Luca

Does anyone know what kind of glue I need to use(some sort of epoxy) to attach the seals around my sunroof?
Thanks ahead for your responses.
Cheers,
Luca

DavidMyers53

3M makes a weatherstrip adhesive. I've used it and so has my son. Works great! I bought it at Advance Auto Parts.

- David

82transam

iTrader: (18)

Hmm, I never used any sort of glue for the hatch/sunroof/door seals on my car, just "snapped" them into the channel and off I went, been years with no leaks....

dj55b

iTrader: (2)

the glue is not so much for leaks, but to prevent it from snapping off. This is not a common problem for people that live in the tropical weather area, but for us that live in the colder weather and things freeze off. After a few year the plastic does weaken, So when you wake up one day and go to open up your door and find out its partially frozen, you rip the whole seal off.

Back to the question the 3M stuff seems to be working pretty good for most people.

82transam

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Interesting, I live in NJ, both my FBs sit outside and I've never had a seal pull off during a snow storm, freezing rain, etc. I guess its possible, but I'm not sure you need to bother with it...

dj55b

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THe only times I saw that was in Montreal ... and it gets pretty cold up there ... I would just rather spend another 3$ or so for tube and make sure things are done better

DavidMyers53

I put new door seals on my '83. They didn't fit into the slot along the top and front of the door very well, and they seemed fatter than the originals. They would ocassionally pull out when the door was opened after sitting a few days (in hot weather). 3M weatherstrip glue fixed it!

- David

trochoid

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If you put a rubber dressing on the face of the weatherstripping, it won't stick to the body as easily. I do not recommend Armor All (sp).

Luca

thanks Guys I really appreciate all the help!
I know for a fact the winter up here in Toronto is going to be brutal this year!
Cheers,
Luca