I have therefore spent a considerable amount of time and money making replacement parts out of flexible plastic. As you can see from the photos (the second, third, fourth and fifth photos show the replacement above the original), it is identical in overall shape to the original. The seal in the picture / video mounted to the car has a slight lip on the ends, this was a previous version and has been removed in the seals that I will be shipping. The surfaces that are mounted on the metal bracket are shiny, but are not visible so this does not matter to me.

The part is a lattice internally, this keeps the weight low (the original is sponge which hold water the moment the skin is cracked). The part is not as flexible as the original but the trade off is that it is much tougher and should therefore be a lot more hard wearing. These parts will just click into the mounting bracket with an interference fit, but I would still suggest using your favourite adhesive to make absolutely sure.

I have managed to make it so there is no water ingress (hopefully I am not speaking too soon as all four Elans I have had have leaked at some point)

I have permitted returns in case you receive the parts and decide you don’t want to fit them. (Buyer pays return postage)

If overseas postage is required, please contact me with details</div>