Re: [DML] Glue/cement for window trim

[Owen Emry <owen@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Follow-up:  I didn't word my original question very well, but I was actually mostly wondering what sort of adhesive to use.  The original fuzzy strips seem to be in pretty good condition.

Anyway, I just contact cemented them back on, and so far so good.  If they don't hold up, it might be time for something more drastic...

-Owen



Tom Watkins wrote:

> I bought new NOS fuzzy strips for both windosw from DMCH.  I was leery about them being 20 years old and sure enough.....after installing them both sides came undone after 1 day.    There was a post not to long ago with the same issue with the NOS fuzzy strips.  The gentleman had decided that he would re-glue them prior to installation as he wasn't so sure.    I didn't want to take the time to do it so I installed mine...I wish I had.
> 
> I have followed his lead and removed them and carefully....with a razor blade removed the remainder of the fuzzy strip stil glued on.  I flipped the rubber strip over to give a a good clean surface and used 3M Black Super Adhesive.   I set the fuzzy strip on the glue and positioned it correctly and let it dry.....perfect!  They are now back in the car, glued strong and working great.
> 
> I would highly suggest that if you do buy the replacement fuzzy strip from DMC that you re-glue it, even if it looks like it has a good bond.  Being a 20+ year old part don't expect it to have the holding power it should.   I hope my waste of time will educate those looking to fix their fuzzy strips.    I would still recommend getting the DMC replacements BUT don't install them without first re-glueing.   




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