Rear Window Seal?'s

I have noticed there is a few areas on the rear window seal that look as though they have mold growing on it? Has anyone else had this happen and if so what is causing it? It is spotty looking just like mold, may be unavoidable, but if I can keep it off I would like to. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!! JOE>

 

Daily Bump. Anyone seen this or know why it happens? JOE>

 

Yep, got it on mine...? I don't know what causes it either. I've tried removing it with windex & alcohol and neither helped. I'm thinking of gettin' after it with one of those Mr. Clean Magic Erasers but I can never remember to pick one up when I'm at the store.

 

i have the same problem.. used "back to black" and that didnt work. i would love to know the solution as well

 

I've got it on mine. I've tried all kinda stuff on it. No luck so far. Wish I could help.

 

pics?

 

This is actually my driver's side window, not the rear, but it's the same thing.

 

I've got the same thing on mine... its weird that all the guys that do are from Georgia (and one from MA).... hmmm....

 

i had it on my mazda pick up too. best i could tell its just the rubber gettin weathered and old.....nothin i tried removed it either

 

I'm gonna try a bleach mix solution when i get home... it kills mold. I don't know if it will fade the plastic. (we'll see)

 

yep but mine looks way worse especially on the rear window all the way around n on the sliding glass rubber trim...pisses me off

 

Here's a picture of what the crud on my rear window seal looks like. It's not on any other surface...



I tried using the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and it didn't do much.

 

Yup. That's what mine looks like too. If anyone ever figures out how to get rid of it let me know.

 

Yeah I saw that, went to the site... it's a product. Did you use this product to remove the crud from your window seal?

 

I've got the same issue with the same question.... Ideas?

 

Mr. Clear Magic Eraser will work well on your rear window, however, I have found it's not as effective on the belt line molding.

 

Same thing on ALL my windows.. and my Truck is always in the Sun, so not sure what exactly why that is. It does clean up some if you use Armorall Protectant and scrub w/a bristle brush.. then wipe clean.

 

Has anybody had any luck with solving the seal mold issue? I went to the dealership and asked a couple mechanics and they said most of the tacomas have it and you cant get rid of it. Sounds to me like Toyota needs to fix this issue.

 

Ga guy here to that's had it bad when I bought the truck. I took some real fine sand paper and taped off everything. Then sprayed it with silicon spray about three coates. Lots of lite sanding but just be sure to sand it in one direction.
I also found that a dremel tool with a buffing wheel works best for the side windows.