Black rubber around outside of all windows???

[BlackoneBlack35]

What is it called & how do to clean it?

[oyoquem]

I just call it the rubber/plastic stripping. I use meguiars rubber/vinyl protectant, works great. About $5 at a local autozone. Any protectant like armor all should work fine too.

[BlackoneBlack35]

Well I usually use armour all to maintain it but what about if the rubber is starting to look old in some spots!? Like if it looks faded or has some type of gunk? Any way to restore it or is it better to get it replaced?

[IMA-G-RIDER]

Are you asking because its stained

or just want to keep it from looking weathered ???


Look into "black again" ..

[oyoquem]

Mine looked faded and the protectant made it look new again. I don't know how bad yours is.

[BlackoneBlack35]

Interesting...ima try meguiars then & see what happens. Yea, it kinda resembles rust but on rubber so im not sure what it really is but i cant stand looking at it cuz my g is all black so u can see the spots.

[TOGWT]

Glass Seals

The seals on automobile are no longer made from natural rubber. Auto manufacturers use a specialized synthetic material called EPDM, (ethylene propylene diene monomer). Natural rubber or blends that contain rubber cannot endure the direct exposure to ultra violet radiation (UV) and oxidation.

EPDM has extremely poor resistance to solvents and oils. Do not use a cleaner or any chemical product that contains oils or Dimethalsilicone (DMS) usually a clear greasy liquid, which leaves a never-dry gloss film, as most contain petroleum distillate solvents that are that are incompatible with EPDM.

Exterior - For dull or faded seals or window mouldings- remove imbedded white stains in vinyl and rubber mouldings; first wipe the mouldings with a multi-purpose cleaner. P21S Total Auto Wash or 1z Plastik Reiniger (Deep Cleaner) both products are excellent for this task. This removes any wax / polish / silicone debris and dissolves surface stains.

Protection - with 1z einszett Vinyl Rubber Care & Potectant "Tiefenpfleger” provides a temperature-resistant seal and a low-shine matte finish Dust-resistant and retards the fading effects of UV rays to keep exterior ‘rubber’ and vinyl looking like new. Apply with a micro fibre towel or applicator pad and give the trim a quick once over.

Interior - The soft seals around doors, windows, sunroofs, hood and trunk are constantly being flexed and compressed all the while being subjected to a hostile environment. Use a product that contains glycerine (Iz enzett Gummi Pflege or Zymol Seal) a natural plant anti-oxidizing agent, it will prolong the useful life of the seal by restoring the original moisture and resist tearing and sticking

For dull or faded ‘rubber’ (EPDM) seals or window mouldings: along the top edge of the door, where the window enters and exits the door there is a gasket, fully roll down the window and use a micro fibre towel and clean in between the rubber seals on both sided of the window. The inside edge of this gasket is usually felt lined and can/will pick up contaminations (oil / grease) as the window is operated. Be sure to clean the inner gasket edge thoroughly at the same time you're cleaning the guides

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