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…
We LOVE vent windows here at Steele- they have a style all their own and are a sign of the times they came from. When restoring a vehicle and bringing it back to original, a vent window is an essential piece of history that must be present. BUT in a custom build or hot rod…
A tonneau cover is a great accessory for any truck if you want to keep the bed dry and free of debris. But a leaking tonneau cover is super frustrating! It defeats the whole purpose of having one. At the request of many of our customers we now offer a seal specifically made just for…
Here at Steele Rubber Products, we are well known for our direct fit rubber and weatherstripping parts for classic cars, trucks and hot rods, but there’s a whole other exciting side to us: Steele Rubber Universal! Our “Universal line” has been carefully designed and curated for the custom car builder or for anyone doing a…