Cleaner for window rubbers

[vwbassett]

Hi can anyone recommend a cleaner for the window rubbers, seals and stuff. Last waxing session got it on the above and its not comming off with anything ive got plus id like to bring them back to black rather than grey.
Cheers
Adam

 

[Cupra Kev]

I use Auto Glym Bumper Shine for all the plastic trim and window rubber that I manage to get wax onto ... doesn't seem to of done any harm to them and gets them nice and black again

 

[vwbassett]

Hi, does that stuff last long?
Cheers

 

[Cupra Kev]

Lasts a few weeks and then it's generally time to wax the car again anyway

 

[WildChild88]

Yeah I use AutoGlym Bumper Care... best stuff EVER

 

[Rubbish Boy]

Autoglym Bumper Care isn't really a cleaner, it's a dressing. When it washes out you will end up with the wax marks reappearing.

You can use something like AG Fast Glass first to clean, then top with Bumper Care, but I find a good scrub using a small brush ( or old tooth brush on the smaller stuff ) along with some All Purpose Cleaner works well. You need to get right down into the dimples and grooves. Do this while washing the car and it can all be rinsed off and dried as you do the rest of the car. You can then put a dressing (like Bumper Care) on last to make it look black again, having clean trim and rubber will also help the dressing to soak in and make it last longer.

 

[Mat]

Yeah. I used AG Fast Glass before getting all the stuff from you! I used it on the rubbers and the plastic/vinyl that is on the door. Works great! Even removed some wax/polish that was showing on the trims from previous owner

 

[Jace]

I used to Zymol Carbon wax on my plastics, the oils in the carnuaba help keep it black.


I now use 303 Aerospace protectant



If you have white stains on the trim you can get a product called "waxblaster" by Duragloss to remove them, most good online detaining places sell it.