weatherstrip installation
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Instructor
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Jamestown Rhode Island
weatherstrip installation
I got new weatherstripping for christmas, but nothing else with it. I went out and got the 3M remover/adhesive. But whats a good way to get the old stuff off? I tried on my hood's weatherstripping, which pretty much was so bad that half of it was hanging off. Ive been scraping and I keep getting the old yellow adhesive.
Whats a good way to get the stubborn old stuff off, and espcially the old, probably original adhesive off? As in a good scraping tool.
thanks
-ashton
Whats a good way to get the stubborn old stuff off, and espcially the old, probably original adhesive off? As in a good scraping tool.
thanks
-ashton
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Tucson AZ
I got new weatherstripping for christmas, but nothing else with it. I went out and got the 3M remover/adhesive. But whats a good way to get the old stuff off? I tried on my hood's weatherstripping, which pretty much was so bad that half of it was hanging off. Ive been scraping and I keep getting the old yellow adhesive.
Whats a good way to get the stubborn old stuff off, and espcially the old, probably original adhesive off? As in a good scraping tool.
thanks
-ashton
Whats a good way to get the stubborn old stuff off, and espcially the old, probably original adhesive off? As in a good scraping tool.
thanks
-ashton
Ashton,
I used $100 worth of crap trying to clean the floor in my 69. I wound up using Acrysol, it's a Kent Automotive product. It's a green can, either in a qt. or a 16 oz. spray can. Both worked equally as good.I also had good luck with Norton Panel and Adhesive Cleaner, from a paint supply shop. I used GOOF OFF, lift off2, and other crap, none of it really worked. I hope this works or at least helps.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Lutz Florida
Try 3M adhesive and wax remover. I used it when I replaced all my 30 yr. old weatherstip. Worked pretty good for me. I think I got it at Wal Mart for five or six bucks for the spray can. Spray it and let it set for a little while, then scrape the residue off.
Melting Slicks
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From: Tucson AZ
Thanks for pointing out my oversight. I used that 3M too. Good stuff, my wife liked it because it didn't have a really bad odor for her. Man, I can smell the garage again now.
Racer
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I used the 3M adhesive remover, sand paper, knife and a screw driver. I didn't have any problems. I just rubbed it down with the 3M stuff, let it sit for a minute or so, then started scraping.
Been wondering where that extra piece went. I couldn't figure out where it went. I didn't even think about the hood.
Been wondering where that extra piece went. I couldn't figure out where it went. I didn't even think about the hood.
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Instructor
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Jamestown Rhode Island
yeah i got the 3m remover, but it came in a quart can, with a little spout tipo. ill try a putty knife tomorrow.
and on installation, i know i put the adhesive on both parts then press togethor, but how long do i have to get them togethor?
thanks for the quick replies.
and on installation, i know i put the adhesive on both parts then press togethor, but how long do i have to get them togethor?
thanks for the quick replies.
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Drifting
Joined: May 2007
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From: North Royaton Ohio
Shoot I think the stuff I used was called Kent's Speedy 300 or something like that? It was powerful stuff, man. Poured it on and let it set for a minute or so, and everything just kind of "gelatinized", and then I could scrape it off with a putty knife. The hardest part for me was the peice that seals the back of the side window to the body. That didn't want to come off.
When I put mine on, I disconnected the battery so I didn't run it dead, because I taped mine on with the doors open for a little over an hour. Seemed to work well.
When I put mine on, I disconnected the battery so I didn't run it dead, because I taped mine on with the doors open for a little over an hour. Seemed to work well.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Tucson AZ
yeah i got the 3m remover, but it came in a quart can, with a little spout tipo. ill try a putty knife tomorrow.
and on installation, i know i put the adhesive on both parts then press togethor, but how long do i have to get them togethor?
thanks for the quick replies.
and on installation, i know i put the adhesive on both parts then press togethor, but how long do i have to get them togethor?
thanks for the quick replies.
Drifting
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From: North Royaton Ohio
I didn't have any issues with it. I got some on the paint and I wiped it off right away and had no problems. Now, I'm sure if you let it soak in all day, that might present some issues...
Melting Slicks
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From: Tucson AZ
I don't think it will. I used it on million dollar motorhomes when I worked on them for a few years. It never hurt the wood, counters, floors, plastic sinks, toilet lids (don't ask about that accident) or anything, so I'm guessing it's pretty safe