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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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Windshield weatherstrip lifted with heat! Help.

K guys. I live in a region that gets 110*. So just recently, my driver side windshield weatherstrip began to lift up and out of the gap I between the glass and body. What kind of adhesive can I use to stick this sucker down?

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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 03:55 PM
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Re: Windshield weatherstrip lifted with heat! Help.

If I were you!!!I would call a glass man to come to the house and have a new seal installed.
It can't be that expensive!!I had a new w/s and seal installed for less than $200 and they came to the house.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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Re: Windshield weatherstrip lifted with heat! Help.

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If I were you!!!I would call a glass man to come to the house and have a new seal installed.
It can't be that expensive!!I had a new w/s and seal installed for less than $200 and they came to the house.

Yeah, windshields are cheap (considering their size anyways), and can make a big difference in the car's overall appearance from behind the wheel. Depending on how much rain you get, a seal that far out of whack can cause serious rust issues over time.

Also your photo just reminded me that I need to paint my t-top side trim.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 05:08 PM
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Re: Windshield weatherstrip lifted with heat! Help.

I would get a new windshield, but I need to prep the whole area because the clearcoat is beginning to peel. So until I get the whole body sanded prepped and repainted, then I'm considering on replacing the glass. But as for now, is there any recommendations to glue the trim down?
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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Re: Windshield weatherstrip lifted with heat! Help.

Use some 3M weatherstripping adhesive for now.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 05:42 PM
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Re: Windshield weatherstrip lifted with heat! Help.

Originally Posted by mantaguy
Use some 3M weatherstripping adhesive for now.
Roger that. Thanks mantaguy.
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