Convertible top rubber seal replacement?
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Convertible top rubber seal replacement?
The rubber seals on the driver side are crooked, going to a car wash I actually got washed too Wind noise is also a problem.
I went to John's Jaguar in SF, but he doesn't do that kind of work, are there any upholstry shops that'll be up to the task? Or can I get replacements and do it myself without too much difficulty (somehow doubt that it's trivial).
Cheers!
I went to John's Jaguar in SF, but he doesn't do that kind of work, are there any upholstry shops that'll be up to the task? Or can I get replacements and do it myself without too much difficulty (somehow doubt that it's trivial).
Cheers!
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jagosaurus (03-02-2011)
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My driver side front weather strip got turned under for some time before I noticed it. It was a mess. I got the part number and prepared to order a replacement . . . whoa ! ! ! ! them things are $140 . . . each.
Pulled it off, a easy effort and inspected the damage. It was split in several places and deformed. I got out the super glue which works well on that type of rubber. Carefully using super glue, a dowel as a form, some wax paper and some black RTV sealant got it back into form and function. Used a little RTV to glue the piece back down.
Been in place and functional for some months.
Immediately spent the $140 on another car project.
Tight Wad Tom
Pulled it off, a easy effort and inspected the damage. It was split in several places and deformed. I got out the super glue which works well on that type of rubber. Carefully using super glue, a dowel as a form, some wax paper and some black RTV sealant got it back into form and function. Used a little RTV to glue the piece back down.
Been in place and functional for some months.
Immediately spent the $140 on another car project.
Tight Wad Tom
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My driver side front weather strip got turned under for some time before I noticed it. It was a mess. I got the part number and prepared to order a replacement . . . whoa ! ! ! ! them things are $140 . . . each.
Pulled it off, a easy effort and inspected the damage. It was split in several places and deformed. I got out the super glue which works well on that type of rubber. Carefully using super glue, a dowel as a form, some wax paper and some black RTV sealant got it back into form and function. Used a little RTV to glue the piece back down.
Been in place and functional for some months.
Immediately spent the $140 on another car project.
Tight Wad Tom
Pulled it off, a easy effort and inspected the damage. It was split in several places and deformed. I got out the super glue which works well on that type of rubber. Carefully using super glue, a dowel as a form, some wax paper and some black RTV sealant got it back into form and function. Used a little RTV to glue the piece back down.
Been in place and functional for some months.
Immediately spent the $140 on another car project.
Tight Wad Tom
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I think we are both talking about the weather stripping that the door window slides into at the top.
I used the dowel as a form to mold the sides of the rubber around. Wrapped it in waxed paper since super glue and RTV doesn't stick to the wax. After carefully gluing it back to its original shape, at least as much as possible, taped it around the dowel overnight. Looks as new, no leaks.
Heloise
I used the dowel as a form to mold the sides of the rubber around. Wrapped it in waxed paper since super glue and RTV doesn't stick to the wax. After carefully gluing it back to its original shape, at least as much as possible, taped it around the dowel overnight. Looks as new, no leaks.
Heloise
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jagosaurus (03-03-2011)
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All of my seals look great, but I'm never going through the carwash again. I thought I could just dash through for a quick spritz. I got spritzed alright! There was water coming in that car from places I didn't even know it had. It does fine in the rain, except for the part where you roll the window down and the gutter dumps right on your leg.
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All of my seals look great, but I'm never going through the carwash again. I thought I could just dash through for a quick spritz. I got spritzed alright! There was water coming in that car from places I didn't even know it had. It does fine in the rain, except for the part where you roll the window down and the gutter dumps right on your leg.
I have requested the seals for hypolux and orlando. Hopefully I'll get a reply before mine are shipped.
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wcnesta (06-04-2012)
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