Sealant for window seals - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Huntingbigun · 04-01-2010

I am replacing the rubber seals for the top & rear glass what is the best sealant for OEM seals to use on my 90 ZR-1

GOLDCYLON · 04-01-2010

Rear glass does not need any. A sealant is already imbedded deep in the channel. For the roof I recommend 3M adhesive and 3M remover to remove the old sealant if you have not removed the old seals already. I suggest dyelectric grease for the top of both seals

xlr8nflorida · 04-01-2010

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Originally Posted by Huntingbigun

I am replacing the rubber seals for the top & rear glass what is the best sealant for OEM seals to use on my 90 ZR-1

DG is good and inexpensive but I like Wurth Rubber Care Gel Stick best or 1Z Gummi-Pflege which is cheaper.

If you use the Wurth stuff religiously, you might never have to buy another set of weatherstrip.

xlr8nflorida · 04-01-2010

Don't go cheap on Rubbers - buy the good stuff

Other products I love: Zaino Towels, ZCS Clear Seal and Stoner Products (not the type you smoke

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I'm not a big fan of dashboard shine, but who makes the best one for that? I used to use a Pinnacle one that left a Satin look to it which was pretty good.

Huntingbigun · 04-01-2010

I bought the gm do not want water stains on my new seats & carpet, the seals I am talking about are the ones that go on the car, the GM book says like on the rear seal for the top to seal it where it is not bolted down. Thanks for the tips & pics I too like pIcs

GOLDCYLON · 04-01-2010

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Originally Posted by Huntingbigun

I bought the gm do not want water stains on my new seats & carpet, the seals I am talking about are the ones that go on the car, the GM book says like on the rear seal for the top to seal it where it is not bolted down. Thanks for the tips & pics I too like pIcs

Show us a picture of the areas you are talking about. I have no idea which area you are talking about in the above statement. In post number one you spoke of the top and rear glass. Now im assuming you are talking about the B pillar behind the traga roof panel which you are calling rear glass and perhaps the side targa seals that mate to the top of each of the door windows? As to the statement that GM weatherstripping is the best I will only agree that they are the best seals for factory fitment. However, beware of original GM seals that are not sealed in the original packaging. They dry out quickly and then they tend to rot in place within months of doing the install job. This is the voice of experience. GC

Huntingbigun · 04-01-2010

Sorry I new to the correct terms the seals are the ones in the that mount in the pillar behind your head and the grove that goes around the bottom.

Thanks

GOLDCYLON · 04-01-2010

Ok B pillar is the one thats behind your head that is the backside of the Targa top. The one that surrounds the front of the Targa above the windshield that ends inside the front of both doors is the A Pillar. My answers are still the same 3M weatherstripping Adhesive. The rear back glass or if your prefer the rear Hatch window seal my answer is again still the same you dont need any adhesive.

xlr8nflorida · 04-01-2010

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Ok B pillar is the one thats behind your head that is the backside of the Targa top. The one that surrounds the front of the Targa above the windshield that ends inside the front of both doors is the A Pillar. My answers are still the same 3M weatherstripping Adhesive. The rear back glass or if your prefer the rear Hatch window seal my answer is again still the same you dont need any adhesive.

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Also, do treat the rubber to preserve it as you already are well aware, that stuff is not cheap

Huntingbigun · 04-01-2010

You guys are a big help, my aviation background gets me that is why I like working on the Z I can use a big hammer thanks

04-01-2010	#1
Huntingbigun Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Plant City, Florida Posts: 89	Sealant for window seals I am replacing the rubber seals for the top & rear glass what is the best sealant for OEM seals to use on my 90 ZR-1 __________________ Bigun 1990 ZR-1 #618 Black/Gray (sold) NCRS, ZR-1 & NCM member

04-01-2010	#2
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,155	Re: Sealant for window seals Rear glass does not need any. A sealant is already imbedded deep in the channel. For the roof I recommend 3M adhesive and 3M remover to remove the old sealant if you have not removed the old seals already. I suggest dyelectric grease for the top of both seals __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

04-01-2010	#4
xlr8nflorida Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,096	Re: Sealant for window seals Don't go cheap on Rubbers - buy the good stuff Other products I love: Zaino Towels, ZCS Clear Seal and Stoner Products (not the type you smoke ) I'm not a big fan of dashboard shine, but who makes the best one for that? I used to use a Pinnacle one that left a Satin look to it which was pretty good. Last edited by xlr8nflorida; 04-01-2010 at 01:23 AM.

04-01-2010	#5
Huntingbigun Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Plant City, Florida Posts: 89	Re: Sealant for window seals I bought the gm do not want water stains on my new seats & carpet, the seals I am talking about are the ones that go on the car, the GM book says like on the rear seal for the top to seal it where it is not bolted down. Thanks for the tips & pics I too like pIcs __________________ Bigun 1990 ZR-1 #618 Black/Gray (sold) NCRS, ZR-1 & NCM member

04-01-2010	#7
Huntingbigun Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Plant City, Florida Posts: 89	Re: Sealant for window seals Sorry I new to the correct terms the seals are the ones in the that mount in the pillar behind your head and the grove that goes around the bottom. Thanks __________________ Bigun 1990 ZR-1 #618 Black/Gray (sold) NCRS, ZR-1 & NCM member

04-01-2010	#8
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,155	Re: Sealant for window seals Ok B pillar is the one thats behind your head that is the backside of the Targa top. The one that surrounds the front of the Targa above the windshield that ends inside the front of both doors is the A Pillar. My answers are still the same 3M weatherstripping Adhesive. The rear back glass or if your prefer the rear Hatch window seal my answer is again still the same you dont need any adhesive. __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

04-01-2010	#10
Huntingbigun Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Plant City, Florida Posts: 89	Re: Sealant for window seals You guys are a big help, my aviation background gets me that is why I like working on the Z I can use a big hammer thanks __________________ Bigun 1990 ZR-1 #618 Black/Gray (sold) NCRS, ZR-1 & NCM member