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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: mistertj on February 07, 2020, 21:57:15

Title: Cutting hardtop driver's and pax's weather strip (Got great info - thank you)
Post by: mistertj on February 07, 2020, 21:57:15

The subject weather strip needs to be cut at an angle and so far I have not found an implement that does a nice job of it. Shears, bread knife, utility knife have not produced satisfactory results. An electric meat cutting knife has given best results thus far but still not all that good. Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Cutting hardtop driver's and pax's window weather strip
Post by: mbzse on February 07, 2020, 22:03:55

Quote from: mistertj

.../...cut at an angle and so far I have not found an implement that does a nice job of it.../...

I use this device.
See also this posting:
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=28305.msg204358#msg204358 (https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=28305.msg204358#msg204358)

Title: Re: Cutting hardtop driver's and pax's window weather strip
Post by: 66andBlue on February 07, 2020, 23:46:34

Quote from: mbzse on February 07, 2020, 22:03:55

I use this device.
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Search for: Gates 91153 Hand Held Hose Cutter
For example: https://www.amazon.com/Gates-91153-Hand-Held-Cutter/dp/B000CRDM06?ref_=ast_bbp_dp

Title: Re: Cutting hardtop driver's and pax's window weather strip
Post by: wayne R on February 08, 2020, 00:14:02

I still have found over the years owning Cadillacs and Buicks,and you know how many weather
strip rubbers they have, that the best way is still by hand with a pair of those cheap  plastic
snap of blades is best.
1--Use new blades every time
2--Available  in all hardware stores
3--use a good flat wooden block on bottom sos handle  clears bench top
4--When cutting slide blade forward and backward lightly, let the blade do the cutting, parallel.
5--depending on the shape and manufactures brand ,vary with rubber hardness.
6--The cut will come off straight and clean.
7--Sorry this example is just a garage door bottom seal.

Title: Re: Cutting hardtop driver's and pax's window weather strip
Post by: Benz Dr. on February 08, 2020, 01:07:01

I cut them a bit long and then we use a belt sander to finish them. It leaves a smooth edge and a nice finish.

Title: Re: Cutting hardtop driver's and pax's window weather strip
Post by: specracer on February 08, 2020, 01:57:44

Best for me was an Olfa knife (a super sharp snap off type, that the clear film guys use), lubricated with some glycerin (also handy for the seal installation). 

Title: Re: Cutting hardtop driver's and pax's weather strip (Got great info - thank you)
Post by: Mike H on February 09, 2020, 04:29:55

I'm with the Doctor,
Pressing down on the rubber to make a cut distorts it.
Cut long, mark the length and angle with a fine white pencil.
A bench grinder with stone wheel gives a top result. Start gently.
Mike.