Easy Fix for weather/molding strip !!

88Supraboy · 11-16-2005, 10:18 PM

Im sure our Supras are the best looking cars in our town, but our weather stripping just isnt keeping up, its cracked, fadded and dieing!!, but dont worry its easy to fix! I was getting a custom windshield vinal done when the guy noticed my weather striping, he told me that its a patrolume based trim, and i should take some vasoleen on a rag and rub it right into the trim. so i tried it and its awesome!! it really brought it back to life and its been a few weeks and still looks great. it only takes a few minutes and is well worth it.

Brian Wolf

SupraMan1784 · 11-17-2005, 01:42 PM

people use that for when their targas are leaking, good thing i got hardtop, though im still skeptical about that...if it gets hot wouldnt it melt? so ull get all this shit all over you while ur driving....i dunno

spainobain1234 · 10-18-2011, 05:41 AM

wat about the rubber that surrounds the outter glass on the hatch and winshield and rear side windows. it is peeling and ugly. Chrome underneath the peeling rubber. PLEASE help me find a way to replace that stuff.

trd_brad · 10-20-2011, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spainobain1234

Chrome underneath the peeling rubber. PLEASE help me find a way to replace that stuff.

paint it? lol

cre · 10-22-2011, 08:49 PM

The rubber (when new) is actually a seal. It has a lip on each side which seals against the glass on one side and the body on the other. You're not going to be able to really fix it. Pull it check for rust underneath, make sure the windows are still well sealed and then either paint it black again, reinstall (with new clips) and then seal as best you can with some silicone or try to find replacements in the best shape possible.... Sadly most of those parts are no longer available new from Toyota so you have to make the best with what you have. The seal on the trim around the windshield is probably the most critical one and is responsible for about half of the wet headliners and rust along the windshield out there (on hard top models it's about 90%).

11-16-2005, 10:18 PM	#1
88Supraboy 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 55	Easy Fix for weather/molding strip !! Im sure our Supras are the best looking cars in our town, but our weather stripping just isnt keeping up, its cracked, fadded and dieing!!, but dont worry its easy to fix! I was getting a custom windshield vinal done when the guy noticed my weather striping, he told me that its a patrolume based trim, and i should take some vasoleen on a rag and rub it right into the trim. so i tried it and its awesome!! it really brought it back to life and its been a few weeks and still looks great. it only takes a few minutes and is well worth it. Brian Wolf

11-17-2005, 01:42 PM	#2
SupraMan1784 SP58GT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dirty Jerz Posts: 691	people use that for when their targas are leaking, good thing i got hardtop, though im still skeptical about that...if it gets hot wouldnt it melt? so ull get all this shit all over you while ur driving....i dunno __________________ Now: Saving for an MKIV Broken Rides: (Sold) 91 supra turbo 5speed with a 1jzgte motor 421whp 400(399) ft*lbs of torque on tap @ 15 psi "Always outnumbered, never outgunned."

10-18-2011, 05:41 AM	#3
spainobain1234 Stock Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tacoma washington Posts: 17	yaa wat about the rubber that surrounds the outter glass on the hatch and winshield and rear side windows. it is peeling and ugly. Chrome underneath the peeling rubber. PLEASE help me find a way to replace that stuff.

10-22-2011, 08:49 PM	#5
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	The rubber (when new) is actually a seal. It has a lip on each side which seals against the glass on one side and the body on the other. You're not going to be able to really fix it. Pull it check for rust underneath, make sure the windows are still well sealed and then either paint it black again, reinstall (with new clips) and then seal as best you can with some silicone or try to find replacements in the best shape possible.... Sadly most of those parts are no longer available new from Toyota so you have to make the best with what you have. The seal on the trim around the windshield is probably the most critical one and is responsible for about half of the wet headliners and rust along the windshield out there (on hard top models it's about 90%). __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

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