Raven R code 281 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 Anyone have a solution for cleaning rock hard hardened adhesive off of the retainers? I tried a test spot with paint stripper and it doesn't seem to penetrate the rock hard adhesive. I would try boiling them if I could find something big enough to hold them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 I used super unleaded, took a while to soften it up, but cameoff fairly easy. Then came back with lacquer thinner to remove residue before buffing them out. I used a bench grinder with buffing wheel attached, shield removed, and did all my chrome/ ss trim is a couple of hours. Use all the old chrome, the new stuff is so then, is buckles under pressure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted August 12, 2017 6 hours ago, Caseyrhe said: I used super unleaded, took a while to soften it up, but cameoff fairly easy. Then came back with lacquer thinner to remove residue before buffing them out. I used a bench grinder with buffing wheel attached, shield removed, and did all my chrome/ ss trim is a couple of hours. Use all the old chrome, the new stuff is so then, is buckles under pressure Buffing?? Are these things visible once on the car? Or is buffing part of the cleaning process? Soaking in gas sounds good but how to soak it without bending is the question. Did you make a soaking tray? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted August 12, 2017 Stuff old rags on the channel and pour the liquid on it, soaked rags will keep the glue wet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted August 12, 2017 Brushed the gas on a foot at a time with a stiff parts cleaning brush, scraped with a plastic putty knife, and small flathead screw driver. Yes, the outer facing 1/4" lips are visible from interior and exterior 1 Raven R code reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted August 12, 2017 I'm about at the point of tackling this job. Has anyone tried a heat gun to soften the remaining weatherstrip and adhesive? I believe I'll try el fuego. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted August 12, 2017 Heat gun might work, or at least make it easier. Wasn't fun by any means, did a foot at a time with a blocking board/support underneath as to not bend it 1 Raven R code reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted August 12, 2017 I have straightened cleaned and buffed a lot of trim .a screw driver works best with a little acitone painted on the gunk .Be careful buffing the channel or any of the stainless ,if it hooks up it will slice you or get you in the face ,it is like a razor blade . Window trim is the worst 2 RPM and Raven R code reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted August 13, 2017 I found that the drip edge trim, boomerang, and joint connector need to go on first, then weatherstrip channel, top quarter window shaft, and then weatherstripping. Then install quarter glass working around weatherstripping. When glass in, install retaining screw. 1 Raven R code reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted August 13, 2017 I tested a short section of the weather strip channel with a heat gun and the adhesive came right off. What are you guys using to seal the channel back on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted August 13, 2017 CJ has the foam, but I picked up what appeared the same thickness, density, and a hell of a lot cheaper at ace hardware. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted August 13, 2017 Yes, got my foam at the hardware store also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted August 13, 2017 So, what is the thickness, 1/8" or so? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted August 13, 2017 I believe so, 1" wide Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted August 14, 2017 Thanks Casey. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites