The Ford Barn

rust runner · 09-09-2014, 02:41 PM

getting ready to put the windows in my 46 coupe, and need to put the window wiskers in. do i have to use the screws and staples provided or can i use 3m yellow super weatherstrip adhesive instead. i don't want to scratch the glass if there is a better way. thanks

supereal · 09-09-2014, 02:52 PM

We use small filister head sheet metal screws tightened so the heads are embedded in the strip. I have yet to scratch the glass.

Heard · 09-09-2014, 05:21 PM

All I can say is, if you use the screws, be SURE the heads are embedded well below the surface of the whiskers. Don't ask me how I know this.

waterboychuck · 09-09-2014, 05:48 PM

I use the glue and it works well.

oldskool · 09-09-2014, 06:01 PM

I just did my 46 merc and used 3M black weatherstrip cement,i used small plastic clamps to hold in place until dry,very strong bond,the hardest part was removing the factory staples

Teich · 09-09-2014, 08:54 PM

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I have used the screws and a small pop rivet both work , like the screws best as the others say make sure they are in ! Laurie

325w · 09-09-2014, 10:30 PM

Macs used to sell black screws. On tri 5 Chevys I use #4 Phillips head screws. They are small and embed deep into the feather strip. Not scratched a glass yet with these.

09-09-2014, 02:41 PM	#1
rust runner Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: bushnell, fl & the backroads of vt & nh Posts: 96	window wiskers getting ready to put the windows in my 46 coupe, and need to put the window wiskers in. do i have to use the screws and staples provided or can i use 3m yellow super weatherstrip adhesive instead. i don't want to scratch the glass if there is a better way. thanks

09-09-2014, 02:52 PM	#2
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: window wiskers We use small filister head sheet metal screws tightened so the heads are embedded in the strip. I have yet to scratch the glass.

09-09-2014, 05:21 PM	#3
Heard Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 588	Re: window wiskers All I can say is, if you use the screws, be SURE the heads are embedded well below the surface of the whiskers. Don't ask me how I know this. __________________ Do I look like I have a plan B?

09-09-2014, 06:01 PM	#5
oldskool Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: shirley ny Posts: 992	Re: window wiskers I just did my 46 merc and used 3M black weatherstrip cement,i used small plastic clamps to hold in place until dry,very strong bond,the hardest part was removing the factory staples

09-09-2014, 08:54 PM	#6
Teich Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brandon Mb Canada Posts: 133	Re: window wiskers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have used the screws and a small pop rivet both work , like the screws best as the others say make sure they are in ! Laurie

09-09-2014, 05:48 PM	#4
waterboychuck Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nine Mile Falls,WA Posts: 900	Re: window wiskers I use the glue and it works well. __________________ The sign of a good craftsman is how well they cover up their mistakes.

09-09-2014, 10:30 PM	#7
325w Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 379	Re: window wiskers Macs used to sell black screws. On tri 5 Chevys I use #4 Phillips head screws. They are small and embed deep into the feather strip. Not scratched a glass yet with these.