Best Techniques to Use When Gluing Weatherstripping
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- Опубликовано: 9 май 2017
- In this video we demonstrate the most common mistake made when gluing weatherstripping and what to do instead. The glue is what holds your seals in place, so making sure you're using the best technique will ensure a long-lasting bond between your vehicle and the seal.
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96-8008-96 - 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive
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That was very helpful, thanks!
Thanx for the education... this stuff is STRONG!
It is!! Thanks for watching!
thank you for posting this
You're welcome, Deborah. Thanks for watching!
Great video guys! Can you show how to best glue in the rear window seal on an early C3 Corvette with the removable rear window?
PLEASE
Hey Garth, we'd love to be able to make a video of this but we just don't have a car available to demonstrate it on. With that being said, one of our technicians did some research on Corvette forums and this is the summary of the information he found:
The fiberglass surface must be meticulously prepared for the adhesive- no debris or old adhesive of any kind left behind. Clean it well with alcohol to remove any oily solvents or residue.
The gasket itself must be properly installed onto the body using weatherstrip adhesive and taking extra care to fully push in the corners of the gasket. Dont stretch the gasket at all while installing it because it will 'pull back" after a while and cause the adhesive to release from the fiberglass.
Then install the glass into the gasket using the pressure of the latches to hold it in tight. Make sure the latches are adjusted so they put enough pressure on the glass to form a seal but not so much that it buckles the gasket.
I hope these pointers help. Thank you for watching! And good luck with your project!
thanks for sharing
It's our pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Happens on the CMAX too , I have decided that what I need is double sided tape but also a rubber INSERT that slips into each end of the rubber that way even if bit loosens it does nor fall down .
In your older video from 2012 it was almost the same procedure except at the end. The other one says to spread the last thin coat. This one you say Not To? Is it gonna make a difference or not? You should delete the older one as it comes up ahead of this one so it confuse me. Thanks Love your Products
Hey there! I'm sorry for the confusion, I know it was done 2 different ways in these 2 different videos but they both worked. The best way to do it is to spread that second layer of adhesive but in the video that bead was so small that it stuck with out spreading. Just do what feels right to you in your particular situation. Thank you for watching!
What about a sound proofing kit for door seals that has a non-3m type of peel off 'tape' adhesive...could I use an additional glue to make it stay better?
We've never worked with soundproofing material before so we don't know exactly what works best to make it stick. With that being said, 3M does have a large line of adhesives and a lot of technical information available online so a quick google search may provide good results for you. We're sorry we can't be more help to you there. Thanks for watching!
I just have a couple spots on my car, where the stripping is loose and lets in water. How do you recommend fixing these? I have the 3M product, but haven't tried it yet.
Hello! To glue your loose weatherstrips back on, simply use the same method as attaching them in this video. Don't forget to clean the metal (car surface) before fixing these problem spots where your weatherstripping is no longer attached. Thanks for reaching out to us! For technical assistance you can always give us a call at 800-650-5135.
What's the difference between the weatherstrip adhesive and using a silicon based sealer? Like a neutral base silicone sealer that's used for tiles ? I ask because I want to make sure that it sticks and doesn't die on me on very cold or hot temps
Very good question! A sealer is used for covering/filling an area such as a gap while adhesive is used for bonding things together. We recommend using an adhesive for bonding rubber to metal, but not for bonding rubber to glass. I hope this answer helps- thank you for watching!
Interesting you added that last bead on the cured surface. Any explanation? Is the peel and stick your standard 3M product? Looks like it would be an easier way to go for my trunk gasket seeing it sits in a channel. Thanks for sharing!
Honestly, we don't have the reasoning behind it. I believe it was recommended in the instructions for use by 3M and so we've always done it that way and we continue to do it that way because we know it works. Im sorry we don't have a better answer than that. The peel n stick tape is 3M brand and is heat applied (bonded) to our extrusions. Peel n stick is much easier but surface prep is extremely important: blog.steelerubber.com/peel-n-stick-weatherstripping-surface-prep/ Thanks for watching!
@@SteeleRubberProducts Thanks for the reply! Was just curious is all. Cheers!
I want to replace the rubber seals on the cargo compartments of my motor home. They are the channel type, do I need adhesive or do I just press it into the edge of the compartment?
No need for adhesive, those will just press into the channel. Thanks for watching, Gary! If you have any other questions, please let us know.
will this adhesive glue a roof drip weatherstrip on the plastic trim of a van?
For that we recommend 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive. You can check out the details here: www.steelerubber.com/weatherstrip-adhesive-96-8011-96 Thanks for watching!
nice
Glad you enjoyed it- thanks for watching!
That is a very good Video however I do have one suggestion from what have seen is that most people put the weather stripping on the wrong way. They love to put the taller side to the door instead of the door jam. Just something I thought you may want to add to your video.
Thanks for that suggestion, Chris and you're correct. At Steele our parts come with installation instructions noting the orientation and placement exactly. Each seal is a little bit different and it's difficult to capture all of those truths and exceptions in a short video. Thanks for watching!
That middle one started to peel away right under your hand before you set it down
👍i did it the wrong one ... Will redo it right
2015 Kia Optima my Bluetooth antenna that sits on the top of my car is loose purchase some black weather strip adhesive but I’m just scared I may mess it up! Help
Hey Thelma, we aren't 100% sure. We know that adhesive will stick things down and silicone will seal things up, but in your particular scenario, we aren't exactly sure what to recommend. You may want to contact a Kia dealership to ask them for recommendations on products that are safe to use with your exterior paint and antenna. Good luck!
what about when glueing to a painted surface not bear metal...thanks
The process is the same- make sure the area is free and clear of dirt/debris. Give it a good wipe with an alcohol swab to remove and oil/solvents or other surface coatings and then glue away! Thanks for watching!
what is the name of the glue that you use?
We are using 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive. It is the best option for gluing weatherstripping! I will include a link to that product on our website here: www.steelerubber.com/super-weatherstrip-adhesive-black-5-oz-96-8008-96
Thank you for watching!
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Do it on an actual car with a strip thats 5 ft long and has glue on it... its so simple when it is a sample of the real thing. Also, surface prep is key too.
You are correct, it's much easier to do this in a small section for demonstration than on a vehicle with larger footage. And yes, surface prep is absolutely vital! Check out our latest video to see these gluing techniques, plus an additional one, used for installing the rear dutch door seals on a Chevy Astro van. Thank you for watching!!
this is a different adhesive than in the older video, the older video was 3M adhesive. what kind was this one?
This is the same adhesive. We've always recommended 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive. Thanks for watching!
Product says "Steele Rubber " not 3M ? Confusing
You're right, it is confusing but when we do TV shows, sometimes brand names have to be masked because of conflicts. 3M is the only brand we recommend or carry here at Steele and this was indeed 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive that we used in the video: www.steelerubber.com/super-weatherstrip-adhesive-black-5-oz-96-8008-96 You can pick it up on our website or at a local parts house. Just make sure to get 3M number 8008. Sorry for the confusion but thank you for watching!