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Offline Black340

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Trunk Weatherstrip
« on: November 28, 2007 - 12:33:18 PM »
I am changing the trunk weatherstrip.. what kind of adhesive shoul I use? :dunno: any best way to istalling it? :1zhelp: thank you.




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Re: Trunk Weatherstrip
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2007 - 12:39:00 PM »
It is called weather strip adhesive.  3m is usually good brand to use.
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Re: Trunk Weatherstrip
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2007 - 12:45:46 PM »
I would buy the black weather strip adhesive as if your a little sloppy it won't show up so easily. Tape it down with lots of small pieces of masking tape to hold it in place till the adhesive sets up spacing them a few inches apart.


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Re: Trunk Weatherstrip
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2007 - 12:57:33 PM »
I would buy the black weather strip adhesive as if your a little sloppy it won't show up so easily. Tape it down with lots of small pieces of masking tape to hold it in place till the adhesive sets up spacing them a few inches apart.

 It cleans up (when fresh) with acetone, though you have to watch your painted surfaces. I know Lacquer won't tolerate it for long.

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Re: Trunk Weatherstrip
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2007 - 05:12:43 PM »
On another note, make sure the seem is at the bottom somewhere. Like near the trunk lock.


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Re: Trunk Weatherstrip
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2007 - 06:04:01 PM »
Follow the instructions. It usually requires the adhesive to be applied to both surfaces and allowed to sit to get tacky. If this is the case do small sections at a time.
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Re: Trunk Weatherstrip
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2007 - 11:14:07 PM »
I also recommend using the black (3M) I used the yellow once and its way to obvious!  :grinyes:
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Re: Trunk Weatherstrip
« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2007 - 06:12:12 AM »
I also recommend using the black (3M) I used the yellow once and its way to obvious!  :grinyes:
   I will agree with this.   Another trick I use is use a bunch of clothes pins to hold it in place til it sets.