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I don’t know if this will be new to anyone here but I have, on many occasions, struggled with applying the weatherstrip adhesive. While installing the rear window gasket in my 69, I came up with an idea and thought it would be nice to share with the Forum.
Rather than trying to apply the adhesive by squeezing the tube and using the tube to spread it around, I cut the bottom off the tube and emptied the adhesive into a small plastic jar. Then, using an acid brush, I applied the adhesive to the window frame. After I applied the adhesive to the frame, I placed the gasket in position – it worked perfectly! Snapped the rear window in to clamp the gasket in place. Much easier than trying to squeeze and spread the adhesive from the tube.
I found this much easier with the limited access to the rear window. Probably be just as easy on the other gaskets too.
I wish I would have know this a couple of weeks ago when I did the hatch on my collectors edition. I like the idea of the jar. I used popsicle sticks instead of the brushes but I think the brushes would have worked much better. I also learned to wear the nitrile gloves. The glues doesn't stick as well to the gloves as it does the skin so much less of a mess.
Good tip. I used to have problems with it sticking well until I read the instructions. Generally you want to apply glue to both sides, let it cure, then apply another coat to one side. Than it sticks instantly and securely.
I wish I would have know this a couple of weeks ago when I did the hatch on my collectors edition. I like the idea of the jar. I used popsicle sticks instead of the brushes but I think the brushes would have worked much better. I also learned to wear the nitrile gloves. The glues doesn't stick as well to the gloves as it does the skin so much less of a mess.
Actually, I attempted to install the rear window gasket a couple weeks ago - I bailed. The cramped quarters and trying to squeeze the adhesive out. It was just this past Saturday that the light went off. I didn't get any of the adhesive on my hands while usig the brush.
Sounds like a good idea. I just put a new seal in mine a few weeks ago. I smeared the glue on the seal though and did it in sections, bottom side first then the left and right and lastly the roof side. I let it get tacky before mating the surfaces and taped it to support the section while it dried for about 30 minutes. Then replaced the window to ensure good pressure for a few days.
Weatherstrip Adhesive Application
