Steele Rubber Products Gaskets and Sealing Systems

About Steele Rubber Products

Few names carry as much weight in the automotive restoration world as Steele Rubber Products. The story begins in 1958, when founder Lynn Steele opened a small shop near Detroit, Michigan — originally building high-performance racing go-carts. Over time, Lynn's path led him through tool and die work and eventually into the world of classic car restoration. While restoring a 1931 Cadillac V12 Town Car in the mid-1960s, he found himself unable to source the rubber parts and weatherstripping he needed. Using his machining background, he made his own molds and produced the parts himself — and quickly discovered he wasn't alone in that struggle. As word spread among fellow enthusiasts in the Antique Automobile Club of America and the Classic Car Club of America, Steele Rubber Products was born.

Today, the company is a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer based in Denver, North Carolina, with over 60 employees and a catalog of more than 12,000 rubber parts. The product line spans classic American cars, trucks, hot rods, muscle cars, RVs, and even commercial marine vessels — making Steele one of the most comprehensive rubber seal suppliers in the hobby. Every part is designed directly from factory originals, and the company backs everything with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

What Makes Steele Rubber Products Stand Out

What sets Steele apart isn't just the sheer breadth of their catalog — it's the depth of their expertise. Parts are engineered for authentic fit and finish, using only high-quality rubber compounds including EPDM for superior UV and ozone resistance. Whether you're sourcing a hard-to-find molded seal for a 1961 Lincoln Continental or a standard door seal for a 1972 Chevy pickup, Steele's year/make/model specific catalog system makes finding the right part straightforward. The company even offers free custom printed catalogs tailored to your exact vehicle.

Steele's most popular product lines cover every major sealing point on a classic vehicle. Their Vehicle Weatherstrip Kits provide complete body seal solutions, bundling everything needed to re-seal a car from top to bottom. For glass-related sealing, their Windshield Seals and Door Window Seals restore a watertight fit around glass panels that decades-old original rubber simply can't deliver. The Door Window Belt Weatherstrip Kits — commonly called window felts — address the critical inner and outer beltline seals that keep wind noise and water out while protecting glass edges from scratching. For finishing touches and custom applications, Steele's Foam & Weatherseal Tape products offer flexible, universal sealing solutions for gaps and edges throughout the vehicle.

Trusted by the Restoration Community

Steele Rubber Products has earned its reputation through decades of involvement in the restoration hobby — supporting TV builds, participating in SEMA and the Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA), and continuously expanding coverage to meet the needs of restorers working on everything from pre-war antiques to late-model classics. If you're serious about returning a vehicle to factory-correct condition, Steele Rubber Products is the place to start.