closed car windshield weatherstrip joint

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put in new windshield frame rubber weather strip on the bottom and 2 sides. The printed material I have found says to cut at a 45 degree miter where they meet and glue. I tried using super glue the last time and it did not work. I want it black and to appear as smooth as possible, something like a plastic welding gun. is there anything you have found that works well?
 
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I used Super Glue well over 2 years ago on the windshield rubber corners and also on the quarter windows and rear window rubber ends. It looks as good today as it did when I finished. I has gone thru a lot of rainey days, cold weather, etc. Maybe you got a bad tube of super glue ?

Ron
 
I don't know... I see you are in California... CYANOACRYLATE ADHESIVE (SUPER GLUE) is not waterproof and water is the solvent to use if (when) you glue your fingers together. I just know I am not using it again. thanks tho'
 
Model Airplane "CA" glue has worked very well for me. I keep a bottle on my workbench for applications such as the windshield rubber seal. I feel that it is better than "Super Glue" and appears to be waterproof. Try your local hobby store. Gar Williams
 
Yes, that is what I was thinking too. stopped at the parts store yesterday, Out Of Stock. Thanks, I will definitely try it.
 
Thanks Del, looks like this will work pretty well. 3M Super Weatherstrip and Gasket Adhesive 3M p/n 08008 little over 10 bucks 5 oz tube. as always small project = big tube & big project = small tube. figure I have enough to do about 100 or so Model A's
 
If you ever need cyanoacrylate adhesive, skip the "Crazy Glue" and go to a real hobby store and get a brand meant for model airplanes, etc. It's a much more potent product. You can also get a little spray can of "kicker", which will cause the glue to harden instantly.

I'll be doing the exact same windshield gasket project in the next week or so...

Doug


Doug
 
Doug I also have a s/w. sure is nice to be able to just slide the windshield out anytime you want & put it on a flat surface to work on it, isn't it?
 
i just cut the coners correctly (tight fit) & have nothing holding them (no glue) . been good for 6 yrs now ............... steve
 
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