Metro or Softseal Door weather stripping

[liquidh8]

Ok, I know a few of us wagon owners are using the Metro, is anyone using the Softseal? The Softseal is almost double the price per pair of doors at some places. Rockauto sells the Metro brand.

Usually you get what you pay for (at least for me anyway it seems), so I am curious if the Softseal is a better product.

Thanks guys.

 

[Longroof79]

Jim,
I was originally going to go with Soff-seal, but a few people recommended going with the Metro brand.
A friend of mine bought a Soff-seal weatherstrip for the trunk of his Cutlass. He said it was stiff and not very pliable. He said he tossed it out and went for a Metro seal, and was pleased with the difference. I don't regret going with the Metro door seals. I almost considered Soff-seal due to cheaper price. I think you'll be pleased with the quality of the Metro product.

 

[liquidh8]

Jack, I have read on few older (4+ yrs) posts on different forums about the Softseal being stiffer. Seams to be a common complaint. I figured I'd start this thread since there are 5 or 6 of us wagon guys doing this or have it already done.

I am thinking the softseal is the way to go. I can hit Rockauto for those, then maybe Dixie Monte for the dew sweep kit (8 piece).

Jim

 

[pontiacgp]

I bought my t top seals from Metro and they were not formed properly. They were sent some pictures and with that they sent me a new set no questions asked and no need to send back the defective ones. They seem to be good quality and they stand behind their product so I would recommend them

 

[Longroof79]

Jim,
I purchased my door seals from Rockauto, but they actually came from Metro directly.
They're manufactured in Minneapolis, Mn....Blakes home town. I think he's also a fan of Metro products.

 

[liquidh8]

I bought my t top seals from Metro and they were not formed properly. They were sent some pictures and with that they sent me a new set no questions asked and no need to send back the defective ones. They seem to be good quality and they stand behind their product so I would recommend them

That is good to know, thank you! Customer support is always a plus.

Jim,
I purchased my door seals from Rockauto, but they actually came from Metro directly.
They're manufactured in Minneapolis, Mn....Blakes home town. I think he's also a fan of Metro products.

Jack, I appreciate that info. We have talked over the years via PM, I believe you told me you got these from Rockauto. I have seen this question come up before over on different forums about different cars, so I figured I would get all the opinions for the wagon here in the open.

Thanks again guys.

 

[pontiacgp]

I got my seals at NOS here in Ontario, with the exchange at 20% plus you might want to see if your dollar saves you some money buying it north of the border. NOS was very helpful in the t-top seal replacement.

https://www.nosreproductions.com/index.php

 

[Blake442]

I was hoping someone would be able to chime in about the Soffseals, but it looks like we all bought from Metro lol...
I am/was happy with mine. Once the car is painted I plan on ordering another set.
There's a bunch of pictures somewhere in my build thread from when I put them on.
If you feel like combing thru it you can see how they look.

 

[liquidh8]

Thanks Blake, I am looking through your thread again right now.

:EDIT: Found the post with your install pics.https://gbodyforum.com/threads/83-cutlass-cruiser-build-thread.7823/page-18#post-137589

Did you glue them all the way around?

 

[Blake442]

I use a very thin bead along the window frame... don't need much.
Around the bottom of the shell I usually put a small dab in between each pin.