Q: Resin is leaking from my car door - 2007 Toyota Yaris

asked by on November 12, 2016

hi, i have a toyota yaris and today i noticed there was resin leaking from the inside of my door (in the back left door). it has hardened and i can take it off but where does the resin come from ?

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