1. The rubberish (neoprene?) front window seal has gotten loose. The one on the A pillar. What is a proper glue/sealant/method to use? I tried CRC Fast Glue but that did not fly. 2. The chromed retainer for the seal has rotted out a bit. You can see that it has elongated holes in the picture below. It still has the structural integrity it needs, I think. It is very thin and welding would probably ruin the chrome and warp it. So I am thinking I just clean it, prime it and apply some sealant on? Would be neat then if there is a sealant that also would glue the rubber seal. I sure could put some fiberglass and epoxy in the bottom, but not seeing any major benefits in doing so. Some sealant that fills all voids and prevents any future water intrusion could be one future proof solution? I really dont want any water ingression to the A pillar.
The 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive is expensive but maybe worth it? https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b40069430/
The 3m black adhesive #08008 is what you need. I'm just finished doing the same job, both sides on a 71 GS hardtop. Stuff works great.
btw - get this installation tool. You dont think you need it, but it really helps: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09V5L6K9W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have used this for many years, with good result. in recent years they have changed the content,but still good. There are black and white. Hagmans primer first. same there abouth the content. still good. Goran
Hey, that looks neat. It was actually a bit hard to get the seal strip in properly so I will try such a tool. I could not get the one you link in Sweden but here KS Tools 140.2235 is easy to get. It is called "kuldon" around here, was a bit hard to find a proper translation. And that product actually glues rubber seals well, or do you use it for for metal?
Just got after installing the seals. That ball end tool is not only a nice to have but a must have I think, great tip. I discovered that the other doors seals locking edge never was in place so fixed that too. Would not have been possible without that tool. Now I get why the windows always have been awkward to close. Very happy with todays progress A combined sealing compound and glue is a winner I think. There are some gaps that need to be filled here and there, especially on used seals. Could not get that Wurth product so trying with TEC7 instead, taking a bit of a chance.
Hey congratulations! It's an unpleasant job, and getting it behind feels good. I had to adjust my drivers door windows too, but that was comparatively minor. Unfortunately I experienced some “scope creep” and now I tore out everything in sight to address some other issues (cowl vent leak, floor sound matting, electric fuel pump wiring, etc etc..) since I was already into it..
Slight scope creep there yes I am still working on the instrument cluster I removed months ago when replacing the heater core. Almost a complete rebuild now. Which started out as "just adjusting the speedometer needle when the dash pad is off" But totally worth it, will be so nice
