Abstract: This invention refers to a strip to protect certain parts of the bodywork, used in the automobile body workshops after the affected parts have been repaired and later, when they are painted. This strip is supplied in reels formed by several strips joined together longitudinally and rolled up, so that the base of strip with adhesive rests on the base of the strip without adhesive.

Abstract: The machine (2) is fed with rubber mesh (1) that has ducts (3) all along the run expelling air in order to ensure the rubber mesh slides smoothly along inside the machine. A system of bevelled blades (4) separated from each other by semicircular shaped grooves (5) apply pressure to the mesh when it passes over a metal roller (6) that has semicircular grooves on its surface (7) coinciding exactly with those of the upper part (5). The cavity created between both makes a perfectly round cut across the foam rubber and welded seams (8) along the whole of its length. A nozzle system releases the glue (9) at high temperature. A double winding system (10) that inserts the hubs (11) alternately into the axes (12) performs the rewinding operation, without the process having to be stopped. Once completed, the weather stripping is packaged in cases (13) equipped with special parts (14).