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Metro Moulded's vert weatherstripping any good?

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Old 04-11-2007 | 07:17 AM
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Metro Moulded's vert weatherstripping any good?

Although my vert doesn't leak a drop of water, I'd like to replace all the weatherstripping simply because it is old, raggety and torn here and there.
So, I was looking around and saw this ebay item http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-...QQcmdZViewItem
It is as far as I can see a full set of seals for the top + trunk + doors and window wipes for $599. That's not too bad is it? So the question is of course: how is the quality on this, anyone know?

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Old 04-11-2007 | 07:55 AM
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Re: Metro Moulded's vert weatherstripping any good?

metro is quality but price seems high to me. If you look it is priced almost the same as buying from gm. the only reason it is still a decent deal is because of the door seals. plus this kit doesn't include the tonneau seal (I don't think but don't quote me on that.) could be alot cheaper though, it is just rubber. I am sure it will get cheaper, right now they have to make up for the cost of making it all after they recoup that I am sure it will come down.
Old 04-11-2007 | 10:48 AM
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Re: Metro Moulded's vert weatherstripping any good?

Well, that's great to know that at least it is quality!
I agree, $600 is nice chunk of change - but I checked the prices on Metro's website and when adding all these pieces together it came up to $8-900 without the window wipes (couldn't find those). Adding those from another vendor it is easilly $1000.
So, since I couldn't find any kits for convertibles on Metro's site, I thought a rough 40% discount is pretty good - unless Im getting my facts mixed up here...



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Old 04-11-2007 | 12:53 PM
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Re: Metro Moulded's vert weatherstripping any good?

no you're right it is a 40% discount but that really shows how overpriced the msrp is but at least someone finally stepped up and decided to make it.
Old 04-13-2007 | 01:21 AM
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Re: Metro Moulded's vert weatherstripping any good?

Ive looked into them and they wont sell a single piece i need. i must buy a form of a kit to get it, bummer. its the only place ive found that makes the kit
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