The Truth About Weatherstrip Adhesive

[@hunterhikesky]

Gratitude for this video and guide. Redoing my weatherstripping on my sunroof today and you probably just saved me a ton of time and frustration.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Glad it was helpful, Colt! Thanks for watching!

[@TimberTrainer]

The weatherstrip adhesive is great for other uses as a general purpose contact adhesive.

[@theRealBryan]

Excellent demo. saved me a lot of pain when fixing the tire well molding with 3M adhesive.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Used Permatex Super Weatherstrip Adhesive recently around my windshield, it really works differently and it is awesome.

[@mikeunt7021]

Mad respect for the informative and insightful replies to many of the comments here. Being as honest as you have been in each reply, has cemented me hitting Subscribe to your channel! Keep up the great work and attention to details in both your videos and in the comments. I know it takes a lot of time, energy, and work to make the content of your videos as good and enriching aa they are, and It is deeply appreciated.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching!

[@BeKindToBirds]

This is a perfect presentation.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jonathanselig4925]

What do you recommend for removing old weatherstrip adhesive (3M) and prepping the surface. My new door seal is falling down evidently because I simply applied a single bead of 3M to the door jam and rubber. I didnt spread it out and didn't apply a second coat.... wish I had seen yoiur video earlier.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

That's a great question! I'm attaching a link to our blog article about removing old weatherstrip adhesive with some links for products we recommend: blog.steelerubber.com/how-to-remove-weatherstripping-adhesive-without-damaging-your-paint/ If you need any further help or have any questions please let us know! Thanks for watching!

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

thanks! direct, clear, informative. super helpful

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

We're glad we could be helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@zarmineh654]

I don't know if you'll be able to reply as soon as I need advice but I'll take a shot. I bought self-adhesive weather stripping tape (Frost King squared foam) to weather proof my rooftop cargo box. It did not stick at all. I presumed it wouldn't when I felt the lack of stickiness, even though it said self-adhesive. I'm in a rush, and can't find self-adhesive weather stripping in the size I need anywhere locally, so I ordered some on Amazon to be delivered tomorrow. If those don't stick well either, what kind of glue can I use? Note that I cannot find the 3M Black Super Weatherstrip and Gasket Adhesive anywhere, and that I read somewhere it is only for commercial use. Hope I hear back from ya! Thanks in advance!

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Hey there! Sorry for the late response, hopefully this will help you. We carry the 3M Super Weatherstripping Adhesive in Black, we have both the 2oz and 5oz in stock right now. This is the link for that: www.steelerubber.com/3m-super-weatherstrip-adhesive-black-96-8008-296 The 3M is superior to any weatherstripping adhesive and should definitely seal your cargo box! If you still need further help, for a faster reply you can email us at [e-mail] with photos of your cargo box and we may be able to help you find another solution. Thank you for watching!

[@joselarrarte6964]

I live in Fl. With the high heat these season, my 2013 Lexus weatherstrips are falling off. Previous glue is kind of a messy melt. Do you know how can I remove it or clean it before re-glueing back?

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Hey there. That is a great question! I am going to attach a link below to our blog article which gives step-by-step instructions on how to remove adhesive without damaging your paint. Within that article, we have links for the 3M cleaner and scraper tool we recommend using. Please let me know you need any further help. Thank you for watching! blog.steelerubber.com/how-to-remove-weatherstripping-adhesive-without-damaging-your-paint

[@aliposhtpazan2625]

God bless you for your very useful tips

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

We're glad we could be of help to you, thank you for watching!!

[@andrewyoun2185]

So how do you remove it when it was applied too thick the first way?

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Great question! We recommend the 3M Adhesive Remover Low VOC. It softens even the toughest adhesive residue and is safe on most automotive paints. We are currently out of stock right now, but we do offer that 3M product so if you check back on our website periodically, you can find it there. Or, you may be able to find it at an automotive parts store. Thank you for watching!

[@Monster33336]

This was helpful.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

We're glad we could be of help! Thanks for watching!

[@williameleuterio9115]

Thank you thank you

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Thank you for watching, William!

[@mattashby5752]

my question that i cant seem to find in the comments is what next? once i get this stuff on around my door i just leave my doors open for a day? what are you supposed to do once its on? shut it and hope it doesn't slide? hope the wind doesn't pick up? put the truck in the garage and leave it there? How long before you can use the doors like normal?

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Hey Matt, the glue takes 24 hours to completely cure so we recommend leaving the doors open for 24 hours in a garage. There are other options if that is not possible, like barely closing doors, or checking after a few hours to see if glue feels strong enough to close the doors. Please let me know if I can help with anything else, thanks you for watching!

[@vishilling]

I need to replace the entire weatherstripping for my car, but am not sure how much adhesive I will require. How many ft of weatherstripping would the 5oz tube be able to install.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Hey there, it is hard to determine the footage that the adhesive would be able to install. What year, make and model car do you have?

[@vishilling]

@@SteeleRubberProducts it is a 1968 chevrolet chevelle malibu 4 door hard top sedan. I am replacing all the weatherstripping on it; doors, hood, trunk etc.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

After doing some research on our, 1968 Chevy Malibu 4dr Sedan Weatherstrip Kit it looks like the door and hood to cowl weatherstrip has pins so that does not need any adhesive, the trunk weatherstrip is the only thing that needs adhesive so a 5oz tube will be plenty for you. Now the weatherstrip kit for a 1968 Chevy Malibu 4dr Hardtop has different parts but a 5oz tube should be plenty for that kit as well due to some parts having pins as well. Here is a link to one of our other videos about how to glue weatherstrip the right way: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWKwn5mLYpljaMk Hope this helps! Please let me know if I can help you with anything else!

[@rickilynnwolfe8357]

Definately gonna buy this for my 63 chevy nova..tks

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Awesome! Glad we could help with your project! Thanks for watching.

[@JoseRamirez-yh2ll]

My man, nice video 👍

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

We appreciate it, Jose! We're glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

[@ny3papi]

Thank you!

[@JGC_TV]

I bought 3M weather stripping glue but it is wrong for my project. What I need is something that will keep the plastic in-place against the inner door that covers the door components. To be clear, Im referring to the plastic that you find when you remove the door panel sometimes called the "door card"...the plastic covers the actual metal door panel...between the "door card" and the door... hope that helps. the 3M hardens, I need something that stays tacky without hardening so as to not have to reapply each time I remove the plastic. thanks

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Our recommendation is to research different tacky glues on the market. We only sell weatherstripping and weatherstripping supplies so we don't have what you need. I'm sorry we weren't able to lend a hand on this one. Best of luck with your project. Thanks for watching!

[@carlhobbs5357]

Try butyl tape .

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

After researching a little bit today others on the internet suggest caulk from Lowes/Home Depot used on vapor barriers in houses, butyl rope or 3m Spray Adhesive. Hope this helps!

[@callummatheson2379]

Tiger seal or any pu adhesive

[@jakefriesenjake]

Look for thin butyll tape or glazing tape.

[@Rippedjohniii29]

Can I use this stuff on an outside parked car in 50-60 degree weather or wait until it’s warmer?

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

According to one of our experts, 70 degrees is the ideal temperature. At temperatures above 70 the adhesive may cure a little quicker and at temperatures below 70 it may take a little longer for the adhesive to cure. So if you are doing an install in 50-60 degree weather it just may take longer than the allotted 24 hours to completely cure.

[@garytraina826]

Ok so I need to apply New channeled weatherstripping to the cargo bay doors of my RV. Do I apply the adheasive inside the channel of the new weatherstripping which is about 3/8 deep or only to the rim of the metal door that it is going over or not at all.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

You can apply it to either. We typically apply it to the RV when doing this kind of work here at the shop but it really doesn't matter which you choose. If you use a peel-n-stick you don't have to use adhesive at all. If you have any other questions, let us know. Thanks for watching!

[@paulhunter9613]

Gary trainya Nope this stuff won’t work in your application, it’s only good for attaching small pieces of weatherstripping to plate stock evidently. I’ve seen half doz vids on using this adhesive and not one of them shows someone actually installing the weatherstrip and adhesive. The vids are a joke. If the stuff is supposedly like contact cement as soon as they both touch ea other, it’s all over, you better have it perfectly place or the $160 of weatherstrip is trash. I want a vid showing someone installing a 6’ piece on a roofrail, not something laying on a bench

[@adamwaugh3274]

Don't know if you're going to comment back my wife has a glass window on her 95 Ford mustang convertible starting to separate where the glue is I figured I'd give this a shot and see if it would stick

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Hey Adam- we'd actually recommend the 3M Urethane Adhesive, as it's made specifically for this purpose: www.steelerubber.com/3m-urethane-adhesive-96-8693-96 Hope this helps! Thanks for reaching out and good luck with your project.

[@raphael9339]

Need some advice please. I have an external rubber window surround, and at the top corner (where 2 pieces are joined together in the factory) there is a very slight split developing (see photo here - i.postimg.cc/bJ9csPJF/PXL-20210612-132321373.jpg ). Yes car is dirty. I just want to fill the tiny split and seal it so that it does not continue. Would this 3M stuff work? Is it weather / UV resistant, and what does an exposed surface of it dry like?

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Hey Raphael, for this instance Loctite would work best for the split in your weatherstripping, here is a link to it on our website: www.steelerubber.com/loctite-super-bonder-495-96-0495-96 This link is to a blog article that actually shows how to apply Loctite with a paper clip which would probably work best for you so it doesn't ooze out and create a bead of Loctite on the outside of the weatherstrip: blog.steelerubber.com/how-to-make-a-custom-gasket-for-your-build/ Let me know if there is anything else I can help you with! Thank you for watching!

[@raphael9339]

@@SteeleRubberProducts Perfect thanks for the useful advice and application tips 👍

[@somebodywatchin]

So my weatherstrip has come loose from my back door and curls up and away when you open the door.

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

It sounds like you've got a stubborn weatherstrip. You may want to try using Loctite Superbonder 495 to reattach it in the areas where it needs to be. This stuff will form an instant bond between the weatherstrip and the gluing surface and it shouldn't give you any more problems. We offer it on our website here: www.steelerubber.com/loctite-super-bonder-495-96-0495-96 Thanks for watching!

[@dalegribble60]

It's too bad demo's aren't like the real deal....now to install 8 feet of weatherstrip curling and flopping around with adhesive not quite dry yet!

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

I completely understand what you're saying, Bill. This can seem overwhelming with a longer piece of weatherstripping. We recommend working in small sections and holding the weatherstrip in place with painters tape until the adhesive sets. If you have any other specific questions about this process just let us know. Thank you for watching!

[@dalegribble60]

@@SteeleRubberProducts NOW he tells me! LOL - thanks for the reply.

[@johnwagner8465]

Thank you...i do have 1 question.i want to use the adhesive to install ads plastic on to my car...i bought these fins for my camaro and it came with the 3m tape...i cleaned it but in a few spots it popped up ,so i was going to put it on the corners to help it stay ...will i be able to get it off my paint if i choose to take it off in the future 2

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Hey John, the 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive used in this video is safe to use on vehicle paint. However, this adhesive is designed to glue weatherstripping to a surface so there's a chance it may not work for your application if you're applying it to plastic, fiberglass, or the self-adhesive tape. Let us know if we can help you any further with this! Thank you for watching!

[@whyme3286]

Perfect!

[@SteeleRubberProducts]

Glad you liked it, Tim. Thank you for watching!

[@7DeuceCutty212]

Badda Bing!!! 👍🏽

[@deniseengle4269]

I feel personally attacked........... ..................I think I'll go buy some of that black not silicone stuff now.........

[@Johnconno]

Clear Silicone.