Author Topic: Time for new weather seals  (Read 3042 times)

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Time for new weather seals
« on: October 14, 2003, 07:17:36 »
I need to replace most of the rubber weather seals on my car. The trunk and soft top boot especially. Any tips? I see the rubber is available. I'm assuming this was glued in at the factory. Sounds like a job for a good razor blade and a lot of patience. Thanks for any insight.

Shawn Rock
Philly, PA USA
1968 280 SL 4 speed

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Re: Time for new weather seals
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2003, 09:51:37 »
Lemforder seals that have some cloth to them are a ittle bit more money... but when you do the seals around the  door windows, they are worth it. Bargains on e-bay are not always a bargain! The glass slides easier! Also when doing your trunk seal leave it in the trunk for a couple of days before you glue it so it gets relaxed in the fit. For the trunk seal you want it to make a C shape so that it seals the trunk lid. I often see this seal glued in wrong! Even though there is a guide groove for mounting. Look at a well done car you will see what I mean. The bottom of the trunk groove and the inboard portion of that groove gets rubber and glue, the outboard surface does not. Hope this makes sense.
Best of luck, Ernie

First Place AACA Show Winner 350SL August 2003
I love low mile car's.
1969 280 4spd