well painted my door jams amd inner doors to get them hung for proper fit and alingment put the weather strips on (3 piece deal on 50) happy with the bottom and small s-shaped but really messed up on rubber that goes top and sides after putting it on found no way to mask off to possibly redo the edges what is the best way to remove this piece if paint comes off so be it ill just have to redo that part of both doors adhesive only been on a couple of days thanks andy

I'm not sure I completely understand your question but I'll give it a shot. If you are asking how to remove the weatherstrip without damaging it, I'm not sure that's possible. I've never been able to remove one without destroying it but then again all of the I removed over the years were old & trashed anyway. If you're wanting to remove any adhesive left on the door 3M makes an adhesive remover that might do the job.

hats what i wanted to know i think i can get the new strip off w/o damaging it if im careful possibly with a razor if not will have to get some more its the removal of the glue from the door that has to come off because i know ill have to redo the edges thanks andy

If I remember correctly 3M makes a weather strip adhesive remover

If you have not purchased the 3M product, you can first try plain old Mineral Spirits, Naptha, Final Clean, lighter fluid, Turtle wax Bug and Tar Remover.

The 3M product is a blend of solvents, so why spend more money on something you probably have but just don't know it.

The solvents will plasticate and soften the rubber based adhesive and make it easier to remove. The solvents will also soften and basically chemically ruin rubber or foamed rubber weatherstrip as well. The rubber/adhesive will swell and get slimy.

As usual, wear protective gloves as you all should know that solvents are absorbed by the skin and have a direct affect on Kidneys, Liver and our nervous system. Save these organs for longer life and possibly, "Drinking" once and a while.

I have some experience in this area as I have spent the last 27 years of my career formulating adhesives and coatings. I too have violated the glove policy when I was younger. A friend of mine now 75 yrs old is suffering from damage to his nervous system from using solvents over long periods of time without PPE (Personal Protective Equipment. As a Rresult, his quality of life has been altered permanently.

Good luck and I hope this information helps.

If it is the black 3M stuff, mineral spirits will dissolve the glue and not harm automotive paint. If it is the yellow stuff, I have no idea.