How did the factory apply the glue, were the doors and decklid in place, what size brush did they use ,i know when i took my car apart the application was very sloppy some areas the glue proceeded almost a inch from the rubber weatherstrip,it looks to me like it was done in a very rushed manner,and how did they get at the bottom side of the decklid and forward edge of the doors , that guy or gal must have been fast slopping that brush ,too bad there isnt any factory photos of this ,it would be interesting to see.please share your thoughts .
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Howdy Jim,
Installing the w/strips is a messy job, the only good news it the factory was messy also. Weatherstrips were installed after the paint shop, so doors and deck lid were in place. I believe they used a 1" brush to apply the glue. Once you have checked your w/strips for fit and done any t******* required, start at the top/back of the door (you have a conv. right?) applying 3M cement, go all the way around the door. I would have some "remover" handy for when you get a little on the body around the front of the door. After the cement is applyed to the door, apply a second coat to the mating surface only on the w/strip and begin placing it on the door. The cement takes a while to dry so you have time. Also, when applying the cement to the w/strip it will work better if you only apply a foot or so at a time, then install. When the two cemented surfaces come in contact there will be VERY LITTLE adjustment possible, so make sure of your fit first. Try not to be to neat! Good luck, Bill -
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Thanks you very much bill, will that remover also remove paint, what kind of remover did you use what brand.JRComment
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3M is one brand of weatherstrip glue remover and..
it will not harm the paint.
WayneComment
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Thanks wayne ,is the 3m glue ok to use, thats what i have is the yellow/gold colorJRComment
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Yes. As I recall the factory glue was a yellowish color as well. I'm not into the judging thing so someone that is will hopefully respond if that is a concern of yours.
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Re: 3M is one brand of weatherstrip glue remover a
3M used to have a brushable weatherstrip adheasive in their product line. It has been discontinued however. I use contact cement purchased at Lowe's. Use an acid brush to apply. Color is very close to what Generous Motors used.Dick WhittingtonComment
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3M weatherstrip adhesive remover also works good to thin the adhesiveDick WhittingtonComment
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If you're installing new weatherstrips, be sure and wipe off the rubber surface where you're going to apply the adhesive first with alcohol and follow with a clean rag to remove the mold release compound, or the glue won't stick very well.Comment
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I too remember calling it "yellow death", but I don't remember why. Why was it called that? Is this the stuff no longer made by 3M?Comment
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Thanks a bunch tony, i didnt expect such a great response ,you could not have done any better than this. jimJRComment
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Everyone where I come from calls the stuff "Gorilla Snot" because it's nearly impossible to get get it off of anything it comes in contact with.Comment
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