# Car Buffs: Best Glue for Rubber Seal **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [February 11, 2022, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-buffs-best-glue-for-rubber-seal/959318 "2022-02-11T15:00:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jinx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2022, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-buffs-best-glue-for-rubber-seal/959318/1 "2022-02-11T15:00:13Z")
I need to know the proper glue, epoxy, sealant, etc. to hold a rubber gasket around a door. I’m not exactly sure where this fell from, but it is about the shape of the door and has fallen into the cabin of the car. I need something to bond rubber to metal and withstand a wide range of temperatures. The simpler the glue, the better. I really don’t want to have to fool with protective gloves and/or mixing stuff…unless I must. ---
**Author:** ![beowulff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beowulff/32/542_2.png) [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2022, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-buffs-best-glue-for-rubber-seal/959318/2 "2022-02-11T15:15:09Z")
There’s goop specifically designed for that: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HBI91E/ref=cm\_sw\_em\_r\_mt\_dp\_AD16Y1M0PVBQB3AGDV52](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HBI91E/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_AD16Y1M0PVBQB3AGDV52) ---
**Author:** ![Dandan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a87d85/32.png) [@Dandan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dandan)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2022, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-buffs-best-glue-for-rubber-seal/959318/3 "2022-02-11T15:19:48Z")
> [@Jinx](#): > > I’m not exactly sure where this fell from, but it is about the shape of the door and has fallen into the cabin of the car. How will you know where to glue it, if you don’t know…? You might take it to the dealer, they should (!) have the expertise and glue. Auto parts stores have a myriad gasket and trim cement to choose from; they’ll advise. Look at the other door for location hints. Hold the freshly glued gasket with tape 'til the glue sets. You should consult the dealer. Dan ---
**Author:** ![Onthefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/9de053/32.png) [@Onthefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onthefly)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2022, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-buffs-best-glue-for-rubber-seal/959318/4 "2022-02-11T18:48:26Z")
3M Weatherstripping Sealer ---
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2022, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-buffs-best-glue-for-rubber-seal/959318/5 "2022-02-11T19:09:30Z")
Yep, and it works great! One thing to consider is that sometimes the weatherstripping isn’t glued on, but sort of mounts onto the door using friction, and may not be expensive to just replace outright, versus the headache of trying to glue it all together. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2022, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-buffs-best-glue-for-rubber-seal/959318/6 "2022-02-11T20:08:51Z")
Thank you. I needed this and have just ordered. ---
**Author:** ![Jinx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2022, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-buffs-best-glue-for-rubber-seal/959318/7 "2022-02-11T21:23:59Z")
Thanks, all. I’ll look into further. ---
**Author:** ![Jinx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2022, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-buffs-best-glue-for-rubber-seal/959318/8 "2022-02-14T15:47:31Z")
If others find themselves in the same boat, I found that most weatherstripping is self-stick. I had a hard time finding what I needed at the hardware store unless I were willing to read the fine print of every bottle of adhesives. Then, I turned to auto supply stores instead where I found: The best choice is a 3M product for just such a purpose to bond a door gasket and take temperature changes and vibration: 3M (Auto, Advanced) Black Super Weatherstrip Adhesive. ---
**Author:** ![Hatchie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hatchie/32/3983_2.png) [@Hatchie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hatchie)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2022, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-buffs-best-glue-for-rubber-seal/959318/9 "2022-02-16T16:02:35Z")
Shoe Goo, a clear rubberized glue, is easy to find, and tough when it’s cured. I used it in my car to fix the same problem.