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Posted by: bkrantz Apr 29 2021, 08:54 PM

What do you all use for sealing under the metal strips that mount to the A-pillars and targa sails, that hold the weatherstripping? The original stuff seems like sticky black rubber.


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Posted by: bbrock Apr 29 2021, 10:06 PM

Either thin strips of butyl or 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive.

Posted by: rgalla9146 Apr 30 2021, 04:37 AM

Check adjustment of seals against glass before applying sealer.

Posted by: bkrantz Apr 30 2021, 07:34 AM

Sounds desirable, but how is that possible? The aluminum tracks have to be mounted before the rubber weatherstripping is installed. Any adjustments would require pulling the rubber out and removing the aluminum. Am I missing something?

Posted by: bbrock Apr 30 2021, 07:53 AM

I think that is the point of a permanently flexible sealant. I rough fit mine without sealant just to make sure there was nothing major wrong, then pulled it apart and reinstalled with the sealant. The sealant stays gooey so you can adjust the trim at any time as needed.

Posted by: 914werke Apr 30 2021, 10:53 AM

Butyl. OE plus it'll allow a bit of adjustment if you find its necessary.

Posted by: bbrock Apr 30 2021, 07:16 PM

FYI, 3M the same except not OE. It cures to a very stretchy soft rubber that remains tacky. Not quite as tacky as butyl, but has very similar properties. I don't think it is any better than butyl, but a good substitute.