T-Top Weatherstripping
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Burning Brakes
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T-Top Weatherstripping
I am currently replacing the weatherstripping on my T-Tops and need to know if I should apply some adhesive to the side of the weatherstrip that contain the attaching pins? Thanks Tim
Last edited by Tim81; May 5, 2009 at 10:48 PM.
Instructor
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I just replaced my all weather stripping and here's a tip. After making a bit of a mess with the black adhesive on the first T-Top I used masking tape to mask off areas I wanted to keep clean on the second. Worked like a charm.
Melting Slicks
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Melting Slicks
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I also replaced all my W/S, including the T-Tops, about a year and a half ago. I noticed, on pulling on the W/S, the grip of the adhesive seemed a bit weak. No absolute data, but some posters have posted that Some if not all W/S is treated with a mold inhibitor, that can be greasy. Alcohol apparently will remove it, so now i suggest people clean the W/S contact area first, to be on the safe side. I haven't had any problems, but think it's a good idea.
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Any weatherstrip that is molded or extruded should be cleaned before installation.
The mold release will still be present on the weatherstrip and cause and adhesion problem between the weatherstrip and the glue.
We have a page on weatherstrip installation on our site. While it deals with doors mainly the technique holds true for every weatherstrip you install.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=160
Willcox Inc.
The mold release will still be present on the weatherstrip and cause and adhesion problem between the weatherstrip and the glue.
We have a page on weatherstrip installation on our site. While it deals with doors mainly the technique holds true for every weatherstrip you install.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=160
Willcox Inc.
Melting Slicks
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For additional info, i wrote up the methode i used here:
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...d.php?t=103948
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...d.php?t=103948
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Burning Brakes
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Replaced all my weatherstrips which I bought from Wilcox--used the "yellow" adhesive--which was originally used by GM when cars were built. Talked to several corvette restorers and they said do not use the black--it does not hold--use the yellow adhesive.
