Re: Windshield Sealant around Stainless Molding

Posted by Larry51 On 2014/7/31 7:10:26

An update on the adhesive that works . . . .

The test of the RTV Silicone was a complete failure as it just doesn't have enough bond strength to hold the springy stainless trim in place.

I bought some Selleys Multi Grip (cheap at around $6) which is a contact adhesive that can be used wet and dries colourless / clear. Did a test joint and left it 24hours, and it worked very well. Good strong bond formed and this was not too difficult to carefully pull apart. (Other 'permanent" adhesives like Urethanes etc would probably be very hard to separate for when the trim needed to be used again).

Now I have used it successfully on the car.

Applied the Multi Grip thick to both surfaces, then immediately pressed the trim into the slotted seal and used loads of wide masking tape to hold it in contact with the rubber seal. Allowed to harden for 24 hours. Worked well.