Metro or soft seal?

[N PRGRES]

Which brand do you prefer?

[Wallington]

Really?

[N PRGRES]

Really?

yes really….is there something I am
Missing?

[b_hill_86]

I opined on Steele Rubber and Ames, I think it was, in a thread somewhat recently. 

[FormTA]

I personally believe each company makes one that fits something good. Like softseal trunk and x T top. I can't remember who does what good. You'll have to search the site. A few guys did reviews on some.

[N PRGRES]

Ok, yes I was being a lazy a$$ and not using the search function. I am going with the latex seals from “the parts place” since I have seen a fairly good review of those.

[b_hill_86]

Honestly man, I compared those (I mistakenly said Ames earlier) and Steele Rubber and the SR are cheaper and I didn’t notice much if any difference between them. Mine is a hardtop though for what it’s worth.

[N PRGRES]

Honestly man, I compared those (I mistakenly said Ames earlier) and Steele Rubber and the SR are cheaper and I didn’t notice much if any difference between them. Mine is a hardtop though for what it’s worth.

at this point i am just replacing the doors weather striping, not doing the t tops yet

[tinpusher]

I have used metro in the past (79 TA)  and prefer Steel rubber (74;TA) both are hardtop cars.

[b_hill_86]

Honestly man, I compared those (I mistakenly said Ames earlier) and Steele Rubber and the SR are cheaper and I didn’t notice much if any difference between them. Mine is a hardtop though for what it’s worth.

at this point i am just replacing the doors weather striping, not doing the t tops yet

Ah ok. I didn’t try the door seals between them. Truth be told I havent a clue what door seals o have now. I installed them probably 10 years ago

[Wallington]

I thought you were winding us up! Like what oil is best, one of those topics that just goes on and on and never really decides anything!

[roadking77]

I thought there was a time when one was def. better than the other. I have used soft seal and they were fine. I bought the seals for the glass panel of the roof from Steele and they were very good as well.

[sreta]

Maybe five years ago, Metro kit for hardtop cars were 99$ at Summit racing, now it's 384$

[roadking77]

Aint nothin' cheap anymore!

Big reason no one is restoring cars. Have you checked on the price of paint

[Wallington]

Be aware that the brands are Metro SuperSoft and SoffSeal.
I like the idea of the metal reinforced ends of the Steele Rubber seals. But ive not tried them, and are far more expensive, maybe for a reason.

[FormTA]

Ya, Kerry, to your point. Paint has gone ridiculously high! It is totally crazy. Stuff like that will end up killing the hobby.  I believe there will be a lot more going to the recycle yard than get restored because it just costs way too much to save them.

[apfstg]

I figured paint must be crazy one of our local hot rod groups are moving to ‘flat black ‘ and no Crome. I thought the munsters were coming back. Ugly but cheap I guess.

[roadking77]

Chrome is a whole 'nother issue. From what I understand the restrictions on the process have put most guys out of the business. Just a few guys left that are doing that job. It has become expensive and a long lead time.