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Which glue should I use to reattach window strips in passenger cars?

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Posted by cbq9911a on Saturday, January 18, 2014 11:51 AM

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I have a few old Williams passenger cars that have had the window strips fall off inside the car--the glue let go.

What type of glue should I use to reattach the window strips?  I don't think I should use CA (super glue) as that would probably fog up the window strips to the point of ruining their appearance.

I was thinking of using Elmer's glue (white glue) but I'm not sure it's strong enough.  

Would "canopy glue" that is used for model airplane kits be the best choice?

Any advice would be appreciated.

I had to replace window strips on a set of sheet metal passenger cars last week.  I used masking tape to hold the windows in place; a 1/4" strip above and below the glazing works fine.  It doesn't damage the finish either.

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Posted by arkady on Sunday, January 12, 2014 9:50 AM

I've used Walther's Goo for the application you describe.  You only need a small drop, and none of my window strips have ever let go after using it.

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Posted by hielsie on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 4:11 PM

Clear silicone sealer. Doesn't melt or fog and is removable

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Posted by Texas Pete on Friday, January 3, 2014 1:25 PM

If you're talkin' about this stuff -  

http://www.testors.com/product/136633/3502X/_/Liquid_Cement_for_Plastic

- I'll stick (oops) with canopy glue, thank you.

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Posted by fifedog on Friday, January 3, 2014 10:53 AM

Yep.  I've been using Testor's liquid cement for 3 decades on all my window glazing applications.  You can even use it to undo mistakes.

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Posted by Texas Pete on Friday, January 3, 2014 10:21 AM

fifedog

Testor's liquid cement (looks like a small bottle of fingernail polish).  Capillary action helps seal the glazing around the window frames.

Have you actually used that to reattach window strips?  There's too much could go wrong, IMO, including possible damage to the passenger silhouettes, gluing your fingers to the plastic, and making it very difficult to remove the strips should that become necessary.  Formula 560 and Aileens are water based, much less opportunity for disaster.

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Posted by fifedog on Friday, January 3, 2014 9:47 AM

Testor's liquid cement (looks like a small bottle of fingernail polish).  Capillary action helps seal the glazing around the window frames.

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Posted by Texas Pete on Friday, January 3, 2014 9:18 AM

Formula 560 canopy glue, with Aileen's Original Tacky Glue as a good second choice.  Both dry clear.

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Posted by Prairietype on Friday, January 3, 2014 7:34 AM

 

I think it would only require a small dab of glue at each end of a strip. For plastic and metal my choice would be plumbers goop, a silicone adhesive.

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Posted by LIRR1926 on Friday, January 3, 2014 7:03 AM

If you've got it I'd go with the canopy glue--its billed as drying clear, nonfogging etc. Elmers might be a second choice.

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Which glue should I use to reattach window strips in passenger cars?
Posted by bayshore on Thursday, January 2, 2014 8:54 PM

I have a few old Williams passenger cars that have had the window strips fall off inside the car--the glue let go.

What type of glue should I use to reattach the window strips?  I don't think I should use CA (super glue) as that would probably fog up the window strips to the point of ruining their appearance.

I was thinking of using Elmer's glue (white glue) but I'm not sure it's strong enough.  

Would "canopy glue" that is used for model airplane kits be the best choice?

Any advice would be appreciated.

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