Restoring exterior Rubber finish

[theguru]

My car came with rubber moldings around window frames which have a gloss type finish, this is now starting to come off. Can I restore this and how?

 

[MolaKule]

The gloss-type finish is similar to a clear coat. Apply a heavy silicone based gel or spray, similar to a tire blackwall Glosser.

 

[Randy]

My 1997 was having this problem too. I put some 303 Protectant on it with excellent results. I requested a free sample, and when i got it & applied it, I was convinced & ran out & bought a bottle. It really is unlike most all the products out there, and I've tried about 4-5 of them. 303 website

 

[Spector]

Maquires SHINE spray and wipe on seems to work very well also.

 

[Cujet]

actually there is a product for aircraft leading edge de-ice boots that will strip and re-coat rubber products and leaves a hard, durable, perfectly smooth nice shine, which can be cleaned without stripping the coating off.

BF Goodrich makes a version of this product, as does Boots Edge. If you search for de-ice boot treatments, you will probably find something really good.

This stuff is far better than the armor all type of products. Not even in the same league.

Chris

 

[DavoNF]

That BF Goodrich stuff is called Agemaster. It had better be good because it cost $81 a quart.

I use 303 Aerospace protectant, which does a good job a bit cheaper.

Dave