I did a search on here and can't find a awnser to what glue to use on cutting and glueing my windshield rubber for my chop top Fleetline.........Thanks in advance.
Go to an automotive glass shop and ask them. You might need to give them a little more information too.
Locktite super glue with the adhesion promoter stick thingy that comes with it..make sure you cut it nice and perfect
Or rubberized super glue from hobby stores. A little spendy at 10 bucks a bottle but wont crack like regular super glues can
Years ago we never glued the gasket ends. Just made the gasket maybe a 1/2 inch too long. and compressed at the gap. Make sure it;s not stretched as you test fit it. Gaps always stayed closed. I have seen glass shops glue the ends together with that black urethane when intalling and it seems to hold up well.
Cutting it big and forcing the ends together is probably one of the best ways. Think about preemptively counteracting years worth of shrinkage into a few mins of forcing the gasket And think about that shrinkage happening evenly around the entire gasket. Instead of trying to form a bond at the joint that can withstand the same force as the gasket.
Thanks guys,I plan on cutting and gluing the old one to see how it works out before spending the money on a new gasket.
i would use urethane from a glass shop or body shop supplier, its messy but it seals. alot of guys dont run sealer inside gasket before installing, but i have never seen one that didnt leak if you dont. spend the money and do it right. or you will be pissed. unless you dont mind your feet wet.
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