Cleaning rubber window trim??

so I sold my 12 and bought a 14'. The back window rubber trim hasn't been taken care of and has kinda a build up on it not smooth. Is there anything good to clean it with that's strong enough to get it back to new???

 

Subbed for answers. Mine looks gross too.

 

Wish I had an answer. Might try the Autogeek website. They specialize in auto detailing.

 

I use Adams Tire and Rubber cleaner along with some elbow grease. I had all sorts of crud on my trim around the windows.

 

I hear this stuff is pretty good. Going to order a bottle to get paint sealer off my black molding.

 

I may try the pre wow stuff from auto geek too

 

I would like to get the restorer also but man that stuff is costly. (Hell to be poor) But yeah the Pre Wow Cleaner looks to be the way to go from video's I watched on Youtube.

If you watch Autogeek they offer free shipping and 20% off once in awhile. I'm waiting for at least the free shipping before I buy.

 

I've had good luck with a magic eraser and 303 aerospace protectant

 

303 is only a temporary solution given it will wash off in the rain.

 

Is there anything better?

 

I am trying out GTechniq C4 right now. I have close to a year on exterior plastic. Still holding up good.

Everyone likes 303 cause it's cheap but is far from being the best exterior product.

 

If the black trim is Washed out then try Solutions Finish. It is a black dye that works great.

I would like to see if you could apply C4 over solution Finish as that would be the ultimate combination for restoration and protection

 

Really no need to use solution Finish under C4. C4 is a trim restorer coating similar to a paint coating. C4 needs to bond to the plastic.

 

Interesting, do you have photos of faded plastic being restored.

 

Yep.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/gtechniq-c4-permanent-trim-restorer-review.428047/

 

Thank you, I will need to go purchase this

 

Definitely a solid product. I purchased from Autogeek but I waited till they were running a sale.

 

Great idea, I always try and shop around for the best deals, some times Autogeek, Amazon, or Detailed Image.

Right now I am putting together my New pressure washer setup.

Then hopefully begin on working on putting together a weekend detailing business

 

Here is my response to this. I did Meguiars all purpose cleaner diluted 10:1. That stuff works miracles. Then i soak a microfiber towel with Aerospace 303 and make sure the cleaned seal is coated generously .

 

Just purchased C4 hope to try it this weekend