Door Panel Vapor Barrier

It provides a degree of water protection to your inner door and is designed as a vapor barrier.

Door panel vapor barrier.

Common door panels are plastic and these are a great choice when you need a quick serviceable replacement. They squish flat around fasteners and clips so they dont offset your door panel. Laying out the plastic an cutting. 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.

The right choice can elevate the inside appearance of your grand cherokee. If you have to remove the vapor barrier have vapor barrier sealant on hand. I believe this is what alprada70 here on the forum uses to form his vapour barriers but i let him chime in. I suggest having extra door panel clips on hand before removing the panels as the clips can often break when removing.

It tears easily and if it is reinstalled with a tear an interior water leak can develop. Lay out your plastic that you will use to make new barriers using a large piece. Some have suggested that your local hardware store has it but this is made for landscaping. The black goo that holds the vapor barrier is made by 3m.

It is installed between the door panel and the door. This is a universal fit paper shield with a black plasticized film on one side. Another option that acts as both water barrier but also reduces some noise is closed cell foam sheets. It is used almost on virtually all new cars.

It comes in a 12 feet roll and is shipped in a 3 inch tube for protection. Some prefer wooden panels for their beauty and style to improve or customize the inside of their jeep while others opt for the look of sheet metal door panels.