How to replace decklid weatherstripping?
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Racer
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From: Brookfield IL
How to replace decklid weatherstripping?
(I'm posting this as a new thread-- it was originally part of a thread concerning how to adjust the decklid)
Using some pliers and a putty knife I tore off most of the old weatherstripping this past hour and now am left with yellow glue and bits of rubber everywhere. Any tips on removing this remaining stuff-- maybe something like laquer thinner? Although with that I'm guessing it will remove the paint as well. Maybe some kind of adhesive remover that isn't as nasty on paint?
Also-- when I install the new weatherstrip-- what adhesive is recommended?
Thanks-
Using some pliers and a putty knife I tore off most of the old weatherstripping this past hour and now am left with yellow glue and bits of rubber everywhere. Any tips on removing this remaining stuff-- maybe something like laquer thinner? Although with that I'm guessing it will remove the paint as well. Maybe some kind of adhesive remover that isn't as nasty on paint?
Also-- when I install the new weatherstrip-- what adhesive is recommended?
Thanks-
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Brookfield IL
Do you remember what glue you used? Maybe it's a dumb question because I've never installed weatherstripping but is weatherstripping glue all the same and I should just go pick some up at the auto store?
Also I'm really looking for good tips on getting off all that old glue and crud!!
Also I'm really looking for good tips on getting off all that old glue and crud!!
Last edited by Driftwood; Jul 18, 2006 at 10:23 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: San Angelo TX
Originally Posted by Driftwood
(I'm posting this as a new thread-- it was originally part of a thread concerning how to adjust the decklid)
Using some pliers and a putty knife I tore off most of the old weatherstripping this past hour and now am left with yellow glue and bits of rubber everywhere. Any tips on removing this remaining stuff-- maybe something like laquer thinner? Although with that I'm guessing it will remove the paint as well. Maybe some kind of adhesive remover that isn't as nasty on paint?
Also-- when I install the new weatherstrip-- what adhesive is recommended?
Thanks-
Using some pliers and a putty knife I tore off most of the old weatherstripping this past hour and now am left with yellow glue and bits of rubber everywhere. Any tips on removing this remaining stuff-- maybe something like laquer thinner? Although with that I'm guessing it will remove the paint as well. Maybe some kind of adhesive remover that isn't as nasty on paint?
Also-- when I install the new weatherstrip-- what adhesive is recommended?
Thanks-
Use 3M weatherstrip adhesive as directed to install the new one.
