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Anonymous Posted on Dec 28, 2012

For installing trunk lid weatherstrip on a 1994 Cadillac Concours DeVille, what is the best weatherstrip adhesive to use, approximately how many ounces of the adhesive are needed, and what is the best way to apply the adhesive? The perimeter of the trunk opening is approximately 18 feet. I've looked at 3M and other brands of adhesive. Their use directions call for applying thin, uniform coats of adhesive on each metal and rubber surface to be bonded, allowing the adhesive to dry until tacky, and then assembling the materials. But if I were to apply the adhesive to the very narrow groove in the rubber weatherstrip that fits over the raised metal edge of the trunk opening, it seems that the adhesive would glue the the groove closed before the weatherstrip could be pressed onto the raised metal edge.

  • Anonymous Feb 05, 2013

    I learned the following through Internet research, from several local automotive body and paint shop owners, and practical experience.

    Best weatherstrip adhesive: 3M Auto Advanced Black Weatherstrip Adhesive, stock number 08011, 5 fluid ounce tube. This product is available at many automotive supply stores and retails for less than $10 up to about $13.

    Coverage: One 5 fluid ounce tube is ample for applying two thin uniform lines of adhesive for at least 20 feet.

    Application (my procedure): (1) To ensure that the weatherstrip, which is elastic, will be properly positioned, after cleaning it and the raised metal edge of the trunk opening, temporarily install the weatherstrip without adhesive, place position markers (tape) on the weatherstrip and perimeter of the trunk opening at critical points, and then pull the weatherstrip off the raised metal edge. (2) Apply a thin uniform line of adhesive on the raised metal edge across the top and at the upper corners of the trunk opening. (3) Apply a thin uniform line of adhesive into the groove of the weatherstrip matching the coat just applied to the trunk opening edge. (4) Assemble the coated surfaces - matching position markers - with sufficient pressure to ensure the weatherstrip is fully seated, especially in the corners. (5) Continue by alternately applying adhesive to and assembling matching 2- to 3-foot sections of the trunk opening edge and weatherstrip on the sides of the trunk opening, matching position markers. (6) Complete the job by applying adhesive to and assembling the trunk opening edge and weatherstrip across the bottom of the trunk opening.

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You are reading into it too far !....... put it (nozzle) into groove and squeeze 3M weatherstrip adhesive (black) for a thin coat all the way around seal then carefully start putting it on, making sure you don't stretch it installing it....otherwise you will have a bunched up spot when you end . and will have to try and work it out pushing outward all the way around to get slack out of it. DO NOT CUT IT !!! IT'S MADE TO FIT TRUNK AND MAKE SURE IT'S NOT UPSIDE DOWN !!!!

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