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Seal for under window trim strip |
bkrantz |
Apr 29 2021, 08:54 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,803 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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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bbrock |
Apr 29 2021, 10:06 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Either thin strips of butyl or 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive.
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rgalla9146 |
Apr 30 2021, 04:37 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,569 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
Check adjustment of seals against glass before applying sealer.
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bkrantz |
Apr 30 2021, 07:34 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,803 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Check adjustment of seals against glass before applying sealer. 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? |
bbrock |
Apr 30 2021, 07:53 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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.
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914werke |
Apr 30 2021, 10:53 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,140 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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bbrock |
Apr 30 2021, 07:16 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Either thin strips of butyl or 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive. Butyl. OE plus it'll allow a bit of adjustment if you find its necessary.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. |
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