Topic: Door Weather Stripping
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I am going to be replacing the weather stripping on my doors.What I am wondering is do they make a glue remover so I can clean off the old glue before I put on the new weather stripping.
Was I the one who said the list is getting smaller(LOL
),well I am working on the things that I can do in the drive way for now the so called little things.
),well I am working on the things that I can do in the drive way for now the so called little things. Rick
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Yes Rich. MidAmerica Motorworks has that!!!
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dskopp 2010-08-07 10:59:32
Dan
Rick,
3M also makes an adhesive remover which comes in an aerosol can. Most auto parts or auto body suppliers should carry it.
You sure are getting quite a few things done on that vert of yours. Good goin'! 
Kevin
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I have time on my hands,however mort inportant things have been coming up.So I been doing what I can do in my driveway.My computer desk looks like a corvette parts store right now I do what I can when I can,I will be towing the car up to the base auto hobby shop next Friday.Hopefully I can get the major repairs done then.Oh Dan you can call me Rich or Rick but don't call me .Thanks guys for the info.
I have time on my hands,however mort inportant things have been coming up.So I been doing what I can do in my driveway.My computer desk looks like a corvette parts store right now I do what I can when I can,I will be towing the car up to the base auto hobby shop next Friday.Hopefully I can get the major repairs done then.Oh Dan you can call me Rich or Rick but don't call me .Thanks guys for the info.
Rick
Hey Rick,
I recall reading here that you have to properly clean off the new weather strips before installation. Some type of stuff comes on them that won't allow them to stick to the new adhesive.
Does this ring a bell? Just a heads up (if needed) before you start the job.
Kevin
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Rick, be careful with the adhesive remover. That stuff can dMage upholstry and finishes. I would spray it on a rag away from the car and try a test spot to see how it's working first...
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I also used the 3M remover; it works good, but the key is elbow grease!
The remover I have is not spray; I bought a 1 Qt metal can thingy. Poured it on a rag and scrubbed... and scrubbed and then... scrubbed! Actually; the doors are the easy part. The T-Tops grooves are a pain.
Before installing the new weather strip; I cleaned the weather strip and the surface with alcohol.
As for the adhesive, I also used the 3M brand. Really happy with the results!
The remover I have is not spray; I bought a 1 Qt metal can thingy. Poured it on a rag and scrubbed... and scrubbed and then... scrubbed! Actually; the doors are the easy part. The T-Tops grooves are a pain.
Before installing the new weather strip; I cleaned the weather strip and the surface with alcohol.
As for the adhesive, I also used the 3M brand. Really happy with the results!
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