Replacing weatherstrips - need help!
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Replacing weatherstrips - need help!
Hi all,
Yesterday I started to replace old weatherstrips on my '68 convertible. I started with windshield pillars and everything went so smoothly, that I even began to think, that the whole process is too easy
Then I got to the doors and got stuck with removal of the remains of old glue. I can't get them off and even if they come off, it goes with the paint. See the picture below. I soak them in advance with adhesive removal, but that does not help.
What if I just remove the big and most lose pieces of the old glue, clean the rest with some alcohol-based cleaner, and put a fresh layer of new glue on top? Then wait till it dries, and start gluing new weatherstrip on top? If the old glue holds so good, wouldn't it be a good base for the new stuff going on top?
Please advise. Many thanks
Yesterday I started to replace old weatherstrips on my '68 convertible. I started with windshield pillars and everything went so smoothly, that I even began to think, that the whole process is too easy
Then I got to the doors and got stuck with removal of the remains of old glue. I can't get them off and even if they come off, it goes with the paint. See the picture below. I soak them in advance with adhesive removal, but that does not help.What if I just remove the big and most lose pieces of the old glue, clean the rest with some alcohol-based cleaner, and put a fresh layer of new glue on top? Then wait till it dries, and start gluing new weatherstrip on top? If the old glue holds so good, wouldn't it be a good base for the new stuff going on top?
Please advise. Many thanks
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Wellesley Island New York
That should work fine, I did that to my rear windshield weatherstrip in my 69. Holds great, however, keep in mind the glass pressing against it really keeps it air tight.
Good Luck,
Mike
Good Luck,
Mike
