F80: Rubber trim above door windows

[te37]

I know from BMW experience that this will dry out and look like crap over time. Any way to protect it? I cannot believe a car of this price point would have that exposed rubber like that. Not an M3, but same concept.

[yerffejleahcim]

I use this every car wash.

[Fast4d]

use a dressing that has uv protection

[2sporty]

Gummi Pflege

[brianeck]

Armorall also. Rubber is rubber you have to maintain that on all cars.

[Clark_Kent]

Originally Posted by 2sporty

Gummi Pflege

+1

[mrduder]

I got the Maguiars plastic restorer stuff and it works great! I use it on my rubber windshield trim cuz it gets faded and water spots all over it every singe time you wash the car. use this and it stays nice till the next time it's washed. works great!

[rubber_ducky]

There are lots of products available to keep that area looking factory fresh. Just be sure that whatever product you chose is compatible with rubber. Some of the "black restorer" products are compatible with unpainted black plastics & vinyl but not rubber

[Xtabi]

I detailed my car for the first time today. I used this product on the rubber and plastic. It worked really well. I hope it keeps it protected going forward for many years.

Thanks for making this post. Or else I would not have paid attention to the trim with a special product.

http://www.chemicalguys.com/G6_Hyper...tvd_110_16.htm

[Money2536]

First thing you'll want to do is get it clean. I use a paper towel and Isoprophyl Alcohol and keep wiping until I get most of the black dirt out. It can take a while. Then I use Wolf's Trim Coat that is amazing, but... We can't get it in the US any longer. All of the "back to black" stuff is only temporary and is just masking the problem rather than fixing it.

I have some of this, but haven't tried it yet.

http://www.esotericcarcare.com/gyeon-q2-trim/

[te37]

Originally Posted by Money2536

First thing you'll want to do is get it clean. I use a paper towel and Isoprophyl Alcohol and keep wiping until I get most of the black dirt out. It can take a while. Then I use Wolf's Trim Coat that is amazing, but... We can't get it in the US any longer. All of the "back to black" stuff is only temporary and is just masking the problem rather than fixing it.

I have some of this, but haven't tried it yet.

http://www.esotericcarcare.com/gyeon-q2-trim/

I watched your YouTube video (3 part series) the other day of the M3 detail and paint correction you did, and got a lot of pointers from that, I also did do lots of cleaning with the IPA on the rubber moldings to get them to look new again. Let me (us) know how that Gyeon works out.
Thanks,
Nick

[Cboy]

Originally Posted by te37

I watched your YouTube video (3 part series) the other day of the M3 detail and paint correction you did, and got a lot of pointers from that, I also did do lots of cleaning with the IPA on the rubber moldings to get them to look new again. Let me (us) know how that Gyeon works out.
Thanks,
Nick

I know this is super old but I found it via google. I tried Alcohol and it worked some.

I used stoners tarminator on a microfiber and rubbed a little and it's super clean and like new!

[rjd598]

carpro perl is a longer lasting option than most suggested (minus the coatings obviously) if you don't want to break the bank. prep is the key as to most parts of detailing.

[Cboy]

Originally Posted by rjd598

carpro perl is a longer lasting option than most suggested (minus the coatings obviously) if you don't want to break the bank. prep is the key as to most parts of detailing.

The beauty of cleaning this properly is there is no need to dress it that I can see right now. It's a clean matte black again instead of having shiny spots in it.

[rjd598]

Originally Posted by Cboy

The beauty of cleaning this properly is there is no need to dress it that I can see right now. It's a clean matte black again instead of having shiny spots in it.

you're kidding right? is your trim magically going to repel all the elements once it's BARE with zero protection? it got to that state for a reason. wax/sealants/ceramics are a waste too then...

[Nonopr01]

Originally Posted by te37

I know from BMW experience that this will dry out and look like crap over time. Any way to protect it? I cannot believe a car of this price point would have that exposed rubber like that. Not an M3, but same concept.
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Looks like a lot of rain in your area

[Jason60051]

303 Aerospace Protectant...find it on amazon for $17. Works great.

[Eric S]

Ceramic Boost From Supreme Detail Supply, or the Ceramic coating is what we typically use now

Clean with IPA first, then condition/treat

[Jason60051]

303 rubber seal protectant

[Wo-Wo]

Originally Posted by Jason60051

303 rubber seal protectant

^ this, 100%. As mentioned, IPA (panel wipe) and then treat.