Glue to use on seals?

[chimhunter]

Hi all,

My Chim had the seals replaced recently but the one thing that didn't happen was the little indentation at the bottom of the door on each side to let water ru out under the doors. Not a problem for the previous owner as he kept his in a garage but more of a problem for me at least until I get my cover.

I need to create the indentation by sticking the seals down at the bottom of the door with some glue. Is SuperGlue OK or will it attack the rubber? Is there something better I could use? Where to get it from?

Also, where can I get hold of some Silicone spray and some Sikaflex from?

Ta,

Rob

[Ballistic Banana]

Phew see that title and was just aboiut to call the RSPCA

BB

[chimhunter]

[Ballistic Banana]

Would of thought normal superglue would be allright.

As for silicon spray i manage to source mine from work but have you tried Alfords or somewhere like Gibbs and Dandys.

BB

[Big Al.]

Sika from an auto factors like Partco and silicone spray yep with BB on that one, alfords,

I would have thought of using the thick type of super glue. Now how to hold the indent whilst waiting for glue to cure now that could be a problem.

[chimhunter]

Help Help, I'm stuck to my Chimp!

Now that could be an interesting cry for help

Last time I call it a chimp, honest

[Ballistic Banana]

Big Al. said:

Sika from an auto factors like Partco and silicone spray yep with BB on that one, alfords, I would have thought of using the thick type of super glue. Now how to hold the indent whilst waiting for glue to cure now that could be a problem.

U could use them plastic Rachet type G clamps to hold it for a while. only cost a few £

BB

[chimhunter]

How long would it take for the superglue to cure? I thought it happened pretty quickly. It's not like it's a slow setting epoxy glue is it?

[jimi]

Dont use glue, its too brittle, had exactly the same prob, wet drivers fotwell due to lifting seal, pull it up and put clear mastic sealant onthe body under where the seal goes, then put the seal back down and push it hard, shut the door takes about 5-6 hours to dry, and no leaks!!

[Big Al.]

chimhunter said:

How long would it take for the superglue to cure? I thought it happened pretty quickly. It's not like it's a slow setting epoxy glue is it?

I think the length of hold time would depend on the amount of glue you used. I think you would only get one shot at getting sufficient glue in to create a strong bond.

Clamp things could work BB, I'd be more inclined to shape a piece of wood to the required shape insert glue tape block to sill and gently use door to squeeze up tight. If that makes sense. I would however do a dummy run just to see if the idea was practicle.

[chimhunter]

jimi,

Sounds good. Now to find some mastic...

jimi said:

Dont use glue, its too brittle, had exactly the same prob, wet drivers fotwell due to lifting seal, pull it up and put clear mastic sealant onthe body under where the seal goes, then put the seal back down and push it hard, shut the door takes about 5-6 hours to dry, and no leaks!!

[the dodger]

I thought the hollow door seals had holes in them to let the water out? Or have my "indents" split?

[pebbledash]

some have a chunk cut out of the rubber.. performs the same as the dent, but much easier, and you dont get stuck to the car with the superglue (been there done that got the t-shirt )

[the dodger]

Yeh, I think mine are like that - with an untidy "notch" out of the rubber either end above the sill. Cheers!

[.Mark]

Just to throw a spanner in the works.
I was talking to David Batty about water getting in to mine and during the conversation he said the little pinched bit was 'urban myth' and something along the lines of 'a waste of time and effort'.
I can't comment as I have the pinced ones and still get a bit of water ingress, I just thought I would pass on some peoples word from above.

[pebbledash]

I DOES work. mine is always parked outside. regularly used to fill with water. so put talk on the door seals to see where the water was coming in. and basicaly as the car is on a slope it was, running around form the door button round the seal, pooling in the bottom and entering the car, cut the holes in seals (gave up trying to glue them after i glued myself to the car a few times ) end result no more leaks (well arround the door at least)