. We have found that the aluminium is corroding on mine and expanding to push up lumps in the rubber, visible through the window, and forcing the door trim out of shape at the top so it won't fit properly.

If anyone is able to follow that please read on! I want to source replacements but the only possible supplier I am aware of is Rimmers and there seems to be a fault with their web site. I can't find those strips mentioned at all but if you expand the 'glass' section it wrongly takes you to the body work section.

I could buy second hand but then risk buying the same corrosion!

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Bob (2004 CDTI Contemporary SE Tourer in Pearl Black)

bikerdude666 · 28th May 2017, 18:49

If I'm understanding it right, it's numbers 11 and 12 here, but mostly unavailable anyway...

https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID001785

jackatesme · 28th May 2017, 18:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Williams

That is probably a very clumsy description of what I am trying to describe! When you remove the internal door trim it reveals an aluminium strip along just below the window level which has a rubber 'seal' along the top. We have found that the aluminium is corroding on mine and expanding to push up lumps in the rubber, visible through the window, and forcing the door trim out of shape at the top so it won't fit properly.

If anyone is able to follow that please read on! I want to source replacements but the only possible supplier I am aware of is Rimmers and there seems to be a fault with their web site. I can't find those strips mentioned at all but if you expand the 'glass' section it wrongly takes you to the body work section.

I could buy second hand but then risk buying the same corrosion!

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Bob (2004 CDTI Contemporary SE Tourer in Pearl Black)

You may be asking about, ejt100341 ejt100351. Only frt available. on rimmers site items 11 and 12.

Bob Williams · 28th May 2017, 19:07

Thank you both for your replies. Yes, that is exactly what I mean. I don't know why you can obviously see them on the Rimmers site but I (and Trophy Blue Tourer who looked with me this afternoon) couldn't.

I guess good second hand is the only option - if I can find any.

Bob

bikerdude666 · 28th May 2017, 19:09

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Originally Posted by Bob Williams

Thank you both for your replies. Yes, that is exactly what I mean. I don't know why you can obviously see them on the Rimmers site but I (and Trophy Blue Tourer who looked with me this afternoon) couldn't.

I guess good second hand is the only option - if I can find any.

Bob

It's in the exterior trim section...

Good 2nd hand is the only way, which side do you need? I think I may have a spare passenger side rear trim, but the drivers side was corroded on the car I got it off.

Bob Williams · 28th May 2017, 19:23

Thanks again! I couldn't find it in any section but didn't expect it to be in external trim.
I need both sides but it is the passenger side that is more urgent. I am only at Milton Keynes and could collect it tomorrow if that would be convenient. Could you please pm me details of price, address, etc.

Bob

bikerdude666 · 28th May 2017, 19:25

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Originally Posted by Bob Williams

Thanks again! I couldn't find it in any section but didn't expect it to be in external trim.
I need both sides but it is the passenger side that is more urgent. I am only at Milton Keynes and could collect it tomorrow if that would be convenient. Could you please pm me details of price, address, etc.

Bob

I'm at work at the moment, not home until 6am when I'll need my bed, but I can have a look for it tomorrow afternoon and arrange something then if that's ok. Not entirely sure of it's condition, but I know it wasn't bubbling on the surface.

Bob Williams · 28th May 2017, 19:32

That's brilliant! I will be out at some time tomorrow but will watch out for your message. Alternatively I have a friend I will be meeting next Saturday in Crewe who happens to live in Corby but is not into cars - of any sort!

bikerdude666 · 28th May 2017, 19:34

If it easier for you, then he's more than welcome to pop round 1 evening and collect for you. If you PM your number, I'll get some photos of the trim tomorrow and send them to you.

28th May 2017, 18:40	#1
Bob Williams Loves to post MG ZT-T+ Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 419 Thanks: 5 Thanked 109 Times in 57 Posts	Aluminium and rubber trim on internal door trim That is probably a very clumsy description of what I am trying to describe! When you remove the internal door trim it reveals an aluminium strip along just below the window level which has a rubber 'seal' along the top. We have found that the aluminium is corroding on mine and expanding to push up lumps in the rubber, visible through the window, and forcing the door trim out of shape at the top so it won't fit properly. If anyone is able to follow that please read on! I want to source replacements but the only possible supplier I am aware of is Rimmers and there seems to be a fault with their web site. I can't find those strips mentioned at all but if you expand the 'glass' section it wrongly takes you to the body work section. I could buy second hand but then risk buying the same corrosion! Any suggestions would be appreciated. Bob (2004 CDTI Contemporary SE Tourer in Pearl Black)

28th May 2017, 18:49	#2
bikerdude666 Posted a thing or two Jaguar Xe diseasal Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Stanion, Corby Posts: 1,922 Thanks: 363 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts	If I'm understanding it right, it's numbers 11 and 12 here, but mostly unavailable anyway... https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID001785

28th May 2017, 19:07	#4
Bob Williams Loves to post MG ZT-T+ Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 419 Thanks: 5 Thanked 109 Times in 57 Posts	Thank you both for your replies. Yes, that is exactly what I mean. I don't know why you can obviously see them on the Rimmers site but I (and Trophy Blue Tourer who looked with me this afternoon) couldn't. I guess good second hand is the only option - if I can find any. Bob

28th May 2017, 19:23	#6
Bob Williams Loves to post MG ZT-T+ Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 419 Thanks: 5 Thanked 109 Times in 57 Posts	Thanks again! I couldn't find it in any section but didn't expect it to be in external trim. I need both sides but it is the passenger side that is more urgent. I am only at Milton Keynes and could collect it tomorrow if that would be convenient. Could you please pm me details of price, address, etc. Bob

28th May 2017, 19:32	#8
Bob Williams Loves to post MG ZT-T+ Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 419 Thanks: 5 Thanked 109 Times in 57 Posts	That's brilliant! I will be out at some time tomorrow but will watch out for your message. Alternatively I have a friend I will be meeting next Saturday in Crewe who happens to live in Corby but is not into cars - of any sort!

28th May 2017, 19:34	#9
bikerdude666 Posted a thing or two Jaguar Xe diseasal Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Stanion, Corby Posts: 1,922 Thanks: 363 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts	If it easier for you, then he's more than welcome to pop round 1 evening and collect for you. If you PM your number, I'll get some photos of the trim tomorrow and send them to you.