Weatherstrip Adhesive

[Dave91TM]

Just received a new set of weatherstrip from Corvette Rubber, it was not cheap (about $900CDN). Now I need glue. 3M is $22, Permatex is $8.
I certainly do not want to botch the job as I am already in for pound, just trying to save a nickel where I can.
Anybody out there had any experience with these glues? Hints and cautions welcome.
Thanks

 

[ddgermann]

Just received a new set of weatherstrip from Corvette Rubber, it was not cheap (about $900CDN). Now I need glue. 3M is $22, Permatex is $8.
I certainly do not want to botch the job as I am already in for pound, just trying to save a nickel where I can.
Anybody out there had any experience with these glues? Hints and cautions welcome.
Thanks

There is a thread on this from 2018. Went into big detail on what and how. Actually looking down the tagging below has 5 threads that Niks bots have pulled up as I write this.

Otherwise hope you are doing great. It's been a while.

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[Load]

Just received a new set of weatherstrip from Corvette Rubber, it was not cheap (about $900CDN). Now I need glue. 3M is $22, Permatex is $8.
I certainly do not want to botch the job as I am already in for pound, just trying to save a nickel where I can.
Anybody out there had any experience with these glues? Hints and cautions welcome.
Thanks

Duct tape

 

[Dave91TM]

There is a thread on this from 2018. Went into big detail on what and how. Actually looking down the tagging below has 5 threads that Niks bots have pulled up as I write this.

Otherwise hope you are doing great. It's been a while.

D

Thanks, I figured there would be some info.

 

[Dave91TM]

Thanks, I figured there would be some info.

I checked the thread info, unfortunately do not answer my question. I think I'll just go with the 3M, its pricey but there is likely a reason
and with what I have paid to date, its just a drop in the bucket.

 

[turbozig]

I have always used the 3M. What the factory uses, no issues, goes on just like snot.

 

[turbozig]

Take your pick on the 3M, comes in black or yellow.

 

[Live Wire]

Go with the 3M. It's not called "Yellow Death" for nothing!

 

[Darrellg1]

I did my windshield seals and used 3m 08008 black super weather adhesive. 21 bucks on amazon. i got mine at Lordco, but you may not have that part store where you live. crappy tire may carry it. the 3m yellow is an option, just don't be too generous as it will squeeze out and look ugly. that part number is 80010

 

[Dave91TM]

I did my windshield seals and uDarrel

I did my windshield seals and used 3m 08008 black super weather adhesive. 21 bucks on amazon. i got mine at Lordco, but you may not have that part store where you live. crappy tire may carry it. the 3m yellow is an option, just don't be too generous as it will squeeze out and look ugly. that part number is 80010

Hello Darrell
my next question is how much to buy. Wouldn't be a problem except with the isolation thing and all the stores closed, I'll probably order on line. I have all the weatherstrip to do, and having never done before, I don't know how far a 5oz tube will go.
THanks

 

[Darrellg1]

hi Dave. i bought 1 tube, that did me for the front windshield/ targa /and down the A pillar. It also did the rear seals for the targa/halo and B pillars. I still have 1/4 of a tube left.

 

[Dave91TM]

hi Dave. i bought 1 tube, that did me for the front windshield/ targa /and down the A pillar. It also did the rear seals for the targa/halo and B pillars. I still have 1/4 of a tube left.

Ok Thanks, now I just have to wait for some warmer weather.

 

[Darrellg1]

No problemo Dave. Theres always someone in our forum that has info. A great bunch of people!

 

[Dave91TM]

Here.s a question Darrel. I just noticed your attached photo. Could it be that your car is turquoise metallic?
In 13 yrs of ownership I have only seen one other on the road. Its a great colour IMO.

 

[Darrellg1]

Hi Dave and thanks!! I love the color too. Its called Nassau Blue. Very fine metallic in it. Factory color. RPO 23u

 

[Dave91TM]

Well I've done it. I have successfully replaced the weatherstrip. Job is a PIA but with patience and elbow grease and lots of adhesive remover, I got the old stuff out, got the channels clean and installed the new weatherstrip. I takes time, mostly to clean off the old glue and get the channels clean. I have been at it for 4 full days. However the end result is a much improved appearance. Not cheap for parts but price would have been crazy at shop rates . BTW I used parts from the Corvette Rubber Company. All the pieces installed with no problems, fitting perfect and looking great.

 

[Darrellg1]

sweet! pics Dave! lol

 

[dannyboy]

Good to know!
Thanks for sharing.

 

[Rubano87]

Just received a new set of weatherstrip from Corvette Rubber, it was not cheap (about $900CDN). Now I need glue. 3M is $22, Permatex is $8.
I certainly do not want to botch the job as I am already in for pound, just trying to save a nickel where I can.
Anybody out there had any experience with these glues? Hints and cautions welcome.
Thanks

I recently had to stick a small section of weather stripping back on the car and I used 3M adhesive. it was honestly the best adhesive I've ever used. and I work in waterproofing and I use a lot of adhesives.

just remember to clean the service with alcohol and when applying adhesive. apply a small bit and spread it thin, both on the weather stripping and on the car. let it get tacky and then apply a small bit to one side again and stick them together. not always more is better.

Hope I was of some help.

 

[Dave91TM]

Hello Rubano87
Thanks for your comments, however, the advice I got from Corvette Rubber Company, was to just apply a small bead to the clean mounting rails. A bit simpler and it seems to have worked OK. The 3M stuff is easy to apply it just flows out of the tube so a small bead is easy to achieve.