What's good stuff to use on outer window rubber?
 

Is there some stuff for blackening and/or reconditioning the outer window rubber, in particular where you're arm would rest? I see mine is fading some and after neglect, my brother's car actually has it peeling away its so brittle.

Also, on a honey comb grille, 2000 model year, anthing out there to help faded grey come back? Otherwise a billet grille might happen, which may not be a bad thing;)

Try turtle wax ice. Best I've used for the black rubber, etc. Good on paint too.

Um no, sorry but that is not going to do anything on this rubber.

For stuff this old and neglected and faded there is not much you can do. Anything you put on it will be temporary.

I tried using Poorboys trim restorer on a Jeep that is only 4 years old. Looked great for 5 min. Then I used Megs Trim Dressing, it didn't do much either, nor did Hyperdress.

Not sure this a whole lot you can do without introducing some sort of dyed product.

Ya, kinda figured I am kinda S.O.L here, but waxing slopiness seems to help for a bit. I was thinking there was something to keep it somewhat flexible. Hold on, just remembered, I use Motorcraft silicone spray on the front cv boots to keep them moistened up. Maybe I'll try it or some light coating of silicone brake fluid, DOT 5 i think.

Heres the advice I can give granted no pics to work with...
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For re-coloring ONLY: BONDO Restore Black (Wal Mart, $10)

For keeping the seals protected: Hyper-Dressing, Natural Shine, etc...

To attempt to renew: Natural Shine (Walmart, Megs product, $7), Silicone spray (already mentioned), or try a google search-- may find something...
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BUT-- your best bet is going to be to replace them and keep them conditioned.

Good Luck!

Cool fellas, now mind you they are still nice, not brand new, but good for 8 yrs old. I just wanted to keep them that way. I'll be trying it today during my pre winter wax/detail. Now, any advice on keeping the neighbor inside so he's not bustin' my balls every 2 mins. ?

What's your neighbor's problem? What does ne/she do to you? We need more details so we can help you with a good defense - or better yet - a good offense - or maybe real offensive tactics if you deem nesesary.

Hello from florida!
Ive used some silicone spray you can get at about any parts store. i actually try to spray all rubber seals on the truck and wife's van every 3 months. keeps the seals lookin new. also if the seals are dried out too bad, replacing them would be the best, but if they look and feel just a little dry, silicone spray will work. after you spray, work it in with your fingers,to get it in the seals really well.

I know it does a great job on the cv joint boots up front, they'd get hot, dried out and start a constant squeek noise.


As far as the neighbor, long story short, they are nosey and like to hear themselves talk. I'm a sarcastic smart ass which does the trick. Just this is like my roof I just did. Every day, questions as I'm trying to nail shingles, then comments like "if that tree wasn't there it would make the job easier". Needless to say he hates this one tree I have in the far corner. I finally lost it (90+ degrees, humid and I'm short tempered) and told him to f&ck off and leave the godamn tree alone. The dumb cracker hasn't really talked to me much since. But wifey comes out and gives us crap for starting @ 7am (legal time). I told her if she or him wanted to do this at 1pm when it's boiling and the shingles tear, be my guest- checkmate dummy! It's a constant thing of "when you doing this? or when are you going to be finished?" And then I get threats if I make too much noise. Oh please, I'm well within protocol, and I begin to list what "protocol" is. I got a 64 Galaxie with a 650 hp BBF 514 waiting for me to fire without mufflers- 3.5" collectors. How quiet do you think it will be with twin 3" spintech's? HAHA *******s as I turn the key.

Sorry, I shoulda said to make a short story long, I got issues, but God was looking over me today, as soon as I started waxing, they took off!:wave: :beers:

If I was you, I would routinely bother them every time I saw them.

Alternately, you know those evil pranks like putting a BB in the hubcap, or puting a BB in the valve caps for the tires so there is a slow leak??? or any other car-related prank...Do thise, and when they start asking for help, you fix the problem-- at a high price. Tell them a detail (that is so in depth that it fixes rattles and such) is worth $500 or something ridiculous. Then, as they think you are a guru, they will shut up, and you will be a LOT richer...

Or just keep flipping them the bird and using the best (worst) language...

I also agree that replacing the window rubber would be best. On the other hand you can try using some Kiwi Black Liquid shoe polish that comes in a bottle with the sponge applicator. That will for sure restore the black color. Once dried, follow up with your favorite dressing/protectant.

As for you grill, nothing beats repainting it. It's just a matter of masking and spray painting.

Blue2000FX4:
Waxing made them go away? Looks like you found the answer on how to repel them. Waxing protects the paint and also protects you - by repeling nosey neighbors.

Agreed on spray painting stuff on the truck...but disagree on the shoe polish on the rubber. As it is, liquid shoe polish is INFAMOUS for causing shoes to crack, so why would you want to use it for the rubber, which its not even made for????

I could MAYBE see using edge dressing on it, but again, why not use something MADE for automotive use?


BTW-- a dressing on top of a shoe polish will do one of 2 things:
1. Sit on top of the polish and not get to the rubber (ie: useless)
2. Eat away at the polish and cause some NASTY streaks and runs down your paint.

Does either of those sound beneficial to you?

Doesnt certainly sound nice how you described it, but then this is what I have ACTUALLY TRIED on my 15 year old car and it seems to do the trick. It's up to you.

Well, I tried my silicone spray as it was readily available. Seems to do good, but I did notice the rubber where your arm rests is cracked so slightly at the seem. I am going to keep up the siliconing for now, just looked a little neglected before that's why I ask. The paint looks killer minus hail damage (chipped clear coat it looks like) but if you're close enough to see it I'll punch ya, too close for me!!!!