Custom weather stripping

Legend · Dec 19, 2016

I'm trying to find a source for custom window weather stripping. The company that manufactured mine in 1995/6 was from China and is no longer in business. Any leads on a manufacturer that if sent a sample could reproduce?

Roamer Blue · Dec 19, 2016

Where's FF?

RB

Legend · Dec 21, 2016

FF? Roamer I don't understand your question.

CPseudonym · Dec 21, 2016

FF is a longtime contributor that has an uncanny ability to answer the most perplexing questions with folksy common sense that was cheap to boot.

Legend · Dec 21, 2016

Thanks for the translation. The piece I'm looking for is a rubber strip that runs in the channel to cover screw heads. It's less than half an inch wide and made of flexible rubber not foam.

CPseudonym · Dec 21, 2016

Check an RV supplier because even if you could get from a marine supplier it'll cost a fortune.

Camco RV trim insert is what it sounds like you're after. 100 foot rolls are available for less than $10. Amazon carries it too, $7.50 w/free Prime shipping

Customize it yourself with a box knife.

jungpeter · Dec 22, 2016

You might try steelerubber.com. LOTS of stocked items that might work. Think a custom part for your application might be overkill.

Regards,

Pete

Legend · Dec 22, 2016

Thank you. I will check. Ignore the paint work, that is this winter. But you can see here the shrinking rubber/poly strip that has yellowed over 20 years. That is what I am searching for and need for the entire boat.

Lepke · Dec 22, 2016

Ebay is a good place to find odd weather stripping.

CPseudonym · Dec 22, 2016

It is not weather stripping it is trim insert, that is probably causing you grief on a Google search. It's pretty common stuff, not custom at all.

mbevins · Dec 22, 2016

CPseudonym said:
It is not weather stripping it is trim insert, that is probably causing you grief on a Google search. It's pretty common stuff, not custom at all.

Just what I was going to say.

Legend · Dec 22, 2016

Adjusting search. We will see. Thanks

kartracer · Dec 23, 2016

RV supplier, the roll I bought was black

BobH · Dec 23, 2016

Screw Cover Strips - Sheridan Marine

This came up quite a while ago.

Cyclone · Dec 23, 2016

Check out Taylor Made, they have profiles of the type of product you are seeking.

C lectric · Dec 25, 2016

Also Taco Marine. I thought I book marked the site but I can't find it so google is your friend.

Found some:
http://tacomarine.com/cat--Trim-Moulding--trim.html

http://www.trimlok.com/

http://www.cleanseal.com/

http://www.downwindmarine.com/Portlight-Gasket-Seal-Hollow-Black-Rubber-p-90891254.html

Not all will have anything of interest but I've been amazed at what I've found in sites that I found for some other search.

Legend · Dec 28, 2016

Thank you. I will post a picture of what I'm searching for later this week. It's a challenge.

Legend · Jan 15, 2017

I ordered a Herzing strip from England. Just got it and looks very promising. 11mm. Need to get to the boat and try it now. Could be a winner after two years of searching....

Cyclone · Jan 15, 2017

What is a "herzing strip"

Legend · Jan 16, 2017

Should have said "Herzim" strip and 12mm. Used for RVs.

Legend · Mar 13, 2017

It fits! I will share pictures in the spring. Great win for all island gypsy and Halvorsen owners.

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