gearheadgene

My car has t-top. The weatherstip is held in place along the quarter panel in a small metal rail that screws on to the body. The original material underneath (between body and rail) is some sort of sticky gasket with adhesive on both sides. I have no idea what it's called.

I had to repaint the rail, so it's removed from the car. Now, how to reattach it?

One option is to find the original stuff...if anyone knows what it is called, and if it is available.

Another option is to put some sort of adhesive between the rail and the body, and just screw it down. I'm afraid that would probably scratch the body up.

I have a third option in mind...use automotive RTV. Place the RTV under the rail and lightly screw it down. Tighten it enough so that the RTV fills the area underneath (wipe up any excess that squeezes out the sides), and let the RTV setup completely (24 hours). Then, cinch down the rail. That would make the RTV act like both a sealer and gasket. Does that seem reasonable?

Drew

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Thinking it's just a thin foam rubber.