How are you all cleaning the rubber trim pieces that are around the windows? Mine are getting a lighter color to them and would like to see what others are doing to keep these looking good?

How are you all cleaning the rubber trim pieces that are around the windows? Mine are getting a lighter color to them and would like to see what others are doing to keep these looking good?

There's a post here elsewhere about this, but my absolute FAVORITE stuff for this, is Formula 303 Aerospace Protectant.

http://www.303products.com/tech/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=428

There's a post here elsewhere about this, but my absolute FAVORITE stuff for this, is Formula 303 Aerospace Protectant.

http://www.303products.com/tech/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=428

:iagree: Good tip - 303 Aerospace Protectant

Also, be sure to stay away from strong detergents. They could strip the oil out of the rubber. :thumbsup:

Also, be sure to stay away from strong detergents. They could strip the oil out of the rubber. :thumbsup:

Is it bad that wax gets worked into this sometimes when I'm using the buffer?

Make sure you try to avoid the rubber areas if you have a wax or sealant product that discolors those areas. I like using Adams VRT for renewing the look of my rubber and plastic areas.

Is it bad that wax gets worked into this sometimes when I'm using the buffer?

I wouldn't say it's bad, but you definetly want to stay away from them when you can. Something else to consider....get some 1" blue painters tape and tape off the areas you don't want residue on. I like to do it when I detail my car.

I wouldn't say it's bad, but you definetly want to stay away from them when you can. Something else to consider....get some 1" blue painters tape and tape off the areas you don't want residue on. I like to do it when I detail my car.

:iagree: Good idea, that tape doesn't leave any marks and is easy to pull up right?

I like using Adams VRT for renewing the look of my rubber and plastic areas.

:iagree:

I use adams products on the Vette. The other day I detailed my '97 Explorer (my throw down car) and used VRT on rubber trim pieces that were faded from at least 6 years of being parked in the San Diego sun. I was amazed at how the VRT made them look like new... :party:

Dielectric grease works fantastic on weatherstripping and seals. Lasts far longer than the water-based products.