I am curious about peoples opinions on engine and bonnet seals. The two types I know of are;

the standard version (with the clips) mounted to the body
Or
The Mexican type that mounts to the bonnet.

what are people's expiences. Are the mexican ones better or is the standard type?
Discuss...

(My reason for asking is i've had to remove my standard clips due to rusting and I'm not sure how to proceed)

Mexican every day

Get rid of that stupid channel that does nothing except rust


Have a look here

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=36756&page=3 

I have had the Mexicians on my Daily driver for past 8 years no problems they work well and dont moove or RUST

I also have the origionals on my restored cars and they work well as designed but the car dosnet get drive every day

when you do remove the origional clip strips try and not damage the surface under neath as that will be the new surface that the mexican seals sit on

I used and Origional seal for across the top of bonnet with clip section removed and used the origional 3 corners pin rubbers into the origional holes on the corners then just trim the lower section to length to match the new mexican seal where it ends on bonnet

I used contact glue to stick the center section across the bonnet it had to be taped in place for a day while the glue dried

What's everybodys prefered method for removing the old strip?

I've only removed it on one of my bugs and it was pretty crusty to start with so it just pulled off like a loose thread, but its in good nick and very well still attached on my Lbug??

If you are going to glue a strip there you are better off using the original

I found it was better to use another piece of Mexican seal across the very front of the windscreen lip
Spend time getting the bonnent to fit as far back as possible

Now mine is glued on i cant really take it off again

The trouble is if you use contact adhesive and put too much on dust and crap stick there and look dirty
If you dont put much on it doesnt stick properly

I have no trouble with water egress without the stuck down strip and my car lives outside 24/7

This is with it on

Yep, pull it off like a zip generally, it's thinner material than the body sheet metal and comes off no prob. Just removed all the trim clips on the interior and they are harder, more grinding thin till it goes blue at the welds, then pull it off with pliers.

So the general choice for a daily driver would be the glue on mexican... you've sold me on them.

I mean after I cut out ALL THE BLOODY RUST that is.. Ha haha

As far as the engine lid goes what's the deal with them? Do they make them for pre-67's? Or is it best to clark rubber it?

Also, Has anyone used the mexican engine lid seals with (top opening) empi deck lid cooling kits/ extenders... (the things that pop the lid!)

Cheers for the discussion it's very enlightning

Also, big cheers to Bizarre for the photos
:two thumbs up.
I was wondering how I was going to tackle the front part... problem solved!

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Originally posted by phoenix_dr So the general choice for a daily driver would be the glue on mexican... you've sold me on them. I mean after I cut out ALL THE BLOODY RUST that is.. Ha haha As far as the engine lid goes what's the deal with them? Do they make them for pre-67's? Or is it best to clark rubber it? Also, Has anyone used the mexican engine lid seals with (top opening) empi deck lid cooling kits/ extenders... (the things that pop the lid!) Cheers for the discussion it's very enlightning

Nice one Lee
cheers

This thread has already answered my unasked question.... This forum has a wealth of info if you know where to look !!!

and you can buy it from clark rubber.

I just used a flat blade screwdriver like a chisel and a hammer to remove the front and rear strips from my 76. I short swift blow seems to crack the spot welds pretty easily.
Then a quick clean up with flap disc and angle grinder, bit of deoxidine, the lightest skim of filler and you are ready to repaint.