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Frank71 · 09-25-2009, 02:37 PM

Hey is there any tips or tricks to keeping door seals on properly?? I would like to do it right the first time!!

coloradosean2009 · 09-25-2009, 03:59 PM

I just did mine. Other than using adhisive (and making sure not to make a mess) there is not much to it.

I would recommend not cutting them to length until you are sure that they are properly installed and seated.

Once you have them in place, shut the door and let the glue set. You will need to slam the doors for the first couple of weeks until the rubber takes the new shape.

I was pleased with the results. New seals keep the elements out and reduced the road noise considerably.

good luck

eightbanger · 09-25-2009, 05:27 PM

I found personaly that the glue on type weatherstrip is not as good as the clip on style...and there's a lot less mess with the clip on.

unclewatts · 09-26-2009, 12:24 AM

I heard that buying the preformed weatherstrip is a mistake. It's cheaper and better to buy it in a roll and cut to fit when it's installed. If you are going to glue it to the doorframe use 3M Automotive Weatherstripping Adhesive. It's the best stuff IMHO.

1968SWBBigBlock · 09-26-2009, 08:23 AM

I bought mine from A&M Soffseal - they have been around for many moons and make a great product.
I used 3M (they make several grades make sure you buy the professional grade it does make a big difference) adhesive.
I had my son hold a portion of it while I ran the adhesive in the split - laid it into place and held it in position with chip clips (the big spring clips to hold your tater chip bags closed) while it set up - about 20 minutes - I did each door in 3 sections - Soffseal leaves extra material on the end so it is trim to fit at the end.
I started in the formed corner and worked clockwise.

MrBlue · 09-26-2009, 09:14 AM

Take your time and do not rush the process. My son and I worked as a team, one holding the w/s while the other brushed on the adhesive. We followed the instructions on the glue, for a change, and applied two coats. We also used several spring clamps. This worked well. The only issue as stated above is that you really have to slam the doors for awhile.
Good Luck,
MrBlue

Sinister · 09-26-2009, 09:58 AM

I used the press on door seals from GMC Paul's. Took a while to break in, but very easy install.

mbgmike · 09-26-2009, 10:56 AM

The Product we use to glue on seals is from Motorcraft. We sell 3m products and they do make good products. However if you want to glue them on quick without a lot of clamps, use Motorcraft. It the same stuff the factory uses. Sticks fast Nothing wrong with 3m its really a great company to work for and they make good products.

Most of the time the press on does not need any adhesive but we put it on in small areas to make sure. BTW we sell rubber mouldings wholesale in any length up to 100ft

Frank71 · 09-26-2009, 11:21 AM

Late last night I used 3M (pro grade), this morning is looks good. I used masking tape to hold into place. So far so good.

09-25-2009, 02:37 PM	#1
Frank71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 190	Door Seals Hey is there any tips or tricks to keeping door seals on properly?? I would like to do it right the first time!! __________________ "If you need to tell everyone how good you are - your probably not"

09-25-2009, 03:59 PM	#2
coloradosean2009 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 291	Re: Door Seals I just did mine. Other than using adhisive (and making sure not to make a mess) there is not much to it. I would recommend not cutting them to length until you are sure that they are properly installed and seated. Once you have them in place, shut the door and let the glue set. You will need to slam the doors for the first couple of weeks until the rubber takes the new shape. I was pleased with the results. New seals keep the elements out and reduced the road noise considerably. good luck __________________ __________________________________________ Sean 1972 C20 2005 4Runner

09-25-2009, 05:27 PM	#3
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Door Seals I found personaly that the glue on type weatherstrip is not as good as the clip on style...and there's a lot less mess with the clip on. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

09-26-2009, 12:24 AM	#4
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Door Seals I heard that buying the preformed weatherstrip is a mistake. It's cheaper and better to buy it in a roll and cut to fit when it's installed. If you are going to glue it to the doorframe use 3M Automotive Weatherstripping Adhesive. It's the best stuff IMHO. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

09-26-2009, 08:23 AM	#5
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: Door Seals I bought mine from A&M Soffseal - they have been around for many moons and make a great product. I used 3M (they make several grades make sure you buy the professional grade it does make a big difference) adhesive. I had my son hold a portion of it while I ran the adhesive in the split - laid it into place and held it in position with chip clips (the big spring clips to hold your tater chip bags closed) while it set up - about 20 minutes - I did each door in 3 sections - Soffseal leaves extra material on the end so it is trim to fit at the end. I started in the formed corner and worked clockwise. __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

09-26-2009, 09:14 AM	#6
MrBlue Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Laporte, IN Posts: 167	Re: Door Seals Take your time and do not rush the process. My son and I worked as a team, one holding the w/s while the other brushed on the adhesive. We followed the instructions on the glue, for a change, and applied two coats. We also used several spring clamps. This worked well. The only issue as stated above is that you really have to slam the doors for awhile. Good Luck, MrBlue __________________ MrBlue 72' C-10 350 TKO-600 Current Project 54' Ford F-100 Life Long Project

09-26-2009, 09:58 AM	#7
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Door Seals I used the press on door seals from GMC Paul's. Took a while to break in, but very easy install. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

09-26-2009, 10:56 AM	#8
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Door Seals The Product we use to glue on seals is from Motorcraft. We sell 3m products and they do make good products. However if you want to glue them on quick without a lot of clamps, use Motorcraft. It the same stuff the factory uses. Sticks fast Nothing wrong with 3m its really a great company to work for and they make good products. Most of the time the press on does not need any adhesive but we put it on in small areas to make sure. BTW we sell rubber mouldings wholesale in any length up to 100ft Last edited by mbgmike; 09-26-2009 at 10:58 AM.

09-26-2009, 11:21 AM	#9
Frank71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 190	Re: Door Seals Late last night I used 3M (pro grade), this morning is looks good. I used masking tape to hold into place. So far so good. __________________ "If you need to tell everyone how good you are - your probably not"



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