Weatherstripping
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Burning Brakes
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From: Greensboro NC
Weatherstripping
I am down to the little cosmetic stuff now and have $100 bucks burning a hole in my pocket so I am replacing the the door weather strips. Any suggestions or places to buy these? What will remove the old glue?
Safety Car
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From: South Central Louisiana
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Re: Weatherstripping (micks69)
Is the rest of your ws in good enough shape not to buy the package. I got mine from Ecklers. I used an adheisive remover from O'riely. Comes in a spray can. It soften up the old glue, then I used a scraper and my dremel tool with the brush attachment to clean off the rest.
Pro
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From: Montrose CA
Re: Weatherstripping (71,454,4spd)
Is the rest of your ws in good enough shape not to buy the package. I got mine from Ecklers. I used an adheisive remover from O'riely. Comes in a spray can. It soften up the old glue, then I used a scraper and my dremel tool with the brush attachment to clean off the rest.
BTW - This is my number one test as to the condition of a C3... If, when I walk up to a vette at the swap meet, or at the local car show, and I see that the rubber is old and wasted... my opinion is made up that the restoration still has a long way to go! Conversly, if the rubber is new and supple... the car is obviously well cared for and has been attended to.
I had to edit this... The door rubber and the inside and outside window seals were one of the most profound rehabilitations I did on that '76... before the gaskets, the doors clanked shut with windows rattling and wind noise was everywhere. that car "felt" like a 25 year old car.. After, the doors "thunk" shut without a rattle to be heard... (dare I say as nicely as my Honda???) and no wind noise at all??? All I hear now is honkin' on engine noise!
[Modified by Carl in LA, 8:58 PM 2/9/2002]
Le Mans Master
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From: Easton PA
Re: Weatherstripping (Carl in LA)
I alos agree with doing the whole car. It won't take that long and will make a great improvement. I got mine from Corvette Rubber. 3M makes an aersol weatherstripping/glue remover. If they are that old, they should pull off. You can then use laquer thinner/mineral spirits to remove the thick stuff.
