55 trunk weather strip install

[rtg]

Dumb question, does the weather strip attach to the trunk lid or the body of the car?

rich

 

[86lxcoupe]

Rich - It attaches to the lid. Good luck.

 

[odlewis]

Dumb question, does the weather strip attach to the trunk lid or the body of the car?

rich

it attaches to the body , however

Dumb question, does the weather strip attach to the trunk lid or the body of the car?

rich

The weatherstrip attaches correctly to trunk lid ,however it fits and seals better if installed on the body. I learned the hard way.
M.L.

 

[rtg]

what did you use to take the glue off after you removed the weather strip?

 

[odlewis]

what did you use to take the glue off after you removed the weather strip?

Acetone

 

[rtg]

Thank you

 

[odlewis]

I used acetone didn't affect the paint, but removed the glue. Much patience needed
M.L.

 

[Douglemmo]

There is a weather strip adhesive remover in a spray can, I think 3M makes it. Easy to use, works great. Check your local parts store.