boot lid seal

[SprintMWU773V]

Car came with the wrong type of boot lid seal and it makes it rather difficult to close sometimes. Have taken a good condition seal off of a spare lid in storage which will fit just fine. It was obviously glued on with something but not sure what the best glue would be. I also assume this task is easier with the boot lid off of the car.<br>
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Any suggestions as to a suitable glue most welcome. So far all I can think of is bathroom silicone sealant.<br>
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Mark

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[alun n]

Evo stik!

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[slant04]

Its bonded on with a brush on trim glue. I can't recall the name of it, but if you speak to adecent paint factor, they will be able to help. I'll try and source the name soon for you

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[redrichie]

EvoStick 528 is the stuff you need.

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[paulgeering]

..but make sure you clean off as much of the old adhesive from both surfaces first (petrol or hot air). Then rough up the painted surface with appropriate grade wet n dry before applying adhesive.

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[Stan Part]

Just about to stick my seal back on (new boot back from being painted).<br>
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However I now realise that there is a slit in the seal, I didn't note which way round it goes, I mean does the slit side go up against the metal or is on the exposed side.<br>
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[Stan Part]

no one then? - could someone PLEASE have a look on their car then to see if the slit is exposed (?) if it isn't it must be on the inside against the metal.<br>
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It's just I'm planning to glue mine on tomorrow and I'd hate to get it wrong<br>
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Pretty please.

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[PurpleBargeKen]

Sorry I can't help Alan. I took my old seal off and replaced it with a Quiller or Rimmer item which fits around the lip of the boot itself. It is a bit difficult to close the boot lid sometimes but that should ease in time and with use. Good luck. I'm sure someone will help you out....<br>
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Ken

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[Stan Part]

Thanks Ken <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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[Richard the old one]

I have just had a look and the slit on on the inside so you can get on with the task tomorrow.

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[Stan Part]

Thanks Richard, very gratefull.<br>
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ALAN

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[PurpleBargeKen]

Told you someone would know<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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[Stan Part]

Done it, took half a tin of Evo Stik (which incidently said wasn't suitable for cellulose paint), but the odd thing was (remember I was reusing the oringinal seal), that I had about 3 inches left over at the end which I had to cut off - very odd <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START : --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/ohwell.gif ALT=":"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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