Lowrider Cars, Girls, Pictures and Car Shows at LowRiderMagazine.com
Newsletter

Seal The Deal With Steele - Tech Article

By , Photography by

Weather stripping technology has come a long way since the 1930s when seals were fabric webbing screwed into the metal body panels. Today, high-quality aftermarket weather stripping is made with a rubber skin and sponge. The rubber creates a sturdy weather seal, while the sponge gives under pressure and effectively conforms. Top-of-the-line reproduction weather stripping from Steele Rubber will help keep your car looking good while keeping the elements out.

There are multiple purposes for weather stripping. These weatherization products seal out air drafts. They also help eliminate condensation from cars that have been sitting for a while. Weather stripping also provides comfort as it helps keep out road noise and airborne dirt and dust. Weather stripping also prevents water from entering the interior when it's raining or even when you're washing your car.

The small details really stand out when you're customizing or restoring a classic car. One of the most neglected or forgotten parts for a repainted or restored car is the weather stripping. The original rubber on a classic car is usually ripped up, may have been covered with paint overspray, and is no longer soft and flexible. There really is no time frame on the life of weather stripping, but just be thankful that there are companies like Steele Rubber reproducing parts for your classic car. Steele Rubber has weather stripping kits for many vintage Chevy models and other classic cars.

When weather stripping is done properly, the window, trunk and doors of your vehicle will be more airtight and watertight. Dusts, leaks of water and wind noise will be blocked out from entering your vehicle. Now follow along as we restore the jambs on this classic '61 Chevy Impala using Steele Rubber weather stripping.

  • Steele Rubber Assortments
    Steele Rubber has all of the weather stripping needed for this '61 Impala.
  • Steele Rubber Save Painting From Chipping
    New weather stripping can save the paint from being chipped when this newly painted car is reassembled. This door gasket will keep the metal from scratching the paint.
    Steele Rubber Save Painting From Chipping
    New weather stripping can save the paint from being chipped when this newly painted car is
  • Steele Rubber One Piece Gasket Wraps
    This one-piece gasket wraps around the door, keeping out water when you wash the vehicle or when driving in the rain.
    Steele Rubber One Piece Gasket Wraps
    This one-piece gasket wraps around the door, keeping out water when you wash the vehicle o
  • Steele Rubber Weather Stripping Car Door
    Car doors take a lot of abuse from constant opening and closing, and should have new weather stripping to protect them.
    Steele Rubber Weather Stripping Car Door
    Car doors take a lot of abuse from constant opening and closing, and should have new weath
  • Steele Rubber Clipping Weather Stripping On
    Weather stripping for the doors clips right into the factory holes and was installed from one end.
    Steele Rubber Clipping Weather Stripping On
    Weather stripping for the doors clips right into the factory holes and was installed from
  • Steele Rubber Rubber Door Stops
    The rubber door stops also prevent the door jamb from touching metal to metal when the doors are shut.
    Steele Rubber Rubber Door Stops
    The rubber door stops also prevent the door jamb from touching metal to metal when the doo
  • Steele Rubber Door Window Weather Stripping
    The door window weather stripping were ready to be installed.
  • Steele Rubber U Jamb Seal
    The U-jamb seal will keep the dust and dirt out of the regulator and mechanical systems when the windows are rolled up.
    Steele Rubber U Jamb Seal
    The U-jamb seal will keep the dust and dirt out of the regulator and mechanical systems wh
  • Steele Rubber Removing Factoring Weather Stripping
    The factory weather stripping had staples holding it in place and needed to be removed with a pair of wire cutters. It could also be ground smooth.
    Steele Rubber Removing Factoring Weather Stripping
    The factory weather stripping had staples holding it in place and needed to be removed wit
Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
0 comments
Lowrider Magazine