If you’re into classic car restoration or work on your own car, you may have heard the term “rope-in windshield” before, but do you know what it means? Roping in a window/windshield/rear window gasket (or any piece of glass) is installing the gasket by using a rope to pull the rubber lip over the metal…
We’re excited to announce that Steele Rubber Products will be used in the build of a one of a kind 1969 “Fender Fastback” Mustang. The best part- Barrett-Jackson’s new in-house custom builds shop is building it! This epic partnership between Barrett-Jackson and Fender Guitars is sure to produce an outstanding finished product. With weatherstripping and…
The Chevrolet Corvette, the Vette, the iconic American classic, stealing the hearts of many a car lover since 1953. It will forever have its place in American automobile history and folklore. However, there are still many nuanced facts and pieces of trivia that even seasoned Corvette aficionados may not know. The Corvette offered many bells…
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…
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…
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…