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    WINDOW SEAL REPAIR

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    STOP LEAKS AT THE SOURCE

    Window seals are the rubber gaskets that run along the edges of your door windows, rear glass, and sunroof. When they wear out, crack, or pull away from the frame, you end up with wind noise at highway speeds, water leaking into the door or headliner, and outside air getting in that your climate control has to fight against. At Pickups Plus Cars, window seal repair is part of our window services and broader exterior work for trucks, SUVs, and cars in Central Ohio.

    In our 25+ years working on vehicles, seal issues are one of the most underdiagnosed problems we see. Customers often assume a water leak or persistent wind noise points to something structural, when it's frequently just a seal that's dried out and needs replacement. We inspect the seals on all affected windows, source the correct replacement for your vehicle, and install it properly so the fix actually lasts. All work is quote-based because seal type and vehicle vary.

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    Our Seal Repair Services

    We inspect and replace window seals on doors, rear windows, and sunroofs to stop leaks, reduce wind noise, and keep the elements out.

    Door Window Seal Replacement

    Door window seals take the most wear of any seal on the vehicle because they flex every time the window goes up or down. Over time the rubber dries out, cracks, or separates from the channel. Once that happens, wind noise starts at highway speed and water can work its way into the door cavity. We replace door seals with correctly fitted replacements for your specific vehicle rather than generic weatherstripping that won't seat properly.

    Rear Window Seal Repair

    Rear window seals are more static than door seals but fail in a different way: the adhesive bond between the seal and the glass or body can break down, especially on older vehicles or those that have had rear glass replaced previously with improper installation. A failed rear window seal is a common source of interior moisture and trunk or cabin leaks that are hard to trace without knowing what to look for.

    Sunroof Seal Replacement

    Sunroof seals fail more often than most owners expect, particularly on trucks and SUVs with panoramic glass. A leaking sunroof seal can send water directly into the headliner, which causes damage that's far more expensive to repair than the seal itself. We inspect and replace sunroof seals and can also check the drain channels, which are a separate but related source of sunroof leaks.

    Leak Diagnosis

    If you know you have a leak but aren't sure where it's coming from, we can diagnose it. Window seals, glass seals, and door seals are all common culprits, and the water entry point isn't always directly above where you find moisture inside. In our experience, a wet floorboard or damp headliner gets blamed on the closest window when the actual source is often further away. We trace the leak back to its origin before recommending any repair, so you're not paying to fix the wrong thing.

    YOU NEED THIS IF:

    • You hear wind noise at highway speeds that wasn't there before
    • You're finding water inside the cabin, door, or trunk after rain
    • Your sunroof leaks or you've noticed moisture in the headliner
    • A window seal is visibly cracked, dry, or pulling away from the frame
    • You had glass replaced elsewhere and it's been leaking ever since
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    COMMON WINDOW SEAL REPAIR QUESTIONS

    • How do I know if my window seals need to be replaced?

      The most common signs are wind noise that starts at highway speed, water inside the vehicle after rain, or visible cracking and separation in the rubber around your windows. If you can see daylight or feel a draft around a closed window, the seal is compromised. Sometimes the only sign is unexplained interior moisture, which takes a bit of diagnosis to trace back to the seal.

    • Can a failed window seal cause other damage?

      Yes. Water that gets past a failed door seal sits in the door cavity and can corrode internal components over time. Water that gets past a rear window or sunroof seal can saturate the headliner, which is expensive to dry out and replace. Addressing a seal failure early is significantly cheaper than dealing with the secondary damage it causes if left alone.

    • How long does window seal replacement take?

      A single door window seal replacement typically takes 1-2 hours. Rear window or sunroof seals can take longer depending on the vehicle and whether the seal requires removing the glass to install correctly. We give you a realistic timeframe at the time of your quote.

    • I had my windshield replaced somewhere else and now it leaks. Can you fix it?

      Yes. Improper glass installation is one of the most common causes of new leaks on vehicles that didn't have them before. The adhesive, the seal around the glass, or the glass fitment itself can all be the source. We diagnose where the leak is coming from and repair it properly. This is also a good reason to have glass work done by an experienced shop the first time.

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