What type of adhesive do you use on the Door weather seals? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cerjio · 10-19-2011, 08:14 PM

Im ready to put my door seals in but not sure what I should use to hold it in place?

Sillyoldman · 10-19-2011, 08:28 PM

3M works for me.

68gmsee · 10-19-2011, 08:30 PM

I bought the push on style from GMC Paul's. So far has worked great and didn't have to use any adhesive.

blkcorvair · 10-20-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 68gmsee

I bought the push on style from GMC Paul's. So far has worked great and didn't have to use any adhesive.

Do those seals look original? Or can you tell they are different?

68gmsee · 10-20-2011, 08:47 AM

No. They don't look original. If you're looking to keep it orginal you have to get the glued on type. I have a new set of the original type but didn't like to have to mess with the glue since I want to paint it inside and out sometime in the future.

Pics.

hugger6933 · 10-19-2011, 08:29 PM

3M weatherstrip adhesive is the best, comes in yellow or black also known as "gorilla snot"

profe56 · 10-20-2011, 01:39 AM

Good luck.
I did put new door seals from classic industries and never were sticked well.
3M yes is good but finally I did put one from Dodge Dakota and don't need any glue.

Wrenchbender Ret · 10-20-2011, 08:57 AM

The 3-M weatherstrip ad. works good. Use the black. It looks OK if a little oozes out the edge. The yellow looks bad. Get a fresh tube. When its stale it is hard to spread.

QKENUF4U · 10-20-2011, 11:28 AM

if youre going 100% original then have fun with the glue stuff ... but the push on seals are so much nicer and soooooo much easier to deal with....

tubbedII · 10-20-2011, 02:01 PM

Do the dodge's work on blazers too?

jjtackleberry · 10-20-2011, 02:22 PM

What year dodge Dakota seals do you use?
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profe56 · 10-20-2011, 03:44 PM

I don't remember the year of the Dakota, probably 90's-95's.
I saw here in someones thread, and one day I saw a truck in a pick your part, they were in a good shape and I bougth them.They were cheap and I ran the risk they were'n fit but trust me

**RenoKeene** · 10-20-2011, 04:18 PM

The trick to using 3M or similar is to run a small bead around the seal groove and a small bead around the fin on the cab.....smear both flat with a butter knife or whatever...and let them tack-up for a minute or two. Then put them in place. Start at the bottom center over the rocker and work your way up and around and then seal them up where they come together. You may have to trim the end when you get there but that's easy. Your sill plate hides the joint so don't worry how that part looks.
The key to this is run SMALL beads and don't wait too long or you will lose tack. Done right you won't need clamps or anything else. The sealant bonds to itself quickly.
Thanks to the 3M rep on "My Classic Cars" TV show for this info!

**leddzepp** · 10-20-2011, 04:28 PM

gmcpauls push on seals are the BEST. just look at the review board. a 5 year old can install them. they seal nice and tight and are way better than the original glue on seals in every way possible.
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**RenoKeene** · 10-20-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

gmcpauls push on seals are the BEST. just look at the review board. a 5 year old can install them. they seal nice and tight and are way better than the original glue on seals in every way possible.
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I just ordered a set from Paul for my 67 Slantback...since it's a King Rat looks won't matter. Gotta look original on my 70 build though. Thanks

**RenoKeene** · 10-24-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

gmcpauls push on seals are the BEST. just look at the review board. a 5 year old can install them. they seal nice and tight and are way better than the original glue on seals in every way possible.
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OK, I got the door seals from Paul. How did you deal with the corner above the vent windows? I thought they were pre-formed but they seem to be cut from a roll of material and would have to be wedge cut at the angle at the top front.
Got advice and or pics?
Thanks
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mbgmike · 10-24-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

gmcpauls push on seals are the BEST. just look at the review board. a 5 year old can install them. they seal nice and tight and are way better than the original glue on seals in every way possible.
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Do you think he is the only one that sells them? you guys should know better

**RenoKeene** · 10-24-2011, 10:11 PM

Not sure what you're saying Mike...you know a supplier that sells these push-ons pre-mitered?
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webfoot · 10-24-2011, 07:10 PM

It will make the corner but it will be a bit rounded. I hit mine with a deadblow hammer (also a rubber mallet could be used) to get it to seat as much as possible.

**RenoKeene** · 10-24-2011, 07:58 PM

Thanks webfoot....I think that if this is to be installed correctly it has to be wedge cut and resealed with black 3m...not exactly the job for a 5 year old. I'm not being negative but before shelling out $50 it would have been nice to know these need modified.
Don't get me wrong...I can do it but this is info that novices need to know up front. I will post this fix when I do it so others can learn but if someone has done this already I'd like to see some pics or get more input before I start.
If the wedge is cut too big on the first try the seal is ruined. If Paul jig cut and sealed these it would be the best I've seen.
Brad
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**RenoKeene** · 10-24-2011, 08:08 PM

I'll throw this out there....I would be willing to pay twice the price if these were profesionally fitted.
That would be about $100 a set.
How about it Paul....
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Chiefjrock · 12-04-2011, 10:46 PM

Hi there, I just installed a set of these on my '66 and never realized they had to be modified. My door will close but it's super tight and doesn't stay 'flush' with the body. If you can...will you post pix of how I'm supposed to modify to resolve this issue.

Thank you!!

10-19-2011, 08:14 PM	#1
cerjio Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: coffeyville, Kansas Posts: 195	What type of adhesive do you use on the Door weather seals? Im ready to put my door seals in but not sure what I should use to hold it in place?

10-19-2011, 08:28 PM	#2
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: What type of adhesive do you use on the Door weather seals? 3M works for me. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

10-19-2011, 08:30 PM	#3
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: What type of adhesive do you use on the Door weather seals? I bought the push on style from GMC Paul's. So far has worked great and didn't have to use any adhesive.

10-20-2011, 08:47 AM	#5
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: What type of adhesive do you use on the Door weather seals? No. They don't look original. If you're looking to keep it orginal you have to get the glued on type. I have a new set of the original type but didn't like to have to mess with the glue since I want to paint it inside and out sometime in the future. Pics. Attached Images

10-19-2011, 08:29 PM	#6
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: What type of adhesive do you use on the Door weather seals? 3M weatherstrip adhesive is the best, comes in yellow or black also known as "gorilla snot"

10-20-2011, 01:39 AM	#7
profe56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chula Vista California Posts: 526	Re: What type of adhesive do you use on the Door weather seals? Good luck. I did put new door seals from classic industries and never were sticked well. 3M yes is good but finally I did put one from Dodge Dakota and don't need any glue.

10-20-2011, 08:57 AM	#8
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: What type of adhesive do you use on the Door weather seals? The 3-M weatherstrip ad. works good. Use the black. It looks OK if a little oozes out the edge. The yellow looks bad. Get a fresh tube. When its stale it is hard to spread.

10-20-2011, 11:28 AM	#9
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: What type of adhesive do you use on the Door weather seals? if youre going 100% original then have fun with the glue stuff ... but the push on seals are so much nicer and soooooo much easier to deal with....

10-20-2011, 02:01 PM	#10
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: What type of adhesive do you use on the Door weather seals? Do the dodge's work on blazers too? __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

10-20-2011, 02:22 PM	#11
jjtackleberry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: kansas Posts: 306	Re: What type of adhesive do you use on the Door weather seals? What year dodge Dakota seals do you use? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '71 Chevy LWB all OG '86 Chevy LWB all OG It's all a matter of perception

10-20-2011, 03:44 PM	#12
profe56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chula Vista California Posts: 526	Re: What type of adhesive do you use on the Door weather seals? I don't remember the year of the Dakota, probably 90's-95's. I saw here in someones thread, and one day I saw a truck in a pick your part, they were in a good shape and I bougth them.They were cheap and I ran the risk they were'n fit but trust me

10-20-2011, 04:18 PM	#13
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Re: What type of adhesive do you use on the Door weather seals? The trick to using 3M or similar is to run a small bead around the seal groove and a small bead around the fin on the cab.....smear both flat with a butter knife or whatever...and let them tack-up for a minute or two. Then put them in place. Start at the bottom center over the rocker and work your way up and around and then seal them up where they come together. You may have to trim the end when you get there but that's easy. Your sill plate hides the joint so don't worry how that part looks. The key to this is run SMALL beads and don't wait too long or you will lose tack. Done right you won't need clamps or anything else. The sealant bonds to itself quickly. Thanks to the 3M rep on "My Classic Cars" TV show for this info! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-20-2011, 04:28 PM	#14
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: What type of adhesive do you use on the Door weather seals? gmcpauls push on seals are the BEST. just look at the review board. a 5 year old can install them. they seal nice and tight and are way better than the original glue on seals in every way possible. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

10-24-2011, 10:11 PM	#18
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Re: What type of adhesive do you use on the Door weather seals? Not sure what you're saying Mike...you know a supplier that sells these push-ons pre-mitered? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-24-2011, 07:10 PM	#19
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: What type of adhesive do you use on the Door weather seals? It will make the corner but it will be a bit rounded. I hit mine with a deadblow hammer (also a rubber mallet could be used) to get it to seat as much as possible. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.



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10-24-2011, 07:58 PM	#20
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Re: What type of adhesive do you use on the Door weather seals? Thanks webfoot....I think that if this is to be installed correctly it has to be wedge cut and resealed with black 3m...not exactly the job for a 5 year old. I'm not being negative but before shelling out $50 it would have been nice to know these need modified. Don't get me wrong...I can do it but this is info that novices need to know up front. I will post this fix when I do it so others can learn but if someone has done this already I'd like to see some pics or get more input before I start. If the wedge is cut too big on the first try the seal is ruined. If Paul jig cut and sealed these it would be the best I've seen. Brad Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394 Last edited by RenoKeene; 10-24-2011 at 08:13 PM.

10-24-2011, 08:08 PM	#21
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Re: What type of adhesive do you use on the Door weather seals? I'll throw this out there....I would be willing to pay twice the price if these were profesionally fitted. That would be about $100 a set. How about it Paul.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

12-04-2011, 10:46 PM	#22
Chiefjrock Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 29	Re: What type of adhesive do you use on the Door weather seals? Hi there, I just installed a set of these on my '66 and never realized they had to be modified. My door will close but it's super tight and doesn't stay 'flush' with the body. If you can...will you post pix of how I'm supposed to modify to resolve this issue. Thank you!!

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