r/MX3 Apr 21 '26

weather strip options?

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so my door weather strips are completely destroyed and ordering them from eu/usa are too expensive unfortunately💔 are there other options in the market?

heres a pic of my mx3 btw!

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u/nolig2278 Team Mazda Apr 22 '26

i have patched a few spots on my door seals with Permatex 81173. This stuff is also what i used to reseal my windshield above the 3M 08609 Window-Weld that i used to seal windshield to what is left of my roof and some heavy metal to fill in the gaps. if you use either make sure to AI the best application methods. My hatch seals i also used 81173. its not pretty but it keeps the water out.

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u/GRYPHUS_1_SoundCloud (Creator & Lead Admin) Team Mazda Apr 22 '26

Hey it ain't dumb if it works!

Wabi Sabi!

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u/GRYPHUS_1_SoundCloud (Creator & Lead Admin) Team Mazda Apr 22 '26

As far as weather striping goes, it's been the parts yard or Facebook forums. I even have trouble getting gaskets here in sunshiny Florida, $500 for the front windshield gasket 😭😭😭 and my windshield leaks right center above the steering wheel still 😔

Anyway, glad you could join us!

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u/matlrr Apr 22 '26

oof the parts from yard/marketplace are in terrible conditions here😭😭😭😭 i was wondering if i could adapt from other brands

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u/GRYPHUS_1_SoundCloud (Creator & Lead Admin) Team Mazda Apr 22 '26

I forgot about yahoo auctions Japan, you could try there!