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J_Speegle:
An often seen mistake we see on the show field is the use of black weatherstrip adhesive on classic Mustangs and Shelby's

Originally a yellow brush applied product was used. We can see evidence of it on original cars around the door weatherstripping, trunk weatherstripping and even the luggage protector strip on the drivers side wheel tub pinchweld in the trunk.

Not all of them are messy originally, but typically they never "stayed within the lines" all the times on any car. These pictures just illustrate those incidents.













Many of us have used a product sold by HERCO as a neoprene rubber contact adhesive

I find it easiest to purchase on EBay under the heading 1 Pint Neoprene Rubber Contact Adhesive






It comes in a metal can with an application brush inside the can attached to the lid

Many of us have found that if left in the original container with the bush that comes attached to the lid, that the brush rusts and in turn contaminates the glue turning it a medium brown, so we have been removing the brush from the lid when we receive the product

Though the product will darken over time to an off brown it looks bad to apply it in this stat. Recently I found that the container itself contributed to the change of color (with brush removed) so when I received the last bottle I receive immediately transferred all the liquid to a glass jar.

Lastly if not sealed well it will harden in the container so seal it well and purchase only what you need for the job your working on - what has worked the best for me.

As always - hope this helps and saves some of you time and effort

CharlesTurner:
Thanks for posting.  A common detail overlooked, yet relatively easy to duplicate (with the proper technique and product.)

JKWilson:
Not endorsing this seller, I've just kept it in my watch list for a number of months now. Here's what Jeff is referring to for anyone that can't find it:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/360122241398?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

CharlesTurner:
This link should last longer, search of sellers items, keying on neoprene.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/hercoman001/m.html?_nkw=neoprene&_sacat=0&_odkw=neo&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m270.l1313

JKWilson:
Fortunately the seller has his listings posted so they "self renew", for lack of a better description. When the ending date comes up, they just repost automatically. You can also just add the seller to your "favorite sellers" list. I've done that with a number of sellers that will occasionally pop up offering something interesting and I check through the list occasionally. You've been added to that list for quit awhile Charles! ;)

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