installing weatherstrip...
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installing weatherstrip...
ide rather have a root canal...
Whats the best glue/adhesive to use to install it with. Ive used some ultra black rtv on the window seals and t-tops...seems to work fine, but messy. Later this week im gonna install the door pieces and think ide be better off with them using something else.
I pity whoever has to remove and reinstall next time
goal is to make sure they dont leak...if possible...lol
Whats the best glue/adhesive to use to install it with. Ive used some ultra black rtv on the window seals and t-tops...seems to work fine, but messy. Later this week im gonna install the door pieces and think ide be better off with them using something else.
I pity whoever has to remove and reinstall next time
goal is to make sure they dont leak...if possible...lol
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3M weatherstrip adhesive. It comes in yellow and black....use black.
Tips: Layout the weatherstrip...without glue...and use blue painter's tape to hold it in place. Use a non-permanent marking method to place 'key' location marks on the weatherstrip: at the start and finish point on bends; at various spots on straight runs [along with associated marks on the body panel. {This prevents the usual stretching problem and getting the strip misaligned while gluing.} With the strip in temporary location, run painter's tape completely along both sides of it so that those areas will be masked to prevent smearing of glue on the body panel. Clean body panel and glue surface of the weatherstrip with a mild solvent before beginning. Put adhesive on the body panel with a brush so that you can regulate the amount of glue and where it is placed; also put a brush stroke on the surface of the weatherstrip. Let set for the time noted on the package, then carefully begin to place the weatherstrip down. Do not put glue on the entire weatherstrip at one time. Work with a couple of feet at a time, then do another section. Let cure the full time called out on the package before you put any pressure on the weatherstrip. Good luck.
Tips: Layout the weatherstrip...without glue...and use blue painter's tape to hold it in place. Use a non-permanent marking method to place 'key' location marks on the weatherstrip: at the start and finish point on bends; at various spots on straight runs [along with associated marks on the body panel. {This prevents the usual stretching problem and getting the strip misaligned while gluing.} With the strip in temporary location, run painter's tape completely along both sides of it so that those areas will be masked to prevent smearing of glue on the body panel. Clean body panel and glue surface of the weatherstrip with a mild solvent before beginning. Put adhesive on the body panel with a brush so that you can regulate the amount of glue and where it is placed; also put a brush stroke on the surface of the weatherstrip. Let set for the time noted on the package, then carefully begin to place the weatherstrip down. Do not put glue on the entire weatherstrip at one time. Work with a couple of feet at a time, then do another section. Let cure the full time called out on the package before you put any pressure on the weatherstrip. Good luck.
Drifting
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From: Celeste Texas
I used the 3M yellow adhesive from a tube. It's been a long time since I looked at a judging manual but it seems like yellow was correct for the 78 I had and they wanted some visible squeeze out. Black definately looks better if there is squeeze out. Only use the cheap stuff if you want to redo it in about a month.
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3M weatherstrip adhesive. It comes in yellow and black....use black.
Tips: Layout the weatherstrip...without glue...and use blue painter's tape to hold it in place. Use a non-permanent marking method to place 'key' location marks on the weatherstrip: at the start and finish point on bends; at various spots on straight runs [along with associated marks on the body panel. {This prevents the usual stretching problem and getting the strip misaligned while gluing.} With the strip in temporary location, run painter's tape completely along both sides of it so that those areas will be masked to prevent smearing of glue on the body panel. Clean body panel and glue surface of the weatherstrip with a mild solvent before beginning. Put adhesive on the body panel with a brush so that you can regulate the amount of glue and where it is placed; also put a brush stroke on the surface of the weatherstrip. Let set for the time noted on the package, then carefully begin to place the weatherstrip down. Do not put glue on the entire weatherstrip at one time. Work with a couple of feet at a time, then do another section. Let cure the full time called out on the package before you put any pressure on the weatherstrip. Good luck.
Tips: Layout the weatherstrip...without glue...and use blue painter's tape to hold it in place. Use a non-permanent marking method to place 'key' location marks on the weatherstrip: at the start and finish point on bends; at various spots on straight runs [along with associated marks on the body panel. {This prevents the usual stretching problem and getting the strip misaligned while gluing.} With the strip in temporary location, run painter's tape completely along both sides of it so that those areas will be masked to prevent smearing of glue on the body panel. Clean body panel and glue surface of the weatherstrip with a mild solvent before beginning. Put adhesive on the body panel with a brush so that you can regulate the amount of glue and where it is placed; also put a brush stroke on the surface of the weatherstrip. Let set for the time noted on the package, then carefully begin to place the weatherstrip down. Do not put glue on the entire weatherstrip at one time. Work with a couple of feet at a time, then do another section. Let cure the full time called out on the package before you put any pressure on the weatherstrip. Good luck.
3M is best, great tips too !!!
Drifting
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Dynatex weatherstrip adhesive is good as well. Have used both. Dynatex seems to have a little longer shelf life (if that matters) and doesn't really separate out in the tube as I've found in some tubes of 3m.
I would recommend both. It's also recommended to put a 2nd layer of adhesive on one side or the other right before you apply it. I usually put it on the weatherstrip side about 2 feet at a time. Sticky weatherstrip can get out of hand real fast. Especially the door seals. I try to put them on with the doors off the car after paint, but that can not always be done. I scuff the mating side of the weatherstrip with sandpaper and solvent clean as well. The molds used to make the seals sometimes leaves a residue.
I would recommend both. It's also recommended to put a 2nd layer of adhesive on one side or the other right before you apply it. I usually put it on the weatherstrip side about 2 feet at a time. Sticky weatherstrip can get out of hand real fast. Especially the door seals. I try to put them on with the doors off the car after paint, but that can not always be done. I scuff the mating side of the weatherstrip with sandpaper and solvent clean as well. The molds used to make the seals sometimes leaves a residue.
Last edited by highschool67; Oct 26, 2010 at 10:10 AM.
