Rear window
 

Is it very difficult to replace the weather stripping for the hatch window. I bought a new one and was contimplating taking the car to a trim shop and having this done. My buddy tells that we can do it ourselves, he seems a bit eager to me, can anyone give me a little of what to look out for, I've learned that good advise goes a long way.
haber rj

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hi,haber
from my own experience,it is actually harder to remove the old one
than it is to install the new one...just make sure you get the area scrupulously (???) clean...also remember that you have to align the
new one to perfection,because with the superduper glue,thats where
it is going to stick...you dont get a second chance.if youre not
enthusiastic about that job,i suggest you give it to a reputable body
shop:???:
blackjack
91/1735

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Hello Blackjack, thanks for the reply, one more question after you install the new weahter stripping how long do you wait before you close the hatch.
haber rj

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haber...
the glue i was using had a veeerrrrryyyyyyy fast curing time...
as soon as youre finished,its ready for a spin...i didnt have to wait
at all,cause god knows about my patience :rolleyes:
blackjack
91/1735
scratch on a door,delaminated windshield,leaking oil pan !!

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Blackjack the glue that you used was that the 3M (yellow) one. I think that I will practice on something else before I start or may be I will take it to a trim shop, patience is not one of my strong points either.
Haber rj

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The 3M yellow does't "cure" tac free. It has kind of a forever re-work the weather strip type of cure. You can move it around for at least an hour. Look in the foward corner of the weather strip on your hatch opening, at the end of the weather strip and you may see that is what is used to glue the strip in place. The yellow cures to a degree in the absence of air but it never really dries like a glue that dries hard. The yellow stuff even dries less hard than the black stuff 3M makes, and that stuff isn't really dry when it's cured.

:cheers:
Tom

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Thanks for the info Tomhttp://www.zr1netregistry.com/forum/...ons/icon12.gif

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:thumbsup:

I just thought of this, on my car I can see the stuff that is used on the hatch weather srtip and it is the yellow type. I should not assume that it is factory spec, though. :o

But it works!:mrgreen:

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I was speaking with one of our upper end body shops last night and the fellow told me to bring the car in and he would install the new weahter stripping for $200.00. Apperently getting the old one off and cleaning the surface like new is quite a job and he guarantees a good job, I figure it's worth it, we will see
haber rj

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200.00!!! eek!

It takes roughly 30 minutes to do. The hardest part is holding the hatch open while getting it into position.

Cleaning up the old stuff rally isn't a issue, just get some paper towels and get most of it up. It does not have to be completely clean as the adhesive never dries.