Tips for "restoring" the black trim on side windows?

Hey everyone. Was wondering if anyone had some tips for making the black trim around the windows look like they used to. Any chemicals they've had success with? Or if it requires a certain paint.. or other thing done to it

 

Not a permanent fix, but try armorall. I used to have a hard top Jeep with scratches and fading all over the black top. I would wipe it down and it looked brand new. Lasted through 4-5 hard rains. Try the wipes, Cheap and easy.

 

tire/rubber cleaner followed by wiping clean with Isopropyl Alcohol, then applying a trim coating like carpro dlux, Ammo frame pro, or cerakote's trim coating. after that, use something like 303 or amsoil mudslinger on a regular basis to prevent fading/oxidation.

 

They are 100% replaceable and cheap. Got mine on Amazon oem toyota. Makes truck look new.

 

I would try a 303 cleaner, then apply their sealer for rubber trim with a pad. Taking the trim out may require removing trim and glass.

https://www.amazon.com/303-Products...658865868&sprefix=303+cleaner,aps,176&sr=8-49

 

I have tried everything mentioned on the back window trim with no success. The only thing that worked for me was wet sanding with a 2k or 3k wet sandpaper. It was the only thing to get rid of the crud buildup. Then the protectants make it look like new. Just make sure to mask off around the trim so you don't sand your clear coat.

 

Nice. That about settles it then! Thanks everyone, and I will try to update this thread with some pics after I give one of these methods a go

 

I sprayed mine with bedliner

 

The rear window consists of having a single thick, rubber seal/gasket.

Window trim is different from what's on the rear window.

 

They make cerakote wipes that work very well.

 

Yeah I think I paid $30 a pop for mine from the dealer, took like 10 minutes to replace.
FWIW OP if you look em up on any Toyota parts site, just use "weatherstrip," for your search, they'll pop up.

 

Mine came out great. Replacing and or painting here:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/simple-how-to-fix-that-crappy-door-trim.154485/

 

I just read this thread (thanks for posting). This might be the best $30 upgrade yet. It also looks fast and easy. I bet I have spent well more than $30 trying to get mine back to black already lol.

 

Anyone looking for replacement on their 2001-2004 Double Cab, Amazon has them. All four doors for $93.81. I tried painting mine before and that doesn't seem to hold well plus the inner rubber is hard and brittle so it's better to replace.

$114 APDTY 160313 Door Window Glass Rubber Belt Weatherstrip Dew Wipe Sweep Seal Set

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BTGK1M9B?smid=AYUN1EXO5XQB3

 

This Cerakote is highly rated and and has worked well for all the black trim pieces on my 2012. 6 months in and everything still looks like the day I applied it.

$17 CERAKOTE® Ceramic Trim Coat Kit - Quick Plastic Trim Restorer - Ceramic Coating Guaranteed Restoration to Last Over 200 Washes – A Ceramic Coating, Not a Dressing

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SHJVK4G?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

 

My old ones are 22 years old so, beyond worn. I might put that on after about six months of wear with the replacement parts. Thanks for the info!

 

It's not a bad idea to replace these and make sure everything is sealed up. After a few winters with a really leaky one I've said goodbye to my door

 

tagged for ref.

 

Like....YIKES! Good point to replace those aye....