Metro Supersoft driprail weatherstrip

[Aar1064]

Hey can someone take a look at pics and tell me if this is correct? A-pillar area looks like how Inthink it should be but by the time it wraps around to roof and quarter it closes the gap where the glass seals. I've never done this so I may be making something out of nothing.

[Shane Kelley]

Pinched together to much in the middle. Front part is how it should all look. I just installed some myself. They are tough to get perfect. Things are a real pain in the a$$!  Never did get them perfect but I did get them pretty good.

[Aar1064]

Yeah I'm starting to realize that. Hmmm. I'll keep at it.

[Cuda Cody]

If you do as many as Alan does I guess it gets easy, but this is one of those steps I just have to take my time and go through it slowly.  I tried to have the glass in place so I can roll up the window and double check things too.  Then get it the best you can.  I don't think they were ever perfect.

[Aar1064]

If you do as many as Alan does I guess it gets easy, but this is one of those steps I just have to take my time and go through it slowly.  I tried to have the glass in place so I can roll up the window and double check things too.  Then get it the best you can.  I don't think they were ever perfect.

Well maybe Alan will chime in. I thought of needing the glass installed in order to line up the rubber so you confirmed so I'll hold off for a week or so so I can get this figured out.

Thanks

[Chryco Psycho]

you have to tuck in the larger lip first & then compress the small lip into the trim & work your way along

[anlauto]

Chime

[Aar1064]

you have to tuck in the larger lip first & then compress the small lip into the trim & work your way along

So tuck in the outer and then work in the inner? I tried it several ways even with a plastic spreader but maybe adhesive would help.

Thanks for the help

[Shane Kelley]

you have to tuck in the larger lip first & then compress the small lip into the trim & work your way along

So tuck in the outer and then work in the inner? I tried it several ways even with a plastic spreader but maybe adhesive would help.

Thanks for the help

Tuck the big bottom in so that little lip catches on the ledge at the rear. Then work that little outer lip in the small channel as you go. I used a decal squeegee to tuck it in the small channel. Slow, uncomfortable and awkward body position.  I hated every minute of it. Somebody may have a different way of doing it but this is what worked for me. Getting it to stay on the back ledge while you go is a real hassle. Keeps trying to come out on you.   

[RUNCHARGER]

That's exactly how I do it. Small decal squeegee. Go carefully and you'll get it.

[Aar1064]

That's exactly how I do it. Small decal squeegee. Go carefully and you'll get it.

Ok I'm on it now. I put my original rubber in and it looks identical (wide with opening at front, narrow and closed at roof) but fits a little better. Now that I know all is good its just a matter of finessing.

Thanks for the help EBO

[Cuda Cody]

Glad it worked.  It's funny how when we do things our self we expect perfection, but the factory was anything but perfect.  Most cars restored today (especially by guys like you) the end results is much better then these cars were new.

That's exactly how I do it. Small decal squeegee. Go carefully and you'll get it.

Ok I'm on it now. I put my original rubber in and it looks identical (wide with opening at front, narrow and closed at roof) but fits a little better. Now that I know all is good its just a matter of finessing.

Thanks for the help EBO

[Aar1064]

Glad it worked.  It's funny how when we do things our self we expect perfection, but the factory was anything but perfect.  Most cars restored today (especially by guys like you) the end results is much better then these cars were new.

That's exactly how I do it. Small decal squeegee. Go carefully and you'll get it.

Ok I'm on it now. I put my original rubber in and it looks identical (wide with opening at front, narrow and closed at roof) but fits a little better. Now that I know all is good its just a matter of finessing.

Thanks for the help EBO

Yeah you're right about that. On top of that I wasted everyone's time when I should've thought just to pull the originals down.   

[Chryco Psycho]

You did not waste anyones time , someone would ask the same question & it has been answered

[Cuda Cody]

Yea, don't ever feel bad about asking a question.  You might have your originals, but the next guy might not.  It's always better to ask then to guess... and someone that has the same question will now be able to find this helpful.    

Yeah you're right about that. On top of that I wasted everyone's time when I should've thought just to pull the originals down.