Help - removable rear window sealing
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From: Havelock North Carolina
Help - removable rear window sealing
I've done a search of this forum and I've researched the AIM but can't figure out what to use to attach the weatherstrip for the removable rear window. My search resulted in finding a lot of information about what people are using on the non-removable rear window but nothing explicit for the removable one. The AIM calls out 51f adhesive which crosses to an adhesive that is used in numerous places to include securing the carpet but I wouldn't think that the same adhesive is used to prevent water intrusion through the rear window as securing the carpet. As usual, thanks for any and all input.
Melting Slicks
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From: perth western australia
I used this for all the weather-strips , including that rear removable one ,
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3M-WEATH...-/251556053150
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3M-WEATH...-/251556053150
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All it is...much like the adhesive in the last post....is a contact adhesive.
And knowing that a contact adhesive is applied on BOTH surfaces...then it would seal out water..
I use it and have NO water leaks IF it is applied correctly.
DUB
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Just be caerful due toeh time of year oyuare doiong this.
The glue can tack up so fast on you...depending on how thick you apply it that when you go all the way around BOTH the cars pinchweld area and also the contact surface of the w/strip itself...that when you go to put them together they have already skinned over too much and do not stick well.
Perform a test first and find out what you need to do...or you nay be doing it in sections.
I know I would not do it outside where the sun is heating the parts up.
I also use another product AFTER I have it installed due to I have it in my shop already but knowing if you want to go into that added expense. I use it when I go in and inspect how well I got the seal installed when I carefully pull back on the edge where the seal meets the pinchweld and see if I have any area for this pump grade product to be pumped into. CRL 1716 is what I use.
DUB
The glue can tack up so fast on you...depending on how thick you apply it that when you go all the way around BOTH the cars pinchweld area and also the contact surface of the w/strip itself...that when you go to put them together they have already skinned over too much and do not stick well.
Perform a test first and find out what you need to do...or you nay be doing it in sections.
I know I would not do it outside where the sun is heating the parts up.
I also use another product AFTER I have it installed due to I have it in my shop already but knowing if you want to go into that added expense. I use it when I go in and inspect how well I got the seal installed when I carefully pull back on the edge where the seal meets the pinchweld and see if I have any area for this pump grade product to be pumped into. CRL 1716 is what I use.
DUB
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The first thing you should do is clean the weatherstrip before you ever put glue on it. Then once you remove all the mold release from the rubber apply a thin bead on it with your finger and allow it to dry. Do the same with the window frame... spread and allow to dry. Once dry then apply a thin coat to the rubber again and install it as you go. I can assure you it'll never come loose. (I use weldwood glue here, but the 3m08008 will work just fine).
Also note, there were anywhere from four to six screws that secured the rear weatherstrip to the car. It seems to vary year to year.
https://willcoxcorvette.com/corvette...ow-coupe-68-74
Also note, there were anywhere from four to six screws that secured the rear weatherstrip to the car. It seems to vary year to year.
https://willcoxcorvette.com/corvette...ow-coupe-68-74
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From: Havelock North Carolina
The glue can tack up so fast on you...depending on how thick you apply it that when you go all the way around BOTH the cars pinchweld area and also the contact surface of the w/strip itself...that when you go to put them together they have already skinned over too much and do not stick well.
Perform a test first and find out what you need to do...or you nay be doing it in sections.
I know what you mean about the weather and it tacking up quickly; that's the reason I was looking at the forum and the AIM for the correct adhesive. It ended up getting so messy and wouldn't hold that I ended up removing it and had to clean it all up again. I'm sure that my next attempt will be to do it in sections as you suggested.
I know I would not do it outside where the sun is heating the parts up.
No worries there, I'm able to do it in the garage
CRL 1716 is what I use.
I may give this a try as well. Is it readily available or something I would have to order online?
DUB
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The first thing you should do is clean the weatherstrip before you ever put glue on it. Then once you remove all the mold release from the rubber apply a thin bead on it with your finger and allow it to dry. Do the same with the window frame... spread and allow to dry. Once dry then apply a thin coat to the rubber again and install it as you go. I can assure you it'll never come loose. (I use weldwood glue here, but the 3m08008 will work just fine).
Also note, there were anywhere from four to six screws that secured the rear weatherstrip to the car. It seems to vary year to year.
https://willcoxcorvette.com/corvette...ow-coupe-68-74
Also note, there were anywhere from four to six screws that secured the rear weatherstrip to the car. It seems to vary year to year.
https://willcoxcorvette.com/corvette...ow-coupe-68-74
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To remove the glue I use the 3M 08984.
DUB
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I used this for all the weather-strips , including that rear removable one ,
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3M-WEATH...-/251556053150
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3M-WEATH...-/251556053150
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From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
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I like using the weldwood glue, it's so close to the original color and texture you'd be hard pressed to find anything else closer... the issue is we buy this in the gallon... you guys will have just as good of luck with the 08008 black 3m. (and mistakes hide easy). The industrial weldwood is what we use on all our tops as well... so when you glue it... it stays forever.
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