96 Weatherstrip
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Heel & Toe
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96 Weatherstrip
I have a '96 Collector Edition which i have replaced several sections of weatherstip. About 3 years ago I replaced the "B" pillar (behind the driver/passanger) with OEM, GM weatherstrip. The car is not kept outside, never sees rain and is always covered, yet the "B" pillar is starting to rot (like the old stuff i took off). When i bought the GM product it was NOS because of the age of the car.
My question is: Has anyone bought/used and liked any products from either Wilcox, or Corvette Rubber? I want the fit and finish to be the same as OEM (if that is possible). Please let me know what you have encountered.
Thanks.
Mel
My question is: Has anyone bought/used and liked any products from either Wilcox, or Corvette Rubber? I want the fit and finish to be the same as OEM (if that is possible). Please let me know what you have encountered.
Thanks.
Mel
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Mel dont buy the OEM unless its wrapped and sealed. I bought a NOS A Pillar W/S molding and in less than it year it looked worse than the one I replaced it with. I say this because if they are not wraped to begin to deterioate. I have a lot of luck with Dyelectirc grease as a treatment for the seals. My rear seal is a Wilcox and after about two years I noticed a tear in one corner. Heat etc bakes em I guess.
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Mel dont buy the OEM unless its wrapped and sealed. I bought a NOS A Pillar W/S molding and in less than it year it looked worse than the one I replaced it with. I say this because if they are not wraped to begin to deterioate. I have a lot of luck with Dyelectirc grease as a treatment for the seals. My rear seal is a Wilcox and after about two years I noticed a tear in one corner. Heat etc bakes em I guess.
and the grease looks better
I installed Wilcox in my LT4 and slowly it is molding to the doors...finally!
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I did a frame off on my Pace Car and bought a ton of parts from Wilcox. They are stand up people and stand behind their products and even assisted me in tracking down some discontinued items. Good folks.
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96 weatherstrip
i purchased other retainers. they were only a few dollars. i figured that if i was going through the work i might as well do the retainers as well.
Mel.
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You can also use Leslie's Pool & Spa Lube (available at most hardware and plumbing supply stores) too.
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I applied it today, but in the next year or two I will need to replace the weatherstripping. Several areas are cracked open or the beginning of rotting out.
Last edited by Wathen1955; Jun 20, 2010 at 12:38 AM.