My 61 Buick LeSabre came with waterproof paper deflector to seal the door inner panel and to prevent water from entering the car. It simply waterproof paper between the door panel and the door. The paper deflectors are ripped and worn and need replacement. Does any one know where to get this type of paper? It has a polyethylene black side. If I could find this type of waterproof paper material I could cut it to fit myself. Reply or E-mail me at malovingood@hotmail.com if you can assist. Thanks.
I am making mine from mylar sheeting like you would find at Home Depot. If you really want to use paper, roofing paper is probably your best bet.
x2. It's merely a vapor barrier with it's intended purpose being to keep outside moisture from directly contacting the cardboard backside of the door panels which causes them to warp. Does it work? Have you ever seen any original door panels that were not warped? Anyway, you can use anything that is basically waterproof for a replacement.
For A bodies Ames did sell both the paper and the plastic barriers. They may not fit your year B body.
Stop by a collision center and see if they will sell you some crash wrap. If the car is up and running take off the door panels and drive it over. They will probably have one of the lesser body guys help you install it. Just make sure to have the area real clean it will work great.
Get a trash bag, cut it to shape, and tape it to the door. Result, 1 weather shield that seals much better then the originals ever did. Duane
Duane posted this in another thread around the time I was putting my new Legendary door panels on. Works perfectly. No water problems at all going on 2 years now.
Use Tyvek, you can get it at a lumber yard , Lowes or Depot. http://www2.dupont.com/Tyvek_Weatherization/en_US/index.html?src=tyvek_g_Broad
Problem with Tyvek or roofing paper is that it will stop liquid water penetration but will still allow water vapor to pass thru, right? Isn`t that how it works on a house? If not, it would trap water/moisture in the wall cavity. ??? Tom Mooney
I think I have this still in good condition from my 61 Invicta 4 door (car had 45k miles). I sent you an email on other parts you may need, including an e-brake handle, let me know!
If you use a heavy duty trash bag, like you can buy for bigger loads, it will keep all the moisture out both ways. The great part is you tape it to the door and then use a knife to trim the holes you need around the window crank posts, etc. This gives you a 10 times better seal then the "crap" they used originally, its way cheap, and no one will see you used non-original pieces because it is under the door panels. It's a no brainer, so why try to re-invent the wheel. Duane PS. Why do you think they changed over to this type of sealant for the new cars?:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I think at the next concour Buick car show, door panels should be removed to see if OEM material was used.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Yeah and maybe pull up the carpet and see if they used the correct underlayment, or to see if there are any welding "scars" from floor replacements.:laugh: :laugh: Duane
