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LaneG · 08-27-2024, 04:35 PM

I'm trying to install new Window Edge Weatherstrip from SteeleRubber;
https://www.steelerubber.com/window-...57#70-3814-257
And having a hell of a time. Steele Rubber has all kinds of installation videos on their YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/@SteeleRubberProducts. But, they don't have one for this particular product.

They sent me a link to this video for a GMC motorhome that uses the same style rubber.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gw6n6yPhcA

This video describes what a PITA the job is, and he uses a putty knife. But that doesn't work any better that the tuck tool I bought from Steele Rubber; https://www.steelerubber.com/scraper...ol-94-0110-294

I've jammed my knuckles twice now (drawing blood) fighting this. Anyone have a clue?

TB673 · 08-27-2024, 10:10 PM

I bought some Glazing Bead from These guys:

https://www.pellandent.com/

Their instructions were to soak the Bead in HOT SOAPY water for 30 seconds.
This will soften and lubricate the rubber for the installation.

Tim

LaneG · 08-28-2024, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TB673

I bought some Glazing Bead from These guys:

https://www.pellandent.com/

Their instructions were to soak the Bead in HOT SOAPY water for 30 seconds.
This will soften and lubricate the rubber for the installation.

Tim

I can appreciate the soap aspect. I'll give it a try, but doing the size of window I have the rubber would cool down before I get a third of the way around. I'll put some soapy water in a spray bottle and use that to lube it up.
Thanks for the suggestion.

LaneG · 08-29-2024, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TB673

I bought some Glazing Bead from These guys:

https://www.pellandent.com/

Their instructions were to soak the Bead in HOT SOAPY water for 30 seconds.
This will soften and lubricate the rubber for the installation.

Tim

Thank you! This is one of those "why didn't I think of that" scenarios. The spray bottle with soapy water in it did the trick. I was able to get the rubber in with minimal cussing and swearing. Thank you again.