One of the better innovations in weatherstripping of the 1970’s is the locking strip. Anything to make the job of installing glass into a vehicle easier was a welcome change in the automotive industry. A locking strip is simply that- a small, narrow strip of rubber that inserts into a groove in a gasket, locking…
For years replacing your windshield or back window meant using the rope-in method. Many a windshield has been broken this way and most consider it a difficult pain in the you-know-what process. In the 70’s locking strip type gaskets quickly became a popular choice. They have an easier installation but still great function and appearance….
Taking a look back at 2020, it’s been an extraordinary time in our industry, to say the least. With the pandemic, tumultuous cultural environment, crazy election, and constant uncertainty of the future, it’s safe to say that 2020 had its share (plus some) of obstacles and challenges. Through all of it, people were able to…
Let’s say you’re trying to seal an old 1930’s car. Many of these vehicles came with little or no weatherstripping. Or maybe you’re working on something obscure that NOBODY carries replacement parts for. Or something more general like an RV, boat, or trailer- or anything that needs weatherstripping- and you can’t find a direct part…
We are a small, family-owned company and we have the BEST people! The Steele Spotlight highlights each Steele team member so you can see WHO makes Steele so great! In the Spotlight this month is……. Employee Name: Brian Moyer Title/Position: Director of Business Development & Communications Length of time at Steele: 5 years Hometown: Mooresville,…
How can you tell when your seals aren’t doing their job? Well, there’s the obvious ways, of course, like wet carpet in the trunk or wicked wind noise coming in the doors, but what if you want to be more proactive than that? That’s where the dollar bill test comes in. This test is used…
We are a small, family-owned company and we have the BEST people! The Steele Spotlight highlights each Steele team member so you can see WHO makes Steele so great! In the Spotlight this month is……. Employee Name: Mary McEntire Title/Position: Marketing Assistant Length of time at Steele: 2 years Hometown: Born in El Paso,…
Toyota Land Cruiser Overlanding, cruising or just daily driving- whatever you do with your Land Cruiser, you can now ensure it’s #SealedWithSteele! Photo credit: @rolan.dsouza via Twenty20, @TonyTheTigersSon via Twenty20, @patrick_durkin via Twenty20 1963-74 FJ40 Front Door Vent Window Weatherstrips #70-4312-55 This Front Door Vent Window Weatherstrip pair is designed from the original parts for…
Our Peel-N-Stick items here at Steele are top quality rubber parts made to provide a clean, finished look, last for years to come, and hold tight in any conditions (thank you 3M adhesives). Just like with any other good thing, you have to do the hard work up front to get good results. What I’m…
We are a small, family-owned company and we have the BEST people! The Steele Spotlight highlights each Steele team member so you can see WHO makes Steele so great! In the Spotlight this month is……. Employee Name: Joanna Agosta Shere Title/Position: President Length of time at Steele: 15 years Hometown: Denver, NC What is your…