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Old 10-08-2003, 06:07 PM   #1
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Weatherstrip removal

Hey guys and dolls, Can anyone tell me how to remove the old stuck on adhesive used to glue on the weather stripping to the panel/barn doors of a 71-72,Suburban. Is there a special solvent I can use or do I have to grind the suff off ???? Sure would appreciate the help,,,, Pat





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Old 10-08-2003, 06:31 PM   #2
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3M makes a weatherstrip adhesive remover.
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Old 10-13-2003, 02:28 PM   #3
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Adhesive remover

Truckster,, Tried the 3M Adhesive remover, didn't work to well
as it's made for lite stikky stuff like bumper stickers, decals and rubber glue.
Any body out there know of any heavey duty stuff, before I get the ole grinding wheel out???????
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Old 10-13-2003, 03:03 PM   #4
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Just a guess but, using a heat gun might work.
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Old 10-13-2003, 03:54 PM   #5
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Try the weatherstripping adhesive remover like truckster said, not regular adhesive remover. It works.
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Old 10-13-2003, 04:20 PM   #6
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A wire wheel on a die grinder or drill works well
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Old 10-14-2003, 03:50 PM   #7
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thank's guys,, will go to Home DEpot istead of auto storefor "weatherstripping" adhesive remover
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Old 10-14-2003, 05:16 PM   #8
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Why take it off? If you can't get it off just glue the new stuff over the top of the old glue. You're gonna cover it up anyway...
Yeah, I know, Lazy - that's me!
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Old 10-14-2003, 05:50 PM   #9
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Did you use the 3M Adhesive Remover (SMART)? Side Moulding And emblem Removal Tool lubricant? That should remove the weatherstrip adhesive.
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Old 10-16-2003, 03:28 PM   #10
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Tom, the wire wheel got off the remnants of the old rubber ,but the glue still hard to remove

71GMC3/4T-Need to remove glue to treat rust underneath,

Black&Blue - went to 3 auto stores,they don't have "side moulding & elblum removal tool lube"

I'll just keep at it with the wire wheel,heat gun and the 3M stuff,,
Thanks guys for the helpful hints,,,,
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