C5 Convertible - DIYers...???
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Racer
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From: Westcliffe CO
C5 Convertible - DIYers...???
Has anyone made a weatherstrip seal for the 5th Bow (the top's rear bottom face)?
If so, what rubber did you use and what did you use to adhere it.
If so, what rubber did you use and what did you use to adhere it.
Last edited by WetMountainMan; Mar 8, 2018 at 09:04 PM.
Le Mans Master
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Do you mean where the top rests on the lid? My top was rubbing on the lid wearing the paint. I bought 1/2 x 1/2 inch high density foam self adhesive weatherstriping at Menards. I applied it on the bow right up tight against the OEM weatherstrip. It lifted the top 1/8 inch just enough to clear the lid. It cost 6 bucks, you never know it's there and it doesn't leak.
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Racer
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Yes, that's the place.
I'm not having rubbing problems, I just need to replace the worn out and torn rubber seal. The OEM seal price is just outrageous. What you did might help, but I'd like a wider rubber seal.
Thanks.
I'm not having rubbing problems, I just need to replace the worn out and torn rubber seal. The OEM seal price is just outrageous. What you did might help, but I'd like a wider rubber seal.
Thanks.
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They had different sizes. Try Home Depot or Lowes. Or you can get bulk weatherstrip at online parts vendors.
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Melting Slicks
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I have a complete weather strip set for a C5 convertible. It is from 2004. I am asking $450 for the set. No tears or other damage.
Pm or email me, g_kopko@yahoo.com
Gary
Pm or email me, g_kopko@yahoo.com
Gary
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Burning Brakes
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I don't need weatherstripping yet but I will figure out something before I pay the kind of money they want for replacement parts. Jesus!
There are hundreds of cross sections of rubber weatherstripping available out there. Surely something will work.
There are hundreds of cross sections of rubber weatherstripping available out there. Surely something will work.
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Racer
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From: Westcliffe CO
Yes, the number looks different from OEM, but that's the seal.
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Racer
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I hear that! I found some 1/4" x 24" x 60" HD foam on eBay for $11 and glue is about $10. I think I can cut and make my own for that.
Le Mans Master
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I would look for the self adhesive weatherstrip. Gluing it could make one heck of a mess. Mine was self adhesive and it has not moved in the 5 years I installed it.
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Racer
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I want a full face seal since I'll be removing all the old seal. That will probably be a strip about 2" wide. I just feel it need to be a cut, contoured seal strip. A wide straight piece will not make the curves easily. Your narrow strip was not a problem. I think the glue can be applied so as to not make a mess.
Le Mans Master
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I want a full face seal since I'll be removing all the old seal. That will probably be a strip about 2" wide. I just feel it need to be a cut, contoured seal strip. A wide straight piece will not make the curves easily. Your narrow strip was not a problem. I think the glue can be applied so as to not make a mess.
Hope it works for you.
