Ways to fix the weather stripping...
08-31-2009, 06:09 PM
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The only way to fix it is to replace it. This is from my past experience.
You can try filling the cracks with 3m black weather stripping cement or black RTV. But I'm not too sure how it will look or how long it will last.
You can try filling the cracks with 3m black weather stripping cement or black RTV. But I'm not too sure how it will look or how long it will last.
09-01-2009, 10:17 AM
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I have had good luck with Permatex black RTV. At $100 a foot for new weatherstrip, it's worth a try. I have a vert that leaked badly where the weatherstrip had sort of collapsed in areas where it meets the window. I built it up with the RTV so it seals over the top of the window and has worked out well. The RTV is quite glossy at first, but you can rub it with emery cloth and get it dulled up to match quite well.
09-01-2009, 01:40 PM
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The RTV route is OK for a temp fix, but it's just that, temporary. Never have had it hold for long.
09-02-2009, 02:24 AM
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09-02-2009, 11:19 AM
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http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...sket_Maker.htm
I see this stuff at every autoparts store. I may try it as my DS strip on the targa is chewed up.
I see this stuff at every autoparts store. I may try it as my DS strip on the targa is chewed up.
09-02-2009, 09:43 PM
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I have a 94 daily driver that had a couple of spots go bad. Missing a little bit of material in spots and some cracking.
I tried Permatex black. I applied a very thin coat and in the missing spots built it up a little. I tried to use it as little as I could to avoid gobbing it on. It stopped the water leak at the top front of the drivers door and even helped reduce the wind noise.
It was a little shiny at first, but that tends to dull over time. It has been in place for about a year with no problems yet.
For under a dollar's worth of RTV it sure saved me the cost of new weatherstrips on a daily driver. I know it's not the best way of fixing it, but for me it worked well enough for what I needed.
Good luck with yours.
I tried Permatex black. I applied a very thin coat and in the missing spots built it up a little. I tried to use it as little as I could to avoid gobbing it on. It stopped the water leak at the top front of the drivers door and even helped reduce the wind noise.
It was a little shiny at first, but that tends to dull over time. It has been in place for about a year with no problems yet.
For under a dollar's worth of RTV it sure saved me the cost of new weatherstrips on a daily driver. I know it's not the best way of fixing it, but for me it worked well enough for what I needed.
Good luck with yours.
09-02-2009, 11:32 PM
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FYI: If you have any tears in the rubber, you can fix 'em with a 99-cent tube of "ACE" brand super glue from your local ACE Hardware store. Works great -- no residue or discoloration.
09-03-2009, 02:44 PM
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locktight "super" glue (from home depot or similar home supply store) will also do the job of re-bonding the material to itself. be careful with it. a little goes a long way.
09-03-2009, 02:53 PM
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I tried a number of products on my C4 weather striping, it's only temporary and looks like hell.
Just replace the weather strip. They are not that expensive. Depending on which strip it is, you could be inducing moisture into areas you don't want moisture which could cause corrosion. It's just not worth the risk.
If it is just temporary until a new weather strip arrives and is installed, a clear silicone sealer will help seal it.
Just replace the weather strip. They are not that expensive. Depending on which strip it is, you could be inducing moisture into areas you don't want moisture which could cause corrosion. It's just not worth the risk.
If it is just temporary until a new weather strip arrives and is installed, a clear silicone sealer will help seal it.
09-03-2009, 03:51 PM
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I guess that "expensive" is a relative term dependant upon your means.
To me, $108.00 for a foot of rubber is "expensive". the whole set for a vert is $880.00 plus adhesive and fasteners.
To me, $108.00 for a foot of rubber is "expensive". the whole set for a vert is $880.00 plus adhesive and fasteners.
09-03-2009, 05:50 PM
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09-03-2009, 06:10 PM
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09-03-2009, 06:44 PM
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Well I'm not sure where those prices came from but the OP only indicated 3 spots, they didn't indicate all weatherstriping was damaged. So you have to look at which piece it is, they range in price from gmpartsdirect.com from $52, 70, 97, 124, or 135. again depending on the piece needed. If I go to Eckler's you can add about $20.-$30. to each of those prices. Mid-America about the same.
I'm sure Gene Culley one of our forum supporting GM parts dealers will have similar pricing as stated above.
A tube of Adhesive is 10.99 full retail. It doesn't require much use of adhesive as most of the weatherstrip is tucked into channels and has peel-n-stick corners and edges, and a few screws or push-in fasteners. For example the windshield weatherstrip for a convertible requires no adhesive, there are four screws, tucking and peel-n-stick.
So it depends on which strip the OP or anyone else needs to replace. I would advise staying away from the place who is quoting $880. kinds of prices.
I'm sure Gene Culley one of our forum supporting GM parts dealers will have similar pricing as stated above.
A tube of Adhesive is 10.99 full retail. It doesn't require much use of adhesive as most of the weatherstrip is tucked into channels and has peel-n-stick corners and edges, and a few screws or push-in fasteners. For example the windshield weatherstrip for a convertible requires no adhesive, there are four screws, tucking and peel-n-stick.
So it depends on which strip the OP or anyone else needs to replace. I would advise staying away from the place who is quoting $880. kinds of prices.