Whats better to use when installing new weatherstripping. Windshield glue or 3m weatherstripping glue. Its a ttops car

 

3m weatherstripping glue.

 

silicone, gutter sealant, stuff like that

 

No - don't use silicone. Use the proper stuff like Mantaguy said. 3M weatherstrip adhesive. Just don't get any on your paint, especially if it is fresh as the solvents will lift the paint.

 

theres clear stuff that looks like silicon i thought thats what it was you can get it at home depot for weatherstripping adhesive. hmm my bad. i personally don tlike 3m never had good experiences with them and they seem more expensive than something that isnt directly advertised for the same purpose yet works better for less.

 

I used a combination of the 3M weatherstripping adhesive and the 3M windshield rope caulk. I noticed that the adhesive got hard and cracked over time, and the rope caulk remains soft and pliable. You can roll it out to a thinner rope than it is and apply it anywhere you would apply the adhesive. It will make it a lot easier to remove and reinstall again if you ever have to do it again.

 

That was one of my concerns is if I glue it down and need to take it off for any reason at a lator time I didnt want to rip the weatherstripping

 

Whats the difference between the yellow and black weather stripping adhehesive? I see both at auto store and they both say same thing on package. Is it really just a preference of color?

 

Yes color.

 

All you guys that used 3m wether strip adhesive. What color did you use? And has anyone ever had the paint lift off while using this? I just painted the car about 4 weeks ago. Im wondering if I should hold off on using the 3m weatherstripping adhesive. I really dont wanna ruin my paint

 

Black,no,paint didn't come off.

 

Do I need to put the adhesive on the bottom of all the weathestripping all the way around the ttop area or just in the corners?

 

All the way around.checkout this thread https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body...aling-how.html and scroll down to JohninRI,

 

The paint will lift, especially if it is fresh. That stuff has a very strong solvent in it. Use tape to mask off the areas next to a painted surface. I caught it right away when I noticed paint lifting in one of the t top channels after the glue was applied.

From the package:
NOTICE:
This adhesive contains solvents that outgas while
curing. These solvents may soften some
paints or coatings and cause failure of the paint
bond or coating bond. Test compatibility in an
inconspicuous spot prior to use

 

What did you use to glue your weather stripping down with if your paint lifted with the 3m stuff

 

I used 3M. Just don't get it on any of the paint that shows. Once it dries and the solvents bleed out, the paint bonds itself again with the glue.
It is more an issue with fresh paint.

 

My paints a month old. I guess I can try it in a small area. I know it takes 30 days for clear to fully cure. How long was your paint on your car before you used the 3m glue?

 

I guess less then a month. You shouldn't have an issue as long as you are careful not to get the glue where you can see it. Use tape around the t top opening. The glue in the tracks is not an issue and will stick. The only reason I noticed it lifts paint was because I put the weatherstrip in and needed to reposition it. When I pulled it out, the paint came off with the glue. The stuff tacks up fairly quickly. Didn't matter because I just put a bit more adhesive on and put the weatherstrip back.

 

Now I know why mine didn't lift!!I did the weatherstripping before the new paint.

 

Lol is this sarcasm?

 

Not intended!If it was sarcasm I would have used