Weather Stripping Comparison - Does Price Matter? 1963-65 Buick Riviera

Quarter Window Weather Stripping 63-70 Buick Riviera

Welcome to (does stuff garage) While doing testing on our sound deadening decibel meter project I ran into a snag. Wind, water and traffic noise from faulty quarter window weatherstipping is leaking into my life and throwing off my readings. To fix this I ordered a two different seals and decided to do a comparison of their fitment/feel/material on our 1963 Buick Riviera LS swap project. I chose SoffSeal (SoftSeal) for the "brand name" and then a generic no-name for our comparison. The SoffSeal is supposedly direct fit for the 63, 64 and 65 Buick Riviera while the Old Buick Parts brand fits 1964-1974 LeSabre, Centurion, Wildcat, Electra, Riviera.

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SoffSeal - SS-2299
https://www.soffseal.com/ss-2299?__cf...

Cars, Inc (old buick parts) - QS644-2
http://www.oldbuickparts.com/product_...

Since the SoffSeal ended up being extremely hard to fit and about and inch too short (story of my life) I decided to use the Car's Inc version. I used 3M 08008 adhesive but if you have used 3M 08011 let me know the difference, I've been trying to figure it out for years.

I'm glad I went with the Old Buick Parts generic cut to fit weather stripping. I like the softer foam based rubber it appears to be made out of and has since fixed my decibal meter issue. And at less the $25 for either brand it was a pretty reasonably priced upgrade for any classic car DIY project.