In a message dated 12/02/1999 10:11:56 PM, jay@duncanson.com writes:
<< Two questions:
1) Would it make sense to glue the two ends of the rubber together BEFORE
starting, and then installing it around the door, as if stretching a rubber
band? Perhaps it could be stretched around the door a couple of inches away
from it's proper location, the adhesive could be installed, and when tacky
the rubber strip could be moved to its proper position. Does that make sense
to you, since you've gone thru the exercise?
This makes a lot of sense. Just remember that the glue takes an inordinate
amount of time to fully tack (at least it does in the icy 70 degree temps of
a SoCal winter), so you need to think about how you can hold the stripping
away from the door until this happens. You sure don't want to have to stand
there and hold it. Be aware also that the rubber needs to be loose to make
those tight bands just at the bottom of the door, if you have the stripping
under tension, it will try to pull loose.
<<2) Do you recommend using the clear coat over the color? Did you choose the
Rustoleum Crystal Clear Enamel (number 7701), or a different one? >>
I'm of two minds about the clear coat. I love the finish it made on smaller
parts like the door window reveals, but it may actally have added to the
mottled effect on big surfaces like the door interiors. I suggest you shoot
some test patches on parts or even cardboard. I used the first clear coat
that came to hand in the store, Color Decor Interior/Exterior Spray Enamel
CDS-12 Clear. I have little doubt that the Rustoleum would work just as well
or better.
Paul O'Neil, Hudson29@aol.com
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