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Tom B. · 03-18-2016, 06:57 PM

I'm attempting to install a windshield hinge gasket in my 1930 Ford. I've tried gluing the gasket to the hinge and the parts just won't adhere. I using a product by Loctite called "Stik'n Seal". Does anyone know of a better glue for this project or is there a whole different way of installing the gasket?

Tinbasher · 03-18-2016, 07:10 PM

Another way is to use Contact Cement. Make sure it's a solvent based one, not Latex based. Wash the hinge with wax and grease remover to make sure it's clean. Then apply one light coat to the gasket and the hinge and let it dry completely. Then apply a second to both parts and let the glue become tacky. Then put the two parts together. You get one try at this. if you pull it apart you will have to clean everything up again and start over.
I've used this for years and still seems to work the best. John Poole

Stew Masche · 03-18-2016, 09:13 PM

If you go to an auto parts store, you can get '3M weatherstrip adhesive' That stuff sticks so tight you won't get ti off. Glue it on, and tape it in place, and you'll be set.

msmaron · 03-19-2016, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Stew Masche

If you go to an auto parts store, you can get '3M weatherstrip adhesive' That stuff sticks so tight you won't get ti off. Glue it on, and tape it in place, and you'll be set.

hands down the easiest way to do it OR Rubber cement, make sure its it used on both sides and it will grab

Tom B. · 03-20-2016, 01:52 PM

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Thanks guys. The 3M product is working.

03-18-2016, 06:57 PM	#1
Tom B. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wautoma Posts: 112	Installing A Windshield Hinge Rubber Gasket I'm attempting to install a windshield hinge gasket in my 1930 Ford. I've tried gluing the gasket to the hinge and the parts just won't adhere. I using a product by Loctite called "Stik'n Seal". Does anyone know of a better glue for this project or is there a whole different way of installing the gasket?

03-18-2016, 07:10 PM	#2
Tinbasher Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Innisfil, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,205	Re: Installing A Windshield Hinge Rubber Gasket Another way is to use Contact Cement. Make sure it's a solvent based one, not Latex based. Wash the hinge with wax and grease remover to make sure it's clean. Then apply one light coat to the gasket and the hinge and let it dry completely. Then apply a second to both parts and let the glue become tacky. Then put the two parts together. You get one try at this. if you pull it apart you will have to clean everything up again and start over. I've used this for years and still seems to work the best. John Poole

03-18-2016, 09:13 PM	#3
Stew Masche Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lake Mills, WI Posts: 261	Re: Installing A Windshield Hinge Rubber Gasket If you go to an auto parts store, you can get '3M weatherstrip adhesive' That stuff sticks so tight you won't get ti off. Glue it on, and tape it in place, and you'll be set. __________________ Always one bad decision away from a good time.

03-20-2016, 01:52 PM	#5
Tom B. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wautoma Posts: 112	Re: Installing A Windshield Hinge Rubber Gasket Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks guys. The 3M product is working.