Question about door catch band

Moin, my driver’s door has been cracking for a short time and it’s hard to close. I just read the instructions on the torn-out door catcher’s tape in the FAQ. Now my question: I don’t think I’ve got anything ripped out yet, otherwise I won’t get the door open anymore. What is it that cracks the door now, on the thin sheets or on the catcher’s tape itself? Should I just grease or renew the fishing tape or do I even have to renew the sheets to get rid of the cracking? Greeting, Maik