Help, I'm in FJ40 door weatherstrip replacement hell (1 Viewer)

[Goldbug]

I installed CR weatherstrip on the doors and it was a mess, and still doesn't fit well, as it seems about an inch too small in length. I'm planning on pulling it off and replacing with OEM when I put the doors on this fall. I did OEM on the ambulance doors at the same time and it fits like a glove, zero issues at all. Some of the difference is likely my less than perfect install, but the OEM stuff also seals better.

 

[Rock Slide]

This may be of some help to everyone as well-

In addition to my local dealer giving customers 31% off on parts when purchased through their website, they also have promo code FREESHIP listed on their website that will give you free ground shipping on orders over $75.00.

Website is- Toyota Parts and Accessories Online - Serra Toyota in Birmingham, AL - https://parts.serratoyota.com/

 

[77CruiserDog]

I think I found a solution…..

 

[77CruiserDog]

If you are still having problems with your weather strip coming off read this…

Post in thread '"Scout" the 1977 FJ40'
Builds - "Scout" the 1977 FJ40 - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/scout-the-1977-fj40.1129848/post-14014020

 

[emac]

That is what my link in post #101 was about. Cyanoacrylate is the adhesive for EDPM rubber.

 

[77CruiserDog]

That is what my link in post #101 was about. Cyanoacrylate is the adhesive for EDPM rubber.

I wish I would have paid better attention. It works perfectly.

 

[dirtyham]

I just did my rear doors a couple of weeks ago good quality contact adhesive brush on, wait till touch try not tacky and it stuck down really well, and used some super glue in the corners and some spots that were tight and lifting a little

 

[fjl40]

Was wondering what the difference is between the red tube of 3M 8011 weatherstrip adhesive and the Black tube?

 

[Beckley]

Hey Mud Buds,

I'm having some serious issues gluing down the new weather stripping for my cruiser's rear ambulance doors. I'm using the 3M Super Black Weatherstrip adhesive. I get awesome adhesion on the door but the rubber literally pulls away even after having clips holding it down for 24 hours. I'm going to explain the steps I'm taking, some ideas and I'm hoping I will get some helpful feedback.

1) I cleaned the door edge with goo gone, then I pressure washed it, let it dry and wiped it down with a clean towel sprayed with carb cleaner. Literally, as clean as it could get. Good adhesion on this side of things, no problem.

2) I cleaned the weather stripping with brake cleaner, it's spic and span, squeaky clean as well. Not that it matters but they're new from City Racer so I know others here have had good luck installing them.

3) I spread a thin layer of the 3M glue down on the door edge, then on the weatherstrip and let them get tacky usually about 45 seconds or so. Then I spread another thin layer on the door and clip the weatherstrip down with the hold downs shown in the picture below. I do about a 16" section at a time. I find this gives me enough time to put the glue down and then come back with my gloved finger and smooth it down.

Regardless of how much time I give it, when I pull (even very lightly) on the weatherstrip, it peels right off and all of the adhesive is left on the door, the weatherstrip is clean as can be. Which leads me to believe I need to clean the weatherstrip differently or (like I saw in a video on YouTube a moment ago) scuff up the rubber with a scotch brite pad.

I've done this twice now and as you know this is a tedious task. I would really like to get it right this time.
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Cheers,
Adam

take it off and buy original weatherstripping and you won't have any problems. Am I correct in assuming you have aftermarket weatherstripping. That was the problem I had and it drove me nuts! No problem with correct glue and oem stripping.l

 

[TheHardWay]

^^^^^^
I confirm what he said.

 

[Irris02]

Hi all.
Was hoping someone can help me. I used 3m 8011 before but am all out and am about to do my weather strip's on my fj40 83.
Does anyone know where I can get some in or around Adelaide?

 

[77CruiserDog]

Hi all.
Was hoping someone can help me. I used 3m 8011 before but am all out and am about to do my weather strip's on my fj40 83.
Does anyone know where I can get some in or around Adelaide?

You may want to consider ordering the Bob Smith adhesive discussed in this thread. It’s amazing.

 

[swixtt]

i'm curious if you purposely used the Thick CA from BobSmith as the stuff i think they use is the IC2000 'Foam Safe' product. the accelerator is the same for both.

 

[ginmtb]

I installed a prototype CR weatherstrip for my 74 - the key I found was to use the red scotchbrite to dull the glued surface on the weatherstrip. If there was any mold release, it was now gone. I saw a guy on YouTube do the same. Have had it on there for years now with no issues whatsoever. The other issue I learned in the process is if you put the weatherstripping on too soon, it doesn’t bond well at all, clamps or not. I used the 3M weatherstrip glue. Can’t remember the number - tube was green I think.

 

[ginmtb]

I used this 3M product for the record: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b5005005008/

Like with painting, they key is in the preparation. It is easy to want to get this installed as fast as possible, but your results may reflect that… . I even used painters tape to protect the doors so there was less “overspray” lol

 

[rex in bama]

Weatherstripping hell is right. Glad for the prior intel (denatured alchohol, correct glue, etc.), but how to place the glue is another trick (in the corner, then spread halfway out both directions seems to look best). Door #1 (bottom) was the trial run - just pulled the weatherstripping off cause it looked like a mess. Door #2 is coming along much better, though

 

[rex in bama]

All done. The CR weatherstripping with the 3m 8011 was more effective the more liberal I was with the DN alcohol wipe down. By the last door, I was wiping it down with a soaked rag several times. I did supplement with clear gorilla glue on a couple of problematic corners.