Toyoda Gosei weatherstrip for new Lexus

Kiyosu, Japan – Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd is supplying weatherstrip for use on the Lexus LC 500 Convertible launched in July 2020, the company has announced

The rubber profiles on the LC 500 Convertible are customised to fit its unique, complex exterior shape, Toyoda Gosei said in a 28 Aug press statement.

The sealing products “support an elegant look for the convertible model of the flagship coupe,” according to the components supplier 

Toyoda Gosei said it supplies 34 weatherstrips of 20 different types for use on the doors, luggage compartment, hood, and elsewhere. 

Among them, it stated, the roof-side rail weatherstrips have the functions of sealing the windows and the soft-top roof, as well as draining rainwater.

Toyoda Gosei concluded that it “will continue to exploit its expertise in rubber” to contribute to more comfortable vehicle cabins and meet diverse design needs.”