Door weatherstrip - all the same, or not? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davepl · 09-19-2012, 02:06 PM

In the back of pretty much every car magazine you're sure to see a handful of ads for weatherstripping... each claims to be special, yet is there really any difference?

I like the notion of "soft seal" so that you don't have to slam the door, but I'm wondering if its just a marketing slogan or an actual feature of the product.

Has anyone tried a couple of different brands such that they have perspective on one being any different than the other?

**leddzepp** · 09-19-2012, 02:07 PM

Buy the press on seals from GMCPaul or Wes (Classicheartbeat) They are the best ones out there.

Lemield · 09-20-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Buy the press on seals from GMCPaul or Wes (Classicheartbeat) They are the best ones out there.

X2 I have these on two of my trucks and I LOVE them!

CC69Rat · 09-20-2012, 11:57 AM

^^ Agree, 110%.

gotchamel · 09-20-2012, 12:48 PM

Press on here,I was able to put mine over cured weatherstrip adhesive and still get a good fit and seal.If you are partial to the smell of the glue just open the tube while your putting the push on stuff on.

bbadfred · 09-20-2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemield

X2 I have these on two of my trucks and I LOVE them!

Ditto!!! The hardest part installing the GMC Pauls was that I removed all the old glue(mine was very thick) first!! That is easier if you get some 3m general purpose adhesive cleaner part#08984 soak a sturdy cloth and just keep rubbing once it softens it just wipes away!! GMC Pauls are the "BEST"!!!!!

09-19-2012, 02:06 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Door weatherstrip - all the same, or not? In the back of pretty much every car magazine you're sure to see a handful of ads for weatherstripping... each claims to be special, yet is there really any difference? I like the notion of "soft seal" so that you don't have to slam the door, but I'm wondering if its just a marketing slogan or an actual feature of the product. Has anyone tried a couple of different brands such that they have perspective on one being any different than the other? __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

09-19-2012, 02:07 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Door weatherstrip - all the same, or not? Buy the press on seals from GMCPaul or Wes (Classicheartbeat) They are the best ones out there. __________________ 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

09-20-2012, 11:57 AM	#4
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: Door weatherstrip - all the same, or not? ^^ Agree, 110%. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

09-20-2012, 12:48 PM	#5
gotchamel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: islamorada fl. Posts: 466	Re: Door weatherstrip - all the same, or not? Press on here,I was able to put mine over cured weatherstrip adhesive and still get a good fit and seal.If you are partial to the smell of the glue just open the tube while your putting the push on stuff on.



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