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Several different kinds depending on brand. Need more info or a picture in order to give free advice. remember free is somtimes all it's worth
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06-15-2021, 02:39 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-15-2021, 02:42 PM by Maddog.)
Thanks.
Understand "free advice" Still appreciate all of it!
Aluminum 2 inches wide.
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I've done it twice, and while it was straightforward...it wasn't easy. The first 5-6 feet went well, but after that it was a royal battle to slide the new one in place. Worse, it stretched some when it was being installed and then pulled back several inches after a while ( maybe an hour or two). Luckily I hadn't cut off the excess yet, so I pulled some more. If someone has some suggestions I'll be interested to hear (read) them. I tried using some silicone spray lube and it didn't seem to help all that much.
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rub it down with Dawn dish soap, it will slide in much easier.
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Yep dish soap or Vasaline or baby oil will all help a lot
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WD-40 also helps the slide. I was able to find just the rubber seal. Cutting small bevels on the end that is slid into the track helps.
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(06-16-2021, 08:59 PM)K. L. McReynolds Wrote: WD-40 also helps the slide. I was able to find just the rubber seal. Cutting small bevels on the end that is slid into the track helps.
That's an important point...the sharp edges of that aluminum bites into the seal and really expands your use of colorful language.
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Mine looks like the one pictured. Ugh. I have 3 to replace.
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The Revos apparently are designed to clamp railroad ties and pull together horrifically prepared joints
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Be careful if ordering online.
Rodents chewed a big hole in my door seal last fall.
I searched online, found one that matched perfectly, according to their drawing.
Ordered it, tried to put it in, and it fell out, faster then I could slide it in.
Frustrated, I measured it-it was almost 20 thousandths smaller then the drawing they showed on the website.
No way would it ever stay in the groove.
30 day return policy-no answer when I tried several times, to call.
No reply to several emails.
Almost 40$, wasted.
I called the local Overhead Door, out of frustration, and the installed a new seal and bracket, the next morning, 130$ total, and I didn't have to do anything but watch.
