Rubber grommets

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#1 Rubber grommets

Post by phoenix » Fri Dec 02, 2022 12:02 pm

Which way round should the rubber grommets be fitted in the floor. Dome side up or down ?
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#2 Re: Rubber grommets

Post by christopher storey » Fri Dec 02, 2022 4:33 pm

I don't think it really matters , but for neatness I personally feel it is better to have them dome side up . I think also that it probably provides better sealing against moisture, although it is marginal

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#3 Re: Rubber grommets

Post by Series1 Stu » Fri Dec 02, 2022 8:56 pm

I don't think it matters either but, on the basis that you don't see them once the carpets are fitted, I fitted mine with the domed side visible from the underside of the car (sorry, Christopher).

I also put a smear of Tiger Seal or similar around the hole before I fitted the grommets, just in case the grommets are not as good a fit as they should be.

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#4 Re: Rubber grommets

Post by abowie » Fri Dec 02, 2022 9:02 pm

Series1 Stu wrote:
Fri Dec 02, 2022 8:56 pm
domed side visible from the underside of the car
I agree. Stops them getting filled with road grime.
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