Crom Cruach Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Changing door weatherstripping (from metro moldings) and it feels great but it has no reinforcement . The old weatherstrip had a steel wire to hold it to the fixing clips, and this (photo) metal strip at the door hinge end to give the weatherstrip shape. Should I be replacing this and where do I get one / what’s it called? Or do you just glue the replacement on without the metal? is it possible this is just a diy repair for a failing weatherstrip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 I replaced my weatherstrip & don’t remember seeing anything like that. I think I’m going to glue mine as they won’t stay up properly when window is down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crom Cruach Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 must be some DIY botch to fix failing weatherstrip so. I used 3M weatherstrip adhesive and I can't see it working without it. As it is, the glass pulls on the new strip at the handle end of the door. The clips hold it roughly in place but I think it needs a generous dollop of glue both sides and to hold it in place while it dries. works great though, the door closes lovely now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Paul, Is that the piece from the back end of the window moulding ??? If so, it was originally coated in rubber, and can be found (usually as a kit) at most restoration suppliers. Parts place sells two versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Crom Cruach Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 Actually it’s at the hinge side of the door, it was behind the top screw. Also it was held in by a metal screw, is this correct ? The replacement kit had just black plastic clips. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 It originally comes with screws, but the cheaper version uses clips. I've added pictures just to be sure that I'm talking about the right pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crom Cruach Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 Yep, that’s the weatherstrip I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boyte Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 The clips suck . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crom Cruach Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Michael Boyte said: The clips suck . Ha! That’s the answer I need 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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