Tailgate handle rubber seal, Micra K11 Mk2, 2002

[Mushepea]

I noticed the tailgate handle was loose on my k11 (in UK) as shown in photos. When i took it off i found the rubber seal around the top was perished and hanging off. Whats it called, T-profile seal strip? Ive posted a picture of the end profile of the rubber that came out, it had glue on 1 side originally i think.
Has anyone found anything to put around here to seal it and hold handle firm again? I found second hand seals for crazy money on ebay, but im sure something a lot cheaper like U profile rubber would do the trick? I've tried P profile draught excluder but its not sealing.
Could use silicone sealant i guess, but it would look a mess. Got water leaking into the spare wheel well now.
Any suggestions welcome.
Thank you.

 

[Mushepea]

I have bought some T-type 7 x 5mm rubber strip, I will let you know how it works when i get it. It will leave a 5mm black rubber strip showing around the top of the handle, but if it stops water getting into the boot it'll do.

 

[nesty]

I noticed the tailgate handle was loose on my k11 (in UK) as shown in photos. When i took it off i found the rubber seal around the top was perished and hanging off. Whats it called, T-profile seal strip? Ive posted a picture of the end profile of the rubber that came out, it had glue on 1 side originally i think.
Has anyone found anything to put around here to seal it and hold handle firm again? I found second hand seals for crazy money on ebay, but im sure something a lot cheaper like U profile rubber would do the trick? I've tried P profile draught excluder but its not sealing.
Could use silicone sealant i guess, but it would look a mess. Got water leaking into the spare wheel well now.
Any suggestions welcome.
Thank you.

Try the company below, you might be able to match it up?

Solve Your Sealing Problems | Seals+Direct Ltd

Seals Direct specialise in the manufacture and supply of rubber seals, trims and gaskets within the marine, industrial, caravan and automotive industries.

www.sealsdirect.co.uk

 

[Mushepea]

I have applied the T shaped rubber seal and it is all good as new. It was a bit tricky to get the rubber to go over the edge pf the handle esp around corners, but used a thin piece of flat plastix to pop if over the edge.

 

[Mushepea]

This is the rubber seal I bought at aliexpress, im certain its on ebay too:. Same as originally used.

T-Type Rubber Seal Strip Sticker For Car Door Edge Fender Trim Front Rear Bumper Lip Side Skirt Sealing Styling Moulding

1.93€ 36% OFF|5M/10M T Typ Gummi Dichtung Streifen Aufkleber Für Auto Tür Rand Fender Trim Vorne Hinten lip Seite Rock Abdichtung Styling Moulding|Styling Mouldings| - AliExpress

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a.aliexpress.com

 

[Mushepea]

Here are pics of the seal, just like new.