Rubber window trim

**sledhead1** · 03-01-2014, 12:33 PM

What is a long lasting product that i can put on the rubber trim around the windows? Mine are always have chalkiness to them. They always rub off black stuff when im tring to clean my glass.

**swanicyouth** · 03-01-2014, 12:36 PM

DLux. Been there, done that.

**Docpeanut** · 03-01-2014, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by swanicyouth

DLux. Been there, done that.

Good to know! I've got some coming in today

**cardaddy** · 03-01-2014, 01:05 PM

UTTGP or WG Exterior Trim Sealant.

Might want to scrub them all with the new Mothers Back to Black Exterior Trim *Cleaner*. That's NOT the same as the B2B trim stuff, this is actually a brush and cleaner. There is a thread around here from a few weeks back about it. It really works to deep clean rubber and vinyl exterior trim, so that your choice of trim sealant will work much better of course.

**Justin at Final Inspection** · 03-01-2014, 01:11 PM

Just did mine today with Solution Finish. Came out great.

**sledhead1** · 03-01-2014, 04:21 PM

What about Gtechniq C4 Permanent Trim Restorer? Is that DLux stuff like that?

**tpr1634** · 03-01-2014, 04:41 PM

Wolfgang exterior trim.

**swanicyouth** · 03-01-2014, 05:25 PM

Here is a tip for dealing with jacked up rubber window gaskets. Many BMW verts have a pretty thick rubber window gasket that goes between the convertible top and the windshield.

It comes from the factory with some type of coating on it, I'm guessing for UV protection. The thing is, that coating isn't durable and peels partially off - then it looks bad. The coating is shiny, and the area that it peels off is matte, so it looks old when it starts to peel.

What I've found is you sand the coating off the gasket down to bare rubber with fine sandpaper. This will leave the gasket matte black looking - like natural rubber.

At this point, you need to protect it with something - since you removed the shiny UV coating. DLux is what I use and works well.

**Riff** · 03-01-2014, 10:03 PM

What are y'all using to apply the sealant with? I have the Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant.
I tried a round foam applicator but i found it too big for things like window trim.
Then I tried a wedge foam on a wooden stick applicator but the foam is so soft I can feel the wood scraping as I use it.

They both leave brush marks on the trim that's smooth. On the bumpy trim it looks really good! No brush marks with a slightly glossy look.

**Radarryan** · 03-01-2014, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by sledhead1

What about Gtechniq C4 Permanent Trim Restorer? Is that DLux stuff like that?

Yes, GTechniq C4 and CarPro DLux are very similar. I had a hard time deciding between the two of them. I had previously used both CarPro and GTechniq products and they both were great.

I ended up going with DLux, based only on price. I am happy I did, because it is a fantastic product. From what I've heard, though, everyone that uses C4 says the same thing. I think they both do exactly what they are supposed to do and do it very well. When I ran out, I repurchased DLux, only because I have had good experiences with it.

I don't think you can go wrong with either. They are both made by solid companies in the coating game. The only other thing that I could recommend is Ultima Tire & Trim Guard if you don't want an exterior coating, but really the coatings are going to be better at just about everything.

Happy detailing!