Weatherstriping

[mjlisz]

Has anybody used aftermarket weatherstriping on their vettes? If so are you happy with it? I see some on e-bay for much cheaper than OEM. My car leaks like a sieve when it rains.

Thanks,

Mike

 

[dburgjohn]

I re-did my rear hatch with one from Corvette Central. Looks better, doesn't leak, lots less $$$$ then GM. I thought I would try replacing the worst one and if it was a good product I would buy more. Was just getting ready to order more when my fuel injectors went south. Oh well, it's only money ad

 

[JonM]

I suggest you use GM around the windshield. Its softer and will give you a better seal. The others strips you can go with aftermarket. Order from TLD and forget Ebay

 

[mjlisz]

Who is TLD?

 

[JonM]

Who is TLD?

http://www.tld-corvette.com/

 

[aoriii]

beware..rubber ain't just rubber

I had to replace the original windshield weather stripping on my 85 earlier this year. I save a few buck by ordering from weatherstripspecial.com but the fit was questionable. It continued to leak and I have had to spend much time and frustration sealing and resealing with clear silicone, and I HATE the way the residue looks around the window, but at least I'm dry in the rain now. I would advise using the GM OEM product, although I've no direct experience. It just seems like you get what you pay for.

:bash

Trey

 

[5pinball]

used aftermkt on wifes 88 coupe works fine looks good a lot cheaper bought all on ebay unless you have a garage queen go with oem over priced junk

 

[berky2500]

Here's another place to try, I ordered the front weatherstrip, it was half the GM piece but it is harder rubber. I too have had to go the clear silicone route, but because the water is getting under the corner of the weatherstrip and running down under neath the seal.

I think my windshield has been replaced and poorly, because everything was messed up underneath. I had to adjust the passenger window to stop(slow) the leaks, I haven't attributed my continued leakage to the weatherstrip yet.

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