What did you do with your truck today, Part 3

[vintovka]

Not a big deal for most but i replaced the newly installed door weatherstripping (from classic) with #9971 SOFFSEAL. Was very unusual that only the peel and stick method is the only method of attachment recommended by SOFFSEAL techs. Felt very uncomfortable not using the black 3m but it seems to be working. Went super fast, no glue mess and best of all the door actually CLOSES easily, correctly and securely ( for first time since late 60's and possibly before).
ITs beer thirty!!!

[MARTINSR]

Originally Posted by vintovka

Not a big deal for most but i replaced the newly installed door weatherstripping (from classic) with #9971 SOFFSEAL. Was very unusual that only the peel and stick method is the only method of attachment recommended by SOFFSEAL techs. Felt very uncomfortable not using the black 3m but it seems to be working. Went super fast, no glue mess and best of all the door actually CLOSES easily, correctly and securely ( for first time since late 60's and possibly before).
ITs beer thirty!!!

Wait a minute here, the seal has two sided tape on it?

BRian

[vintovka]

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Wait a minute here, the seal has two sided tape on it?

BRian

Yes. It comes with one side already stuck on the rubber. The other has the peel off tape. I called them and they said clean surfaces well peel and stick. I frankly did not trust it so i cut off a little piece. Cleaned door jamb thoroughly and followed up with a xylene wipe. Stuck it on with thumb pressure and it stuck --hard. Had to pull it off with pliers and even then the adhesive part stayed behind and had to be cleaned off. Made a door on weatherstrip go really fast. Think the tape is chemically bonded on. Maybe bad news for 3m?

[GreasyLikeaBurger]

Originally Posted by vintovka

Yes. It comes with one side already stuck on the rubber. The other has the peel off tape. I called them and they said clean surfaces well peel and stick. I frankly did not trust it so i cut off a little piece. Cleaned door jamb thoroughly and followed up with a xylene wipe. Stuck it on with thumb pressure and it stuck --hard. Had to pull it off with pliers and even then the adhesive part stayed behind and had to be cleaned off. Made a door on weatherstrip go really fast. Think the tape is chemically bonded on. Maybe bad news for 3m?

Seals with adhesive backs are the standard now onnew cars. I have been a tech for German manufacturers for the last 20 years, and almost all of the new cars have them. Its probably due to the ease of assembly on the line. Also alot of the tape is still 3M, so I dont think they are losing out.

[vintovka]

Originally Posted by GreasyLikeaBurger

Seals with adhesive backs are the standard now on new cars. I have been a tech for German manufacturers for the last 20 years, and almost all of the new cars have them. Its probably due to the ease of assembly on the line. Also alot of the tape is still 3M, so I dont think they are losing out.

Whoever makes the tape is great. The bag it came from said it was a GM approved product. Have been dreading doing this job for weeks but it took longer to prep than applying the seal. May add it was difficult to find as almost everyone is sold out. Soffseal said the company is in some sort of turmoil and the tech reps have left so it may be hard to get from now on.

[MARTINSR]

Originally Posted by vintovka

Yes. It comes with one side already stuck on the rubber. The other has the peel off tape. I called them and they said clean surfaces well peel and stick. I frankly did not trust it so i cut off a little piece. Cleaned door jamb thoroughly and followed up with a xylene wipe. Stuck it on with thumb pressure and it stuck --hard. Had to pull it off with pliers and even then the adhesive part stayed behind and had to be cleaned off. Made a door on weatherstrip go really fast. Think the tape is chemically bonded on. Maybe bad news for 3m?

That is awesome! I work on late model cars and there is a LOT of stuff held on with two sided tape these days and it it works very well!

Brian

[rollenhard]

Just about done with the interior

[vintovka]

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

That is awesome! I work on late model cars and there is a LOT of stuff held on with two sided tape these days and it it works very well!

Brian

Stuff is really on there. The difficulty, mess and time consuming old way is a PITA i won't repeat. The seals are great and have to train myself NOT to slam doors anymore (hard to do after slamming them for 50+years) . I did have to adjust the hinges and lock jam a little to accommodate new seals but even that was easy. Didn't even cuss.

[idbeast]

Originally Posted by vintovka

Not a big deal for most but i replaced the newly installed door weatherstripping (from classic) with #9971 SOFFSEAL. Was very unusual that only the peel and stick method is the only method of attachment recommended by SOFFSEAL techs. Felt very uncomfortable not using the black 3m but it seems to be working. Went super fast, no glue mess and best of all the door actually CLOSES easily, correctly and securely ( for first time since late 60's and possibly before).
ITs beer thirty!!!

Is that classic industries? I called and they don't have them.
Jim

[vintovka]

Originally Posted by idbeast

Is that classic industries? I called and they don't have them.
Jim

The first recently installed repop set were co-part from Classic. Waste of $$. Classic does not carry them. Mine came from Jegs. Called Summit and about 10 others and no dice. Jegs said it was only available as a long back order as maker was waiting on materials. I *****ed and VOILA! they showed up a week later. Even Amazon said they were out. As stated earlier Company rep said they were having problems. Not sure of any other sources. Check to see if they really have them before you order.

I must say given the ease of install and that they doors actually close i'm done with the glue on ones. If this old arthritic man can install them with the door on they are worth it. No i don't have stock in them but after this i wish I did!