weather stripping

[tribalman]

*backstory* i was recently away from my car for 3 days and when i got back i noticed a lot of crap on the car like sap, leaves, dirt; that weren't there when i left. i can't wash the car at home so i went to one of the self service places.*/backstory* when i opened the trunk after washing it i noticed some water in the back on the sides and on my sub. i then opened the glass and noticed that the weather stripping in the bottom right corner was not attached and some other areas are rather loose too. what product can i use to re-attach it, or do i need to get new weatherstripping too? it appears to not be torn, just the glue wore off.

[Caretaker]

ah, get a 2009 and you'll never have to worry about it again

[ColonelPanic]

You might not need any, will it stay in place if you put it back on?They do sell weatherstrip adhesive at all kinds of places that may be of use to you.

[ehoff121]

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »They do sell weatherstrip adhesive at all kinds of places that may be of use to you.If you go the adhesive route, use sparingly.I bot a used Toyota Camry that would "weep" adhesive from the back door weather stripping on hot days.Can't tell you how many times I got full of the stuff or how many times I goo gone'd the door jamb only to have more adhesive ooze out the next day.

[jake75]

I wonder if double-stick Scotch tape might do as well.

[tribalman]

Quote, originally posted by Caretaker »ah, get a 2009 and you'll never have to worry about it again eewww. no thanks. i love my 04 too much.panic, i didn't know that existed, that's why i asked. thank you.as for everyone else, thank you for your advice too!and no. if i try and put it back into place it just makes the gap again.

[scherry2]

if its anything like GM weatherstripping the main channel has a metal u shape covered by rubber you should be able to squeeze the channel tighter and push it back on the metal edge.