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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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have o8 sill plates for my 07 do i install over the plain black and how do i install two sided paper bottom has glue strip do iuse a solution of soap and water to get in place will this makeglue not stick
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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The 07 door seals look to be a vinyl material.

A heat gun, and some soapy water will probably remove them. I wouldn't lay the new seals over the old as it'll likely lose adhesion eventually.

After you remove the old seals, just make sure the mounting surface is clean and dry.
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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It took me about 40 minutes/side to remove the adhesive, after the factory appliques were removed.

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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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I heated mine up w/ a hair dryer and they peeled right off, then I stuck the new ones on.
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I heated mine up w/ a hair dryer and they peeled right off, then I stuck the new ones on.
how do i get them in the right position
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Originally Posted by c6chaz
how do i get them in the right position
I simply eyeballed mine and they look perfect.

Took me about 10 min.'s to do both sides.
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by c6chaz
how do i get them in the right position
Before you remove the old ones, put some masking tape on the ends and bottom. Then you can get them back perfect. There is a driver and passenger side so be aware.
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