vent window weather stripping, etc.

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09-12-2006, 04:13 PM
juxt3r

vent window weather stripping, etc.

Well, it seems that the stripping around my driver "vent" window frame is split in a couple of places...which is actually causing a couple of added, albeit minor, issues.

My impression is that the weather stripping around this window frame is one piece with the strip around the entire door. Does this sound correct?

Where can I find the officially sanctioned TCB price on such pieces? I'd also like to replace the stripping around the windshield...you know, while I have the door open and all. :D

Also, if you could recommend a decent cloth adhesive, I'd love to read about it. Seems the headliner in my (aftermarket) hardtop has a nasty habit of dropping at one corner during daylight hours. :rolleyes:
09-12-2006, 04:30 PM
channelmaniac

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Originally Posted by juxt3r

Well, it seems that the stripping around my driver "vent" window frame is split in a couple of places...which is actually causing a couple of added, albeit minor, issues.

My impression is that the weather stripping around this window frame is one piece with the strip around the entire door. Does this sound correct?

Where can I find the officially sanctioned TCB price on such pieces? I'd also like to replace the stripping around the windshield...you know, while I have the door open and all. :D

Also, if you could recommend a decent cloth adhesive, I'd love to read about it. Seems the headliner in my (aftermarket) hardtop has a nasty habit of dropping at one corner during daylight hours. :rolleyes:

3M makes some OK stuff and some NASTY stuff... I forget the # on the can but you want the NASTY stuff. I used some of each once upon a time when redoing various headliners. The OK stuff (doesn't smell too noxious) didn't hold long. The NASTY stuff will slightly melt the foam backing and hold forever.
09-12-2006, 09:22 PM
black roadster

If you find a CB price on a new weather strip let me know. It is one piece for the door amd vent window. (Stupid Mazda) Cheapest I've seen is around $113 per door. ::Censor::

You could go used as I did the first time but a new seal would seal better. BTW, It's a PITA to install. You need to remove the window completely. ::Censor:: ::Censor::
09-13-2006, 08:21 PM
pliablemoose

Yep, just did this myself on 2 doors.

Well worth the effort, but expensive.
09-13-2006, 08:52 PM
channelmaniac

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Originally Posted by black roadster

You could go used as I did the first time but a new seal would seal better. BTW, It's a PITA to install. You need to remove the window completely. ::Censor:: ::Censor::

I'm wondering if it would be easier to install the new one since it would be more pliable.