On Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:01:44 -0700, "charlie"
wrote:

while we're at it, i have some rubber-ish weatherstripping in my car sealing
the back hatch. at the corners, it's glued together rather than being a
single piece. replacement is in the $400 range so i'd like to try to glue it
back together. it's not torn anywhere.

any ideas what would work?

regards,
charlie

If the Auto Parts can find the generic bulk weatherstrip profile
that matches the car, you can order a full roll of the foam. The
corners, you clip a wedge out of the inside of the curve, apply a dab
of black Gorilla Snot, let dry, stick together.

http://www.auveco.com/ is one source.

You can also get the 'plastic barb fasteners every six inches' foam
in bulk too (Sixties GM products among others) but you might have to
stick it in the holes and make the miter splice in place. (The
"factory" has a jig to locate the molded corners.)

When you get back to where you started, you can either make a butt
splice or a 45-degree scarfed splice.

Dust the contact areas of glue line with a bit of talc or chalk so
it doesn't stick to the door frame till it's well and truly set.

-- Bruce --