Tips for removing old weatherstrip adhesive? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68jimmy · 03-01-2006, 10:32 AM

As I prepare the truck to get painted I started to remove the door weatherstrip. It was secured by a yellowish adhesive that is a b^&*# to scrape off. Any tips on a better method?

As always, Thanks!

**truckdude239** · 03-01-2006, 10:56 AM

kerosene

matthufham · 03-01-2006, 10:59 AM

i used an angle grinder with a flapper disc to get it done quick. took it down to bare metal really fast, but that may not be what you want.

cdowns · 03-01-2006, 11:22 AM

autopaint stores sell adhesive remover // an old standby is lighter fluid

stllookn · 03-01-2006, 11:59 AM

Heat gun will take it right down to bare metal if you want to go that far.

boundstaffpress · 03-01-2006, 12:06 PM

acetone will remove it, and the gloss from your paint, but will not remove your paint without some time or effort.

68jimmy · 03-01-2006, 01:19 PM

Thanks!

03-01-2006, 10:32 AM	#1
68jimmy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: albuquerque Posts: 431	Tips for removing old weatherstrip adhesive? As I prepare the truck to get painted I started to remove the door weatherstrip. It was secured by a yellowish adhesive that is a b^&*# to scrape off. Any tips on a better method? As always, Thanks! __________________ 78 C10 LWB Super Cheyenne

03-01-2006, 10:56 AM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,233	Re: Tips for removing old weatherstrip adhesive? kerosene __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

03-01-2006, 10:59 AM	#3
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Tips for removing old weatherstrip adhesive? i used an angle grinder with a flapper disc to get it done quick. took it down to bare metal really fast, but that may not be what you want.

03-01-2006, 11:22 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Tips for removing old weatherstrip adhesive? autopaint stores sell adhesive remover // an old standby is lighter fluid __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-01-2006, 11:59 AM	#5
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Tips for removing old weatherstrip adhesive? Heat gun will take it right down to bare metal if you want to go that far. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

03-01-2006, 12:06 PM	#6
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: Tips for removing old weatherstrip adhesive? acetone will remove it, and the gloss from your paint, but will not remove your paint without some time or effort. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

03-01-2006, 01:19 PM	#7
68jimmy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: albuquerque Posts: 431	Re: Tips for removing old weatherstrip adhesive? Thanks! __________________ 78 C10 LWB Super Cheyenne



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