Topic: Weatherstrip done!!!
in Forum: C3 Body
Not too hard once you get the hang of it. Dont even begin this job without a spray can of 3M Adhesive Remover. It works great and makes the job much less frustrating. I think I got this can at Home Depot in the paint section.
Also, weatherstrip adhesive will ruin paint if you leave it on the paint for more than a few seconds. Dont ask me how I know this.
Neil


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It's pretty straight forward. You dont need to take the pilar trim off - just pull out the weather strip after spraying with 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive remover. There are 3 screws under the pilar weatherstrip that hold the outer trim piece to the inner piece but you should not have to remove those. There is one more screw at the very top that holds the tip of the of the weatherstrip to the trim and this screw should come out.
Another good tip I got on the forum when installing the door and pilar stripping is to screw in each end first and then glue towards the middle. This is especially true of the pilar seals so you don't end up with a piece sticking up above the pilar afterwards.
After you get the stuff on just shut the doors overnight and everything will dry in position.
The only drawback I have noticed so far is that my side windows dont fit into the weatherstripping as tightly (gaps) as they use to. The new stripping is not worn out at the front edge of the window like the old stuff so I will have to adjust the windows for a snug fit soon.
Good luck
Neil &n bsp; &n bsp; &n bsp; &n bsp;