Window weather stripping installation tips - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AJLChase · 08-12-2009, 11:43 PM

Do you have any? I got some in today, and to be honest with you. For 60 bucks it's a great deal and it makes your doors look 10X better. I only got one door done today, as it was a lot of trial and error being I've no experience with such a thing. Any tips you've used to have a great outcome?

drewdude92 · 08-12-2009, 11:53 PM

My drivers side was kinda trial and error but my passenger side looks ten times better and went together ten times better. theres just lil things that you will learn from doin one side then doin the other. its been a while since i did it though

67ChevyRedneck · 08-13-2009, 12:17 AM

Just line 'em up before you clip them down. I've found the aftermarket ones have the clips too close to the trim to be installed, so the last set I installed I used a small screwdriver to push the clips away from the weatherstripping and they install a little easier.

unclewatts · 08-13-2009, 05:31 PM

This is just my humble opinion but I learned a long time ago that the best weatherstripping glue is "3M Automotive Weatherstripping Adhesive". I know some members will post messages saying that they used Permatex or some other brand and it worked, but the 3M product seems to hold better and longer. It's available in yellow or black plus it's a little more expensive that the Permatex product. Napa carries it.

mclairmo · 08-13-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by unclewatts

This is just my humble opinion but I learned a long time ago that the best weatherstripping glue is "3M Automotive Weatherstripping Adhesive". I know some members will post messages saying that they used Permatex or some other brand and it worked, but the 3M product seems to hold better and longer. It's available in yellow or black plus it's a little more expensive that the Permatex product. Napa carries it.

X2 have used 3M and it works very well. Also, use a wooden paint paddle to work the weatherstripping into any crevices.

mbgmike · 08-13-2009, 06:52 PM

If you want to to use the yellow or black snot from 3m it does work

However by far the best we have found is from Motorcraft. Dries quick and no need to tape it to get it to stay. Just gotta get it right the first time. I know you will have to go to a dealer to get it.

AJLChase · 08-13-2009, 09:27 PM

The stuff LMC sells along side their weather stripping seems to be garabage..spend more time trying to get it off my fingers over doing what it's suppose to...hold the weatherstripping in place

67ChevyRedneck · 08-13-2009, 11:04 PM

Are we talking about the door rubber or the window seals?

AJLChase · 08-14-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Are we talking about the door rubber or the window seals?

Sorry the window seals. The ones that LMC sent seem to have a little too much play in between the clips..so I've tried to glue them down and they don't stick

Sinister · 08-14-2009, 10:56 AM

LMC's window scrapers suck, fell apart after 1 summer. Got some from Wes at Classic Heartbeat, much happier.

08-12-2009, 11:43 PM	#1
AJLChase Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 322	Window weather stripping installation tips Do you have any? I got some in today, and to be honest with you. For 60 bucks it's a great deal and it makes your doors look 10X better. I only got one door done today, as it was a lot of trial and error being I've no experience with such a thing. Any tips you've used to have a great outcome?

08-12-2009, 11:53 PM	#2
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: Window weather stripping installation tips My drivers side was kinda trial and error but my passenger side looks ten times better and went together ten times better. theres just lil things that you will learn from doin one side then doin the other. its been a while since i did it though __________________ I dont call it being young and dumb....I call it young and havin fun

08-13-2009, 12:17 AM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Window weather stripping installation tips Just line 'em up before you clip them down. I've found the aftermarket ones have the clips too close to the trim to be installed, so the last set I installed I used a small screwdriver to push the clips away from the weatherstripping and they install a little easier. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-13-2009, 05:31 PM	#4
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Window weather stripping installation tips This is just my humble opinion but I learned a long time ago that the best weatherstripping glue is "3M Automotive Weatherstripping Adhesive". I know some members will post messages saying that they used Permatex or some other brand and it worked, but the 3M product seems to hold better and longer. It's available in yellow or black plus it's a little more expensive that the Permatex product. Napa carries it. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

08-13-2009, 06:52 PM	#6
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Window weather stripping installation tips If you want to to use the yellow or black snot from 3m it does work However by far the best we have found is from Motorcraft. Dries quick and no need to tape it to get it to stay. Just gotta get it right the first time. I know you will have to go to a dealer to get it.

08-13-2009, 09:27 PM	#7
AJLChase Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 322	Re: Window weather stripping installation tips The stuff LMC sells along side their weather stripping seems to be garabage..spend more time trying to get it off my fingers over doing what it's suppose to...hold the weatherstripping in place

08-13-2009, 11:04 PM	#8
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Window weather stripping installation tips Are we talking about the door rubber or the window seals? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-14-2009, 10:56 AM	#10
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Window weather stripping installation tips LMC's window scrapers suck, fell apart after 1 summer. Got some from Wes at Classic Heartbeat, much happier. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...



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