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Does anyone know what type of adhesive is used to hold the door water shield to the door and where I can find this adhesive? The original is a white tar-like substance, which I would like to use again, but have not seen the adhesive listed in any of my restoration catalogs. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Does anyone know what type of adhesive is used to hold the door water shield to the door and where I can find this adhesive? The original is a white tar-like substance, which I would like to use again, but have not seen the adhesive listed in any of my restoration catalogs. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I just used duck tape when i did mine. If the surface is clean, itll stick there forever.
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Go to any body shop and ask for strip caulk by 3M. Basically the same stuff from the factory. I just used it the other day for the same reason and worked great. It's black in color and about the same thickness and width.
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strip caulk by 3M is correct. it is not an adhesive.
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I used the 3-m black windshield sealer caulk. It is very close to the gray stuff. Worked perfect. Dave K.
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Strip caulk is what my 78 came with.
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you don't want a adhesive, just the calk. You never know when you might have to remove it again. My 81 came with the caulk.
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Water Shields
What do you guys use for water shields. I see two different kinds on eBay. Thank you
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Unless you're a stickler for originality, a sheet of heavy duty plastic dropcloth from the hardware will work fine. As mentioned in the earlier responses in this discussion, 3M strip caulk works well for sticking the water shield in place.
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I want to buy one of the two versions on the market and use the 3m caulk
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#12
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I used the water shields from Ames. They are much thicker than plastic, almost like a mylar. I was happy with them.
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I have the REM set, possibly what Kerry has. All cut and stamped to shape including cut outs for handles etc. Not installed yet, previously had thick black plastic sheet material by previous owner. Did the job but very crude, and it helps to be able to see through it to a certain point. They also used a contact glue to seal, which made it impossible to remove without tearing and still have the glue on the door inners to remove before paint. Use the gummy calk, as mentioned. It can be peeled apart and stuck back again when done, doesn't set.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/70-81-FIREB...-/180945793440 |
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I used a bead of clear silicone around the perimeter. Been so long but I may have not sealed the bottom thinking any moisture that got behind would wick out. Sticky caulk would have been great but I had silicone on hand. All it would take is a sharp razor around the edge to release. I figured the first one was on there for 40 years before it came off so I will let the next guy worry about mine!
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Easy to take off if you have to adjust the glass, etc. |
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