454Luvr

3M black adhesive seems to be the "go to" for weatherstrip. However, there are several different types. Here's what I found so far:

8008 Black Super Weatherstrip and Gasket Adhesive: A strong, flexible, rubbery adhesive that can withstand vibration and extreme temperature variations. It can be used to bond automotive weatherstripping and is a great adhesive for holding paper, cork, or rubber gaskets in place during installation. (5 oz.)

8011 Weatherstrip Adhesive black: A black, fast-drying adhesive used for bonding and sealing automotive weatherstripping. Designed to affix EPDM rubber. Remains flexible and waterproof. (5 oz.)

3602 Black super Weatherstrip Adhesive: 3M(TM) Black Super Weatherstrip Adhesive bonds gaskets and weather stripping to metal surfaces. Withstands vibration and temperature changes. Resists oils, fuels, detergents and grease. Strong, and flexible bond. (1 oz.)

8581 Super Weatherstrip Adhesive black: 3M™ Super Weatherstrip and Gasket Adhesive 08581 is a strong, flexible, rubbery adhesive that can withstand vibration and extreme temperature variations. It can be used to bond weatherstripping to car doors, trunks, T-tops, and sun roofs. It is an excellent adhesive for holding paper, cork, or rubber gaskets in place during installation. It provides the strength and rapid setting needed to hold weatherstripping, vinyl headliners, and side panels in place.

• High strength holds weatherstrip tightly to substrate
• One adhesive can bond a wide variety of materials
• Easy to brush and spread
• Resists oil, grease, and solvents

(2 oz.)

Are these all interchangeable, the same formula marketed differently, or is there one in particular that's best around doors and tops in our cars?

Also, is there a generic solvent or other brand that's roughly equivalent to the 3M adhesive remover 8984? Home Depot and Lowes sell acetone, MEK, Goof-Off, Klean-Strip, etc.

toobroketoretire

I use the 3M-8008 black cement most of the time and use gasoline soaked rag to remove it. For super fast adhesion stick the parts together then pull them apart then stick them together again. Do that several times and the air in between the stick 'em together and pull 'em apart cycles really dries it fast.

62corvette

Contact cement (I use DAP brand) goes on with a brush, and looks more like the original than any specific weatherstrip cement does. Also works extremely well. It all depends on the look you are seeking to achieve.

0Willcox Corvette

On standard jobs we use the 08008 black. On restorations that require the correct color glue we use the Weldwood contact adhesive Part# 0226 Looks like the original stuff. I think this may be what 62 above is using too. I've used this for years.... It's also what we use on our soft tops.

As with any weatherstrip installation, a clean part is a must. We clean all new weatherstrips with prepsol and then we put a thin coat of glue on the part and allow it to dry. We then put a thin coat on the area to be glued to and again.. we allow it to dry. We then we go back and place another small amount of glue on the rubber and glue it down. If you glue it this way you'd better test fit the weatherstrip first. It won't come off if you follow the instructions above, you'll destroy the rubber.

Use painters tape if needed to hold the rubber in place (along the bottom of the door).

-Willcox

LT1M21Vette

I like 3M 08001 Yellow Super Weatherstrip.

BKarol

When I installed the weatherstrip from Corvette-Rubber they recommended #08008 at the time. They also suggested that you put tape over any part you did not want adhesive on

454Luvr

Thanks, it's your weatherstrip I'm using. The quality looks really good, and I'm sure it will be leak-free if I do this right.