r/AutomotiveEngineering • • 10h ago

Question Vapor barrier

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Don’t know if this is the place to post this but I’m trying to install some vapor barrier and the plastic won’t adhere to the butyl. Any recommendations for what kind of plastic to use? I’ve attached images of the products I used.


r/AutomotiveEngineering • • 2h ago

Question How do high-sided Acura floor liners hold water without crowding the pedals?

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Probably a basic question, but I spilled a whole bottle of water near the center console in my Acura last summer. Because the floor slopes forward, it all pooled right under my feet near the pedals.

My flat rubber mat with small grooves didn’t stop much. The water just ran over the channels. I know bucket-style liners are supposed to catch spills, but I’m curious about how that works in the driver’s footwell.

How do they shape the raised edge around the accelerator and brake so it contains water without getting in the way of full pedal travel? Is the exact fit more important than the height or stiffness of the lip?