[CD5] Rear Seat water leak!!

[nickiipoohz]

hey guys, just removed my rear seats cos got complaints of it being wet all the time (the side behind the passenger seat). any ways, thought it was a bit of water spillage but turns out theres a leak somewhere. Was driving earlier today without the rear seats (it was raining, windows were closed!) and when i parked i saw to mmy suprise a puddle of water where the seat was wet. Any possible suggestions were the leak is coming from so i can check it? Thanks

[viperx]

lower corner rear glass?
door seals?

[nickiipoohz]

got some news boys, i took out the boot contents and found that the area where the spare tyre lies was 1/4 full of water!!!! so i took the carpet and everything out, dried it and got my sister to spray water under the car... foudn out that water is coming through lil gaps on the side *cries*.. guess its silicone time lol.

[viperx]

don't use silicone used for houses. I talked to a guy who does windows and tint and he said that silicone is acidic, and eats into paint and windows, making things worse. you need the proper stuff.

[nickiipoohz]

cant i use general purpose silicone? where can i get the good sh*t? thanks dude.

[viperx]

i dunno man... i was just told that. why not try autobarn.

[nickiipoohz]

so tehre were two areas that were leaking.. one nea the qrt panel - got that sealed!! but theres water coming in where my rear lights are. seems that they are getting in on the edges of the light. u think i can silicone this? thanks

[Mike_]

yes, but then chances are you wont be able to get the lights out, ever, without breaking the silicone and thus reopening the leak...