Hi guys.

The door rubber (surround) on my passenger door is hanging off at the bottom and keeps getting trapped in the door when closing.

What is recommended to use to stick it back on?

Thank you...

 

Evo-Stik impact adhesive.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Evo-Stick-Impact-Adhesive-Strength/dp/B002NPTNIK/ref=asc_df_B002NPTNIK

I have seen some people use and mention double sided tape over the years but not sure if its long lasting through time.

I would use a small amount of upol's tiger seal or Sika Stixall myself as its has that instant grab and its sure to hold up in all conditions. 

15 hours ago, unofix said:

Evo-Stik impact adhesive.

Also available on Ebay, for those with an aversion to Amazon 🤣

This was posted by jw1982

Posted November 19, 2017

This is a known problem of the Focus MK3. There is a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) that describes the recommended repair procedure for this problem.

The problem is basically caused by a reinforcement wire that is vulcanised inside the rubber material of the weatherstrips. During the manufacturing proces of the weatherstrips this reinforcement wire is stretched. During time the reinforcement wires shrink and puts a significant amount of tension on the weatherstrips. This amount of tension causes the weatherstrips to come loose at the ends or in corners.

The TSB describes the procedure to cut the reinforcement wires at a few particualr locations to eliminate the tension on the wire. When cutting the wire you actually hear it snap. After cutting the reinforcement wire the weatherstrips can be glued back into place. Ford prescribes a 2K adhesive for glueing the weatherstrips. I personally prefer Loctite 406 for glueing the weatherstrips. Loctite 406 is an instant adhesive specifically designed for rubber and plastic material.

Just glueing the weatherstrips back without cutting the reinforcement wire is usually only a temporary solution. This usually causes the weatherstrip to come loose at a different location (usually in the corners).

 

• 
  1

Very interesting thank you

Door Seal Focus Service Information:

Door Seal Focus Service Information.pdf

I used this on mine yesterday and it's worked perfect and all of mine were hanging off or loose on parts of the door.

To the point dust was seriously getting into my car and clouding everything.

It's about £10 from various stores big I got mine from Maxwell's.

Hope this helps.

Mick 

I bought some Evostick Impact Adhesive, all good now, thanks all...