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Old 10-23-2014, 10:37 AM   #1
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3M molding tape to install rear door seals?

Hi all,

I have new seals for the rear doors on the panel. These are to be glued on, which can be a PITA and messy. I was thinking about the 3M molding tape. This is the thin stuff used on late model cars/trucks to hold trim moldings on the side of the vehicle. I was thinking I could apply the tape to the door and then stick the rubber seals to that. It would make for a clean and simple install and having tried to removed this stuff before, it seems to stick really well.

Has anyone else ever tried this method?
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Old 10-27-2014, 06:24 PM   #2
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Re: 3M molding tape to install rear door seals?

So I take it, no one has tried this...
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Old 10-27-2014, 11:29 PM   #3
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Re: 3M molding tape to install rear door seals?

I have never tried this but it looks like 3M tape is on the Steele rubber peel n stick products.
http://www.steelerubber.com/peel-n-stick-extrusions

I would try a test piece, let it sit for a few days then pull it apart to see what fails first. I hope this helps
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Old 10-28-2014, 10:56 AM   #4
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Re: 3M molding tape to install rear door seals?

Cool, good call. Didn't know they offered those.
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Old 10-29-2014, 10:18 AM   #5
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Re: 3M molding tape to install rear door seals?

The seals should insert in the hinge hole and stay without glue. So why are you using glue, I must of missed something.
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Old 10-29-2014, 10:44 AM   #6
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Re: 3M molding tape to install rear door seals?

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The seals should insert in the hinge hole and stay without glue. So why are you using glue, I must of missed something.
I think you are talking about the external hinge seal. I am talking about the seal that goes around the whole door, that seals to the body. These are normally glued on and I want to do it with less mess and hassle, hence trying to use the tape.
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Old 10-29-2014, 11:50 AM   #7
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Re: 3M molding tape to install rear door seals?

ok, I misunderstood your question. I was talking about the hinge seals.
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