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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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Weatherstripping

I've been looking for new weatherstripping for my doors and seeing alot of aftermarket weatherstripping for the third gens made by Metro. Anyone have any experience with their product ? Comparable to let's say Softseal ? What's everybody's recommendation other than GMs OEM in which I wish I could buy.
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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Re: Weatherstripping

Tons of info on here already. Use that button up on the top left labeled "Search"
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/sear...55&showposts=0
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 04:48 PM
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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/sear...archid=5100031

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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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Re: Weatherstripping

I used Metro,had no problems at all.I think it's all in the prep you do to make a successful fit.Would I recommend them,yes,but also, I would have rather used GMs if they weren't so dam expensive.
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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Thanks for everyone's input including blacksunshine for directing here at the website. Yes I would prefer GM's, but the price is outrageous. Aftermarket has come along way though. From the feedback, looks like I'm going to go with Metro...
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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Re: Weatherstripping

I used soffseal. They were pretty good quality. My only beef with them is that the ends were not reinforced like the original GM ones. Did the Metro pieces have any reinforcement? The only place I see the original GM pieces are at Hawk's, and yes $280 for one door piece is crazy.
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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Re: Weatherstripping

check out am auto. Lower price than 1a and its the same thing. Check out there ebay store also. I got a complete kit 418 i think. Great quality also!
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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Re: Weatherstripping

im looking at buying the complete reinforced set from Camarocentral, but i cant find a review or who the actual maker of the set is, but for a little over $400 for your whole car is not bad at all
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 08:54 AM
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Re: Weatherstripping

Here's a link to the Chevy Camaro weatherstrip on our website if you would like to see what we have. We offer FREE SHippin on all orders in the lower 48 states.

Camaro Weatherstrip
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