How To Glue Weatherstripping the Right Way

Matt Agosta demonstrates the correct technique for gluing rubber weatherstripping to classic vehicles and hot rods. He also demonstrates the easy to install Peel-n-Stick line of products Steele Rubber Products offers.
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[@abdulhassan1107]

Hat off to you, mister! This is why people should watch more of these epic videos from the experts before they start working on their projects. I'm glad I did this today. Thanks!

[@c2jacks]

Thank you very much for this. I was the guy that you described at the start " if it does not stick I must not being using enough". I did exactly as you said and what an amazing difference. Thanks again, you made a job I was hating to do, really enjoyable!

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

You are very welcome! We're so glad we could help. Thank you so much for watching!

[@Ho-opono]

Grandpas geeking out is just golden ❤😂

[@charlespartak2435]

i cant tell you how valuable this information is. i havent gotten to this point in my build yet but i sure will remember to do it this way. a little like contact cement , a little like using pvc glue . thank you .

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Thank you, Charles! We're so glad to be of some help for your restoration! Thanks for watching!

[@joshuab1707]

very helpful. Thanks for the video. The rubber on a couple of my doors on my car is coming off in just a couple places. So now I know how to properly fix it without messing it up more

[@CreativelyWarped]

Very helpful thank you. I'm getting into doing my own projects and videos like yours will help me get started :)

[@vanessashaw6912]

A shout out and a hug! You have no idea how you've saved me...and my pocket book. Fan for life.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Thank you for watching, Vanessa

[@NickAm01]

Thanks...like the chemistry you two have.

[@crane550]

Excellent tip! Thank you!

[@darkslider802]

I love the internet! Learning things all the time.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Glad we could share our knowledge. Thanks for watching!

[@christinecrutchfield9008]

Heard about you from Hardcore Fab and will definitely be keeping you in mind when we get to this point in our '76 Bronco rebuild. Thanks for the demo!

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

We are so glad we could help! We look forward to working with you, Christine. Thanks for watching!

[@bassmanprofit]

Well you learn something new everyday..thanks

[@LamborghiniGal]

Thank you both! Excellent video. Very good, clear instructions. Thumbs up. Thanks again. :-)

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

You're welcome! Glad it could help you. Thank you so much for watching!

[@pauljohnstone1183]

Helpful video, However it failed to stress the importance of surface preparation, To get a really strong bond both surfaces should be clean and dry and ideally wiped over with acetone (nail varnish remover) prior to application of adhesive...

[@valenjtine]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@joemetheus1]

Thanks guys! great vid. I was doing it the first way but now know the pro move

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

So glad to know it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@FoundationElectronics]

now this is a tip! thank you!

[@beanxxpizza827]

thats a powerful demonstration thank you!

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

You're welcome! Thank you so much for watching!

[@unisol2287]

Excellent, hands on expirence! We dont need to re-invent the weahel

[@unicornrider5732]

Hardcore Fab KZbin channel sent me here. Nice vid Thanks.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Thank you for watching!

[@YZFoFittie]

This method is the old method, the 3M weather strip adhesive instructions now state to apply a thin coat to each part, wait for tacky, then just stick together. I got the same results using the instructions as these guys did doing the old 3rd step of a fresh layer.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Glad that worked for you! In our experience the 3rd step helps tremendously.

[@shiloh4184]

Awesome video!!

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@WorkinOnIt]

Such a simple subject, but at 49 years old, I just learned something. Thanks!

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Glad to hear it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@kamw8860]

Wow! Thank you guys!

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Thank you for watching!!

[@neilkinney6600]

Thanks! I'm planning in the near future to put a new trunk seal on my 1962 Galaxie!

[@IceburgMO]

Nice. I have a '65!

[@pepelapiu2004]

To be fair, the first strip should be allowed to dry longer as it had more adhesive on.

[@garyjacobs7916]

To be fair he was demonstrating not to do it that way hence the reason for the video

[@CCPaintBall]

Thank you. My Hummer is leaking like a sieve. Time to replace my silicone job the proper way! Thanks again lol

[@SandstormSouth]

worked for me

[@Gtgunnaz]

Well done mate!

[@stevemurdock3751]

Great video! We saw you from Hardcore fab! I'll be ordering from you.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

That is awesome, Steve! We can't wait to work with you. Thanks for watching!

[@leejones7676]

The is the best and easiest adhesive I've found to use.....AND I do not generally "work" on cars ever!

[@JamesAnderson-xb7fe]

What is the name of the adhesive?

[@poopandfartjokes]

“I’ll work on that later” -Famous last words

[@tynado1173]

You have the best name haha

[@markwestcott6866]

could you have applied the second coat to the aluminum block instead of the rubber?? That would come in handy when installing longer weatherstrip like a trunk or door.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Great question! And the answer is yes. Once you've applied and spread the adhesive on both the surface of the vehicle and the weatherstripping, you may apply that final thin bead on the vehicle surface. For projects with a large surface area, like a trunk, using this gluing method, we recommend installing 2-3 feet of rubber at a time. That prevents the glue from curing too quickly and allows you to take your time installing it. Thank you for watching!!

[@kboruss000]

Wish I would have saw this yesterday when I installed my trunk strip. Did both sides but did not smear it and did leak out a bit but it did clean up

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

We hate you missed it too but, it sounds like your installation work was a success! Glad you were able to tackle it yourself. Thanks for watching!

[@kboruss000]

@@SteeleRubberProducts thanks. Yes it seemed to go in ok on the 67 Camaro trunk. The trunk was a little more difficult to close so hopefully will take shape a bit once it warms up.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Over time it will conform to where it's supposed to be and it its cold, it will relax some once it warms up. Thanks again!

[@MJorgy5]

I gotta sliding rear truck window. Thank you, Fellas!

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

We're happy to help! Thanks for watching!

[@hugeCRSfan69]

will this adhesive glue a weatherstrip to plastic trim?

[@djzomb1]

hello, great video! I have a question. can you use this rubber gasket adhesive technique to apply over a pre existing "peel-n-stick" adehsive. reason being, i need to redo the tonneau cover weather stripping and the underside is very rough, not smooth at all. im afraid the peel and stick i have will not bond with such a non porous surface.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

You don't want to glue on top of a "dirty" surface. You'll want to get some adhesive cleaner and scrape off as much of the left over stuff as you can and then begin the process. If you want, you can check out our most recent video, "How to Install RV Slide Out Weatherstrip", to see how we clean and prep the surface before we install.

[@husseyrj]

I always hated weather strip adhesive until I saw the proper way to use it.

[@A_Litre_of_Farva]

One thing that should’ve been mentioned is most glue is extremely temperature sensitive. If you’re doing this in a cold shop, it’s going to take far longer for the glue to get tacky.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

That is correct! And for warmer temperatures, the glue will tack up rather quickly. Thank you for mentioning that!

[@billy-waynejeffcoat4828]

My question is what if the weather stripping has a groove to install into. Would this still be needed/advised?

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Hey Billy, great question! If you're installing a part into a groove or channel and it has a tight fit, using adhesive may not be necessary but it depends on the application. Essentially, if you have a good seal and the part is seated and not falling out of place, it’s probably ok. Thank you for watching!

[@TyPorter]

What if you have exterior weather stripping on top of the vehicle that slightly open can you add the adhesive in the small crevice or would you have to strip it all off and reinstall?

[@alive-awake]

I had the same question. I watched it after I did mine. :) Top corner of front windshield on both sides was loose on my motorhome and I was afraid water would be getting in. O'reillys auto told me to clean both sides of area with rubbing alcohol and then put a little (black weather stripping adhesive) on both sides. Let it get tacky and then push together and then tape over it for 24 hours. I did it just a couple of hours ago so I'll see how it turns out.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Hello Renee- yes, you can absolutely spot repair weatherstripping. Just prep the area, tuck a little adhesive in the loose parts, push it back down and let it cure for 24 hours and that should work perfectly. If you have any more questions, let us know. Thanks for watching!

[@ckusel123]

Any film tapes you'd recommend instead of the typical 3m seal glue for those of us repairing existing seal bonds? not a fan of getting black un-removeable goop anywhere near my car's interior and have been amazed by the strength of 3M VHB tapes but not sure how they would work with foam-rubber seals. Just seems like a much easier path if it will work well and hold up.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Great question! We have a line of Peel-N-Stick seals that have 3M tape. Our 3M tape is heat applied tape, we put it through a process in our facility where both the tape and the rubber are heated so they are bonded together. It is a much cleaner process and the tape bonds very quickly with your car. Here is a link to our Peel-N-Stick line: www.steelerubber.com/steele-rubber-home-universal-parts-peel-n-stick-extrusions Please let us know if you have anymore questions, thanks for watching!

[@hankpugh4980]

Hard Core Fab sent me

[@joshuarobinson2233]

Question. Now if you applied the new peel n stick and realized later after it set that you applied it backwards. Can it be removed and re-used?

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Great question! We don't recommend taking the seal off of the surface after it's been applied, even if it's just seconds after you initially press it into place. This is because it can compromise the efficacy of the seal. Now, with the scenario you are referring to, I'm assuming that might be hours later, and at that point, you probably would not be able to get the seal back off without damaging it. That is the #1 reason we always stress that doing a test fit is so important! You want to make sure you are installing your seal correctly, whether that is placement or orientation. Thank you for watching!

[@vincentgerard2444]

Not sure if this was asked previously but can you use 3M 08008 adhesive on ethylene propylene diene M class rubber? And if so is the method for application still the same? Thank you for an informative video.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Hey Vincent! We are using the EPDM rubber that we manufacture here at Steele Rubber. We do recommend the 3M 08008 for weatherstripping adhesive, and this video is the correct method for any glueing you'll do with your weatherstripping. Thank you so much for watching!

[@Raised_by_God]

I'm trying to figure out what glue works best for the inside of hood weather stripping but no information of that instead a theater

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

If you are referencing the rubber weatherstrip such as hood to cowl I would suggest the 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive or for the hood insulation, I would suggest the spray adhesive.

[@misterbeebe]

The product is 3M 08008

[@oliverkhoo]

thanks

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Thank you for watching, Oliver!

[@carolmcintosh6051]

Is there an outside temperature that is best when applying this product?

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

The recommended temperature for using the 3M Black Super Weatherstrip Adhesive is 50 degrees or higher.

[@rickilynnwolfe8357]

Good too know but try doing a long spot like all the way around the trunk while waiting for the cement to dry like in the second block ??? I liked the peel and stick unfortunately I have the cement one to do 😟easy peasy on little blocks !

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

That's a great point, Ricki! We recommend breaking it up into shorter lengths, doing this process with 2-3 feet at a time will make it much easier for you. We realize the channel for a trunk seal is not flat like this surface we used just for demonstration, the goal is to spread the adhesive around to make it thinner and cover more surface for a more efficient seal. With a trunk channel, you can still use a popsicle stick to swirl and move around the adhesive across and up the channel wall a little so it doesn't stay in a beaded line. Same technique on your weatherstripping, then once both surfaces are tacky you can lay in it place and move on to the next 2-3 feet. If you're installing in an area with hot weather the glue will get tacky pretty quickly which can also make it easier for you. You do NOT have to let it fully cure with each 2-3 feet before moving on, once you have finished the entire trunk seal installation you need to let it cure at least 24 hours before shutting the trunk so that the seal doesn't move with the adhesive still wet. Thank you so much for watching!!

[@rickilynnwolfe8357]

@@SteeleRubberProducts great tip thank you. I’ll defiantly try it every 3 feet . Iam still scrapping the old rotten weather striping off the doors and trunk right now then gonna primer the doors and trunk after wards I’ll try your way with the weather striping . Thank you for the information

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

If you need any further help you can give our product specialists a call at 800-447-0849 M-F 8a-6p EST or email us at [e-mail] Thank you for watching, Ricki!

[@michaelbacile8439]

Where can I find weather strip for 2008 Ford e350, it’s the on body for rear cargo bay

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Michael, at this time the only product we offer for your van is a pedal pad. Right now, the only thing we can recommend is looking at our universal/street rod products to see if one of those seals could work for you. I will be attaching the link here: www.steelerubber.com/street-rod-parts Let us know if there is anything else we can help with. Thanks for watching!

[@davidmorris826]

Great video! What adhesive is recommended by Steele Rubber? Brand and product number please.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Thank you, David! We recommend the 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive, which is what we used in this video. Here is a link to our website where we offer a few different varieties, tube size, color, etc.. www.steelerubber.com/street-rod-tools/adhesives-cleaners Please let us know if you need any more recommendations, or help with anything else. Thank you for watching!

[@eyeonart6865]

The weather seal that goes across bottom of windshield is crumbling on my 2008 chevy colbalt how to change please?

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt has a glue in windshield, but since we don't carry the replacement rubber for your vehicle we don't have an instruction sheet for the installation.

[@MJorgy5]

Yes, you would sell the Chevrolet and buy something else.

[@Mss-Tish]

How long do it take for that stuff to dry completely

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

It takes about 24 hours for a full cure at 70°.

[@southerngal2245]

Would be helpful to know what product you used

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

We always recommend 3M brand super weatherstrip adhesive. We offer it on our website: www.steelerubber.com/super-weatherstrip-adhesive-black-5-oz-96-8008-96 But it should also be available at your local parts house. Thanks for watching!

[@Blingdream]

What is the adhesive called?

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

+Blingdream The glue that we use and recommend is 3M Brand Super Weatherstrip Adhesive.

[@ESLinsider]

What glue is that that you are using?

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Hey Ian, here we are using the 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive which is an excellent choice for bonding rubber weatherstripping to a metal surface. We also have 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive, which works great for bonding rubber to rubber as well. This is a link to what we used in the video: www.steelerubber.com/super-weatherstrip-adhesive-black-5-oz-96-8008-96. Please let us know if you have any more questions, and thank you for watching!

[@dyingforpie6879]

What product would you recommend for trunk seal rubber?

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Hey there, great question! We recommend the 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive, it's what we are using in this video. It is designed for weatherstripping and an excellent choice for bonding rubber seals to a metal surface. This would work perfectly for your trunk seal, and just like in this video, we don't recommend putting too much adhesive on when installing. With a trunk seal, we recommend installing 3-4 feet at a time to ensure you're using the right amount of glue and taking your time to install it properly. Since you will have a channel, and not a flat surface like in this video, you can run a thin bead inside the channel and then smear it around with a popsicle stick to thin the glue out and cover a larger surface. I will attach a link to that glue on our website here: www.steelerubber.com/super-weatherstrip-adhesive-black-5-oz-96-8008-96 Please let us know if you'd like any further assistance with a trunk seal replacement. Thank you for watching!

[@robertdelacerda4649]

What is the best temperature to apply weatherstrip?

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Hi Robert! The best is room temperature. If it’s too cold (below 40F) the rubber is not going to be as supple and easy to work with. Also adhesive may not cure very quickly. If it’s too hot (90F and up) adhesives are going to react a bit different. Some adhesive will cure very fast, especially if it’s hot and in the sunlight. If surface temps are very high there may be some adhesives that won’t stick. Hope this helps!

[@EPerez-iw9zp]

Can it be used to glue weatherstrip to glass

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Yes, you can use the 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive to glue weatherstrip to the glass. www.steelerubber.com/weatherstrip-adhesive-96-8008-96

[@braydengameswe8256]

What's the name of the glue that you use

[@JeffMedved]

3M 08008 Black Super Weatherstrip Adhesive Tube - 5 oz.

[@rainwoodgrace6286]

Looks good but what is the adhesive???

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

www.steelerubber.com/weatherstrip-adhesive-96-8008-96

[@subStuff]

Was that regular black silicon in the tube?

[@JeffMedved]

3M 08008 Black Super Weatherstrip Adhesive Tube - 5 oz.

[@weekendo-pq1xo]

what is the name of the glue? How could i get it? I really curious, I produce weatherstrip adhesive in South Korea, like glue.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Hey there, the glue used is 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive, you can purchase it through us: www.steelerubber.com/super-weatherstrip-adhesive-black-5-oz-96-8008-96 this is the link for it. Thanks for watching!

[@weekendo-pq1xo]

Thanks a lot, good luck!!

[@donttrip3067]

what glue are you using?

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

This is our 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive. www.steelerubber.com/weatherstrip-adhesive-96-8008-96

[@Amboselli]

What kind of glue is that?

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

That is 3M Super Weatherstrip adhesive.www.steelerubber.com/super-weatherstrip-adhesive-black-5-oz-96-8008-96 You can purchase it on our website or at your local parts house. Thanks for watching!

[@philmickey7247]

Requested by Hardcore fab.😁

[@Good-Enuff-Garage]

yeah, clean well lit room, guys standing in up right position, playing with a block and a foot long strip of rubber, I wanna see you do this on a rusty truck, on a slanted drive way, at night, in the rain and snow, with 104 degrees out, a twelve pack in, hee hee

[@MagicNomadic]

exactly! and no instructions included ....bahahahahaha!

[@winstonsmith11]

Yeah. That 104 degrees and snow is a bitch.

[@adriantomlin2902]

@@winstonsmith11 I hope that ain't at the same time!! Lol!!!!

[@adriantomlin2902]

But I hear ya bro. They really are demonstrating in a real world situation, like the one your describing.

[@adriantomlin2902]

I mean they're NOT!!

[@oilsmokejones3452]

Didn't see you go around any tight corners..

[@bradgris8918]

Yes, most people do this wrong. Thanks guys for showing us the correct method. However, your test which compares the two methods of application is unfair because you did not let the adhesive dry on the first bar. Also, It would be cool to extend this video to conduct a test after the adhesive cures on the first bar and keep adding weight to each of the two bars to measure the amount of additional strength of the correct application method.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Valid point, Brad. If time/resources permit we could do a video like that in the future but for a 2 minute segment on My Classic Car we have to do the best we can with the time and resources we have there. Thanks for watching!

[@richm7016]

In the real world door weather stripping is not 12" long more like 10' with a inside lip ya have apply the glue to.And yes spread a thin coat on both the vehicle an the door seal area an the inside the U shaped groove all while keeping the groove open so as it don't stick together then you've got one hell of a messy seal you have try and pull open. Do this by yourself an see how long it takes you doing 12" at a time.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

This is just a demo to show the proper way to glue. In most cases this will work, but we understand there are a lot of different types of rubber out there and this may not be the best solution for what you're describing. Thanks for your feedback and be sure to check out some of other other videos :)

[@steveo6269]

I was going to say the same thing. I appreciate showing the best way to do it but omg I think i'd be ready to kill someone trying to do this!

[@pjmuffin]

@@SteeleRubberProducts What is the proper way to apply the adhesive if you have a U-shaped groove? Should only the metal lip have adhesive applied and then the weather strip groove gets fitted onto the lip?

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Great question! We recommend adding the adhesive to the metal, then placing the U-shaped rubber on top of the metal with the adhesive on it.

[@jeffstanish5920]

easy to demo on blocks, how about a demo where it involves a trunk weatherstrip where both sides have to have glue on them??? I'd like to see that. Especially when you put glue on the weatherstrip and then you try and run it around to stick it down, not so easy... without getting glue all over the place.... You did a another video of a whole trunk weatherstrip going in, but you only glued one side, as it fit into a channel..

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Hey Jeff, the intent of this specific video was to demonstrate the point of not using excessive amounts of glue when installing your weatherstripping. Since we manufacture the aftermarket weatherstripping based on the original parts that are sent to us, we don't have access to many classic cars to do more in depth installation videos. This is something we are in the works of changing! However, you are correct about the trunk weatherstrip, that is more intricate job than this short demonstration, and will take time. For new trunk seal installations, we recommend breaking it up into shorter lengths instead of trying to do the entire footing at one time. Only install 2-3 feet at a time while following this glueing technique will make it much easier for you. We realize the channel for a trunk seal is not flat like this surface we used just for demonstration, the goal is to spread the adhesive around to make it thinner and cover more surface for a more efficient seal. With a trunk channel, you can still use a popsicle stick to swirl and move around the adhesive across and up the channel wall a little so it doesn't stay in a beaded line. Same technique on your weatherstripping. Then, once both surfaces are tacky, you can lay in it place and move on to the next 2-3 feet. If you're installing in an area with hot weather the glue will get tacky pretty quickly which can also make it easier for you. You do NOT have to let it fully cure with each 2-3 feet before moving on, once you have finished the entire trunk seal installation, you need to let it cure at least 24 hours before shutting the trunk so that the seal doesn't move with the adhesive still wet. Please feel free to contact us via email (I will include a link to our contact us page) or give us a call with any questions you have regarding installation, or if you have questions about our products. Thank you so much for watching, and we hope this helps! www.steelerubber.com/contact

[@sportscarenthusiast]

Really not that helpful when you consider that they gave no tips on removing the mold release from the new seal which is the biggest problem faced by novice installers. With these instructions you will install the seal and then find that it sticks to the paint but not to the seal. Now you have to start all over and possibly need to clean the dried adhesive off the car. Use rough sandpaper to scuff the weatherstrip sealing surface well, clean with detergent, let dry and then install. Come on Steele Rubber Products guy and Egge Speed Shops, you can do better.

[@leeiv9497]

Hey guys don't get so busy talking about what you're doing to the point that you forget to tell us what you're using what the name of it is where can we go get it Etc!

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Hey Lee, thanks for your input! We appreciate it!

[@sterrshow5016]

that wasnt very scientific, but i appreciate the knowledge regardless

[@RR67890]

Why would an instructional video need to be scientific? It plainly shows what it is intended to show.

[@randyb3347]

Let's see, were they using elmers glue, or silly putty, or wtf were they using? So now I know how to use it, but I don't know what it is I'm using. Nice vid. Two thumbs down.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

We're sorry about that, Randy. We always recommend 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive for installing any weatherstrips. You can purchase it on our website or at any local auto parts store. www.steelerubber.com/weatherstrip-adhesive-96-8008-96 If we can answer any more questions for you, please let us know! Thanks for watching!