Hi Cameron,
Last time I looked, 3M made a specific Weatherstrip Adhesive that's probably
the best for the job. It is usually found in auto body supply shops. Sometimes
well-stocked auto parts stores have it.
I'd be a little concerned using some silicone adhesives. Might stain the
paint.
Alan Myers
San Jose, Calif.
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Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 15:40:31 -0400 (EDT)
From: Cameron Rooke <beaker211@rogers.com>
Subject: Door weatherstrip adhesive
Greetings,
On my '71 GT6, one of the DPOs had the car repainted a few years ago (poor
job, unfortunately) and had some of the door seals replaced. While giving the
car a much needed wash, I noticed a significant amount of water seeping into
the
rear from the top of the rear hatch. It turns out the rubber weatherstrip
attached to the car - is not. It is just kinda placed in position. It looks
like
water runs under the weatherstrip and into the car since when I looked at it
right after the wash, the top surface of the weatherstrip was dry, and there
was water inside the plastic hinge cover.
My question is, what does one normally used to fix and seal the weatherstrip?
Regular clear silicone or chewing gum? Or is it *supposed* to leak (it is a
Triumph after all). Thanks.
Cameron
'71 GT6
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