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jenna's 71 · 01-07-2003, 06:20 PM

My husband, put my new weather striping on the truck two weeks ago. It is falling off now. What kind of glue should we use ? I am tired of the weather striping falling everytime I drive my truck. The pic shows what I have to deal with.
He must have used the wrong glue.

Thanks for the help in advance. Jenna

DennyB · 01-07-2003, 06:31 PM

Use weather-stripping adhesive.
You should be able to pick it up at any parts store.

Hutch · 01-07-2003, 06:40 PM

3M actually makes a product called Weather Strip Adhesive.
You can find it at almost all Auto/Parts places.
You might want to check in the Auto body section though.
I beleive it comes in two colors but the black is probably the color for the job.
Follow the directions and it will definately do the job.

This stuff is also available through the usual suspects that are online vendors for truck parts.

Have fun

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 01-07-2003, 06:58 PM

The 3M stuff works great. Read the instructions, do what it says and it will NEVER come down, well at least not for another 30 or so years. If you cant find it let me know and I'll send you a tube Part # 8001 or something like that

Johns70 · 01-07-2003, 09:04 PM

looks like he used the right wheather strip adhesive, but didn't prep very well,you have to strip that old glue off better to get the new stuff to stick good.

minibike · 01-07-2003, 11:30 PM

A clean surface is critical.

Charlie Coleman · 01-08-2003, 10:45 AM

Clean surface and warm temperatures. I applied mine in colder temps, and is not sticky as well as it should.

landon4421 · 01-08-2003, 01:41 PM

Thanks for the advice guys. Guess that means I need to get it done right this weekend. Jenna has been buging me to get it done for like a week. I didn't know what I was doing or something. Thanks again, she will be happy now, I hope. Landon

tom hand · 01-08-2003, 02:22 PM

Even with the proper adhesive and suface prep the weatherstrip tends "pull away" before the glue sets up. I used cheap plastic spring clamps that I bought at wal-mart to hold it in place while the 3-m stuff sets up

jenna's 71 · 01-09-2003, 01:01 PM

Thank You guys for the advice. Hopefully, we can do it right this time. It is a bigger project than we thought.
I know my husband can do it.
Thanks

01-07-2003, 06:20 PM	#1
jenna's 71 my '71 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Paicines, CA Posts: 113	weather striping help ! My husband, put my new weather striping on the truck two weeks ago. It is falling off now. What kind of glue should we use ? I am tired of the weather striping falling everytime I drive my truck. The pic shows what I have to deal with. He must have used the wrong glue. Thanks for the help in advance. Jenna Attached Images

01-07-2003, 06:31 PM	#2
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Use weather-stripping adhesive. You should be able to pick it up at any parts store. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

01-07-2003, 06:40 PM	#3
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	3M actually makes a product called Weather Strip Adhesive. You can find it at almost all Auto/Parts places. You might want to check in the Auto body section though. I beleive it comes in two colors but the black is probably the color for the job. Follow the directions and it will definately do the job. This stuff is also available through the usual suspects that are online vendors for truck parts. Have fun __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

01-07-2003, 06:58 PM	#4
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,185	The 3M stuff works great. Read the instructions, do what it says and it will NEVER come down, well at least not for another 30 or so years. If you cant find it let me know and I'll send you a tube Part # 8001 or something like that __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

01-07-2003, 09:04 PM	#5
Johns70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spring Creek, nevada. U.S.A. Posts: 456	looks like he used the right wheather strip adhesive, but didn't prep very well,you have to strip that old glue off better to get the new stuff to stick good. __________________ 69 chevy short wide box project 70 GMC jimmy project

01-07-2003, 11:30 PM	#6
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	A clean surface is critical. __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

01-08-2003, 10:45 AM	#7
Charlie Coleman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Franktown, CO. USA Posts: 533	Clean surface and warm temperatures. I applied mine in colder temps, and is not sticky as well as it should.

01-08-2003, 01:41 PM	#8
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	Thanks for the advice guys. Guess that means I need to get it done right this weekend. Jenna has been buging me to get it done for like a week. I didn't know what I was doing or something. Thanks again, she will be happy now, I hope. Landon __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

01-08-2003, 02:22 PM	#9
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	Even with the proper adhesive and suface prep the weatherstrip tends "pull away" before the glue sets up. I used cheap plastic spring clamps that I bought at wal-mart to hold it in place while the 3-m stuff sets up __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

01-09-2003, 01:01 PM	#10
jenna's 71 my '71 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Paicines, CA Posts: 113	Thanks! Thank You guys for the advice. Hopefully, we can do it right this time. It is a bigger project than we thought. I know my husband can do it. Thanks



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