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mbboy 11-30-2010 12:32 PM

Weatherstripping for Convertible Top
 
The weatherstripping over the windows on the convertible top of my 380sl is shot from poorly adjusted windows. So now that the windows have been adjusted correctly, I'd like to replace the weatherstripping.

The problem is that there either seems to be two strips above each window, adjoined so that the top can fold at the seam. However, the only weatherstripping I see listed anywhere (1077200978) is in one piece.

Does that mean that it has to be cut to allow the soft-top to fold at the seam, or are two of these required for each window?

Thanks in advance for the info.

rocky raccoon 11-30-2010 04:44 PM

weatherstrip
 
Work into the channel using plastic tools. No glue needed although some people use it. Cut at fold with a razor knife.

It is supplied in one piece so the fit will be perfect after the cut instead of trying to match two separate pieces.

mbboy 12-02-2010 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocky raccoon (Post 2599032)
Work into the channel using plastic tools. No glue needed although some people use it. Cut at fold with a razor knife.

It is supplied in one piece so the fit will be perfect after the cut instead of trying to match two separate pieces.

Thanks, Mr. Raccoon. Now I have to decide whether to go with the OE or one of the cheaper variations, considering the problems I had with the URO door molding.

Any advice on this?

rocky raccoon 12-02-2010 09:44 AM

My 560SL is a literal daily driver
 
thus I am not an OE Nazi as some are. I have used weatherstripping supplied by Fastlane on this site. Don't recall the brand. It has been on there for 2 1/2 years now with no problems.


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