Date:         Mon, 10 Jan 2000 06:45:14 -0500
Reply-To:     The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
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From:         The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
Subject:      Re: Need adhesive for seal....
Comments: To: Philip Baird <pactor@NCINTERNET.NET>
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> The large rubber seal thats found seperating the fiberglass top with the
> metal roof is becoming detached in a few places on my '85 Westy.  Before
> I go out and buy just any weatherproofing sealant, thought I'd check
> with you experts to see if there is a favored brand or type.


That seal is not supposed to use any sealant at all.  It originally clipped
on with an internal metal clip, which has rusted out.  Your best bet is to
replace the seal with my $49 one, which uses an aluminum clip and will not
rust.  If parts of your seal's internal clip are rusting, the rest of it
will do the same. You will gradually find yourself having to "rig" the seal
by gluing more and more of it onto the poptop until the whole thing is being
held together by glue. Then when replacement becomes neccessary you will
have to chisel off all of the glue. Best to simply replace it once and for
all.  However, if you opt to glue it instead as a stopgap measure, use clear
silicone or a similar product that will not be exceedingly difficult to
remove later, since it is inevitable that you will have to.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  http://www.busdepot.com
  (215) 234-VWVW