Sliding door rubber peeling

[winbasic]

Hi,
Now I've got mechanical and electrical issues sorted, I'm moving my efforts to the interior. There's an internal sliding door with a rubber strip. I've tried using contact cement and taping it whilst it dries but it doesn't hold for too long. It's in an area where it's easy to brush past it whilst going up and down the stairs to the cabin. I'm looking for ideas for a more permanent fix and open to all suggestions. I don't want to resort to duct tape!! Thanks in advance!!

 

[kcassells]

Did you try WELD wood contact cement, brush on not spray. Other tan that replace the gasket.

https://static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/5E094_AS02?$mdmain$

 

[winbasic]

Did you try WELD wood contact cement, brush on not spray. Other tan that replace the gasket.

https://static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/5E094_AS02?$mdmain$

I just used a local cement called Tarzan grip. What are you referring to with regards to the gasket? Is that the backing of the rubber strip?

 

[dingbat]

Right tool for the right job.

Napa carries weather srtipping adhesive. Works like a charm

 

[kcassells]

Right tool for the right job.

Napa carries weather srtipping adhesive. Works like a charm

Yoyo, Saw a number of adhesives on the napa site. Which one did you like/use. Good info.

 

[winbasic]

https://www.3m.com.au/3M/en_AU/comp...erstrip-Adhesive/?N=5002385+3292908126&rt=rud

3m seem to have something like you’ve described Dingbat. So I’m guessing Inused something like acetone to clean the door after removing the existing rubber and buy a new rubber strip. Longer term, should the adhesive be enough to keep the strip on the door or do I need to look at using some sort of clamps to stop it ripping again?

 

[dingbat]

https://www.3m.com.au/3M/en_AU/compa...2908126&rt=rud

3m seem to have something like you’ve described Dingbat. So I’m guessing Inused something like acetone to clean the door after removing the existing rubber and buy a new rubber strip. Longer term, should the adhesive be enough to keep the strip on the door or do I need to look at using some sort of clamps to stop it ripping again?

Here is the stuff I use.....it will not stop the gasket from ripping, but it will not come off.

i clean both surfaces with lacquer thinner. Apply a coat of adhesive to both surfaces. The stuff is pretty tenacious. No need to clamp.

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company...ket-Adhesive-847/?N=5002385+3293194226&rt=rud

 

[kcassells]

Well there ya go! Out with old and in with the new! Good luck, post as you move along.

 

[winbasic]

I went to the local chandlery and they have given me hatch sealant. This seems like foam with a sticky backing. Previously the strip was rubber. Now the door is internal on a hard top so it's not really in direct weather. Should I stick with the rubber or is the hatch sealant going to do a satisfactory job? On the plus side, it seems to have a lower profile so I think there's less chance of 'catching' it as you brush past the door...