XJS front wing seals

[geeman237]

I have a 1994 'facelift' Jaguar XJS coupe going in for a complete respray. The bodyshop have asked me if I know how the 8" or so long seal strips that are fitted between the top rear edge of the front wings and the windscreen scuttle panel are applied. I bought original Jaguar new seals and they are just round section rubber type tubes that appears to stuff in the gap. But what holds them firmly in place? The ones in there right now look original and are sort of glued in. I am wondering if the seals are sort of heat reactive, ie apply a hot air gun and they bond in place, like electrical heatshrink?

I appreciate the bodyshop asking in advance rather than later!

Anyone any help or experience with these seals?

Thanks

[Fat Fairy]

I have had a full refurb done on my V12.

Like you, I found these seals a problem. I finally decided to use black mastik,
liberally applied to the 'trough', then applied the seals I had (not the fuller seals you appear to have) over the top. This seems to have worked rather well. I have had no leaks so far.

Hope this helps.