From the picture (which helps / thank you) it looks like the silver part you refered to is a trim and not the weather stripping. If it is made of aluminum, the rubber weather stripping is under it.
Also, when you open the door, you will see a black weather stripping around the door. Make sure it is good and not damaged.
Let me know what you find and thanks for using 2carpros. Com.
Joe
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 AT 9:51 PM