Date:         Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:23:00 -0700
Reply-To:     Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Pop top installation tips
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The BD top seals don't use any adhesive, they are both "self grabbing" for
lack of a better term.  Usually the biggest problem is cleaning up whatever
goop was used to glue the factory seal when it started to fail. You can put
a dollop of black silicone in the gap where the bottom seal and flat seal
meet though to pretty it up. The BD seal is great, I put one on my '84 and
have one now I'll install after I paint my top.

As far as the door seal, I've always used professional grade 3M Weather
Strip Adhesive, available from auto body supply stores like Wesco.  You want
it to last, so might as well use the best.  Also pick up a can of 3M
adhesive remover while you are there.  It's great stuff, and I use it all
the time for cleaning off old glue residue from lots of things.

Stuart
'85 Westy

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jeff Palmer
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2012 4:28 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Pop top installation tips

Hi everyone,

My long weekend puttering plans are to install my poptop seal from Bus
Depot, and also a new door seal.  Just wondering if anyone has any tips?

I understand i don't need to glue the pop top seal to the top, although I
need to glue the flat seal to the gasket with some black silicon.  Sound
about right?

Any suggestions for a good adhesive for the door seal?  It's for the drivers
door.

Guess I should make sure everything is nice and clean before I start.

Thanks in advance!
Jeff
85 Westfalia GL