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Old 04-13-2009, 08:48 PM   #1
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Door gasket

How do I remove the old gasket and glue from the door frame?
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Old 04-13-2009, 10:10 PM   #2
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what I am doing

Use a stiff blade to peal the gasket. Then use MEK (plenty of vent and don't get it on your skin) with a small brass brush. Final wipe clean with the MEK.
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gasket removal

You can cut off as best you can, the gasket from the entrance door, the windows and access doors.

Then simply "burnish" off whats left by using a wire wheel in an electric drill.

No need to use any harsch chemicals.

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I use a brass wire wheel in an angle grinder. MEK is not good stuff to be messing with unless absolutely necessary.

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I also just used a putty knife (stiff) and wire brush. I did try to use some "goo be gone", but that didn't really do anything.
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Good idea...and it worked

Glad I saw this in time too. I stopped with the MEK and used the brass 3" brush on a drill....worked great and did not screw up the aluminum.
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I tried using a 3" wire brush on a drill but it seems to leave mark on the aluminum. I realize it will be behind the new seal but it makes me crazy. This brush is "fine" and is silver. All I could find at HD. I really wanted the ones that look like sandpaper folded. I might do the MEK outside after all.
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What is the best adhesive to use to apply the new gasket?
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I found that "De-Solv-It" actually works well if you use a brass brush & scraper with multiple applications. It seems like it is not going to work at first but with a few applications the old adhesive starts to come off. It’s safe to use.
http://www.orange-sol.com/household/index.html
It won’t be as fast as the wire brush & drill.
I was very impressed with the 3M Super Weatherstrip adhesive that Andy recommends & sells.
http://www.inlandrv.com/catalog/images/51991.JPG
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What is the best adhesive to use to apply the new gasket?
Hi Sjean, I've used this 3M weatherstrip adhesive with great success.
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What is the best adhesive to use to apply the new gasket?
3M8008, which is the black automotive adhesive.

It's far superior for gaskets that are exposed to weather, than the yellow stuff.

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You might try one of these products. They will not damage the surfaces
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Thanks Kip! Just what I wanted.
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Hi Sjean, I've used this 3M weatherstrip adhesive with great success.
Hmmm. I just ordered new weatherstripping and was told that it's peel & stick.

Whaddup wid dat?
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Hmmm. I just ordered new weatherstripping and was told that it's peel & stick.

Whaddup wid dat?
The correct entrance door gasket, is indeed peel and stick.

However, it also "unpeels" very easily.

The fix?

Install it with super weatherstrip adhesive.

Who ever told you the peel and stick, missed telling you the rest of the story.

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Hmmm. I just ordered new weatherstripping and was told that it's peel & stick.

Whaddup wid dat?
It depends on if you are ordering weatherstripping for your door & storage locker & windows, or for your screen door. The screen door doesn't need gasket glue on top of the peel & stick. The rest of the gaskets should be glued.
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Hmmm. I just ordered new weatherstripping and was told that it's peel & stick.

Whaddup wid dat?

Was it for the screen door? That's peel and stick.

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It will peel and stick just fine. Then slowly at first the gasket will start to slide, lift and loose adhesion. It's a little frustrating at first then you get the good glue and all is good...
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The peel and stick adhesive just won't be as effective in the long term. The 3M gasket adhesive (black tube) does a great job. Apply it to both the gasket and the surface the gasket is to be adhered to, wait until the adhesive is tacky, and then put the gasket in place. Works like a charm!
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Okie-dokie, I get it. Yes, the weatherstrip is for the main entrance door. The PO was not very mechanically minded, and when he had to replace the gasket, he used something waaay too thick, and as a result I can barely close the door. It has to be slammed real hard.

Thanks for all the advice, folks.

So, I looked online at a local hardware chain and found this:


3M Super 77 Spray Adhesive
  • - High coverage
  • - Versatile - securely bonds many lightweight
    materials
  • - Low soak-in for long lasting periods
  • - Fast, aggressive track
  • - Long bonding range
  • - Excellent in a variety of jobs in display and
    furniture
  • - Attaching insulation to sheet metal
  • - Attaching wiring diagrams and labels
  • - Bonding gaskets in water pumps
  • - Bonding thin decorative film, foils and fabrics


That sounds like it's going to do the job, doesn't it?
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