Need help with rubber window trim 2004 Sienna

[robwoodgto]

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I am wondering if anyone has a method to clean this trim up. It looks to me as if the finish is no longer there. I have tried Mothers VLR and it did nothing. I tried Gyeon Trim and it also did nothing. I was going to try a heat gun but figured I’d ask for some help on this one. I did read brake cleaner could help, or even engine treatment products like Lucas could help. Any ideas would be helpful and appreciated.

I cleaned the glass but can’t seem to get rid of the white specks next to the rubber gasket. It seems like the are etched into the glass but the glass feels smooth.

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[robwoodgto]

Does no one have any suggestions?

[2black1s]

Looks like a build-up of mineral deposits on the glass. I'd remove it with a single edged razor blade. You could also try something like "Lime-Away" or "CLR" but if you do be sure to test for compatibility with the surrounding surfaces.

For the trim, if it is plastic/rubber, I would try cleaning with the same "Lime-Away" or "CLR" followed by lacquer thinner. Again, test for compatibility. Then apply a protectant or sealer. If it's metal trim, then I would try a fine polish or AIO followed with a protectant or sealer. If that doesn't work then I would repaint it with a matte or semi-gloss rattle can.

[LEDetailing]

Sorry for the crummy photo. Screenshot taken from a video. (Left prior to cleaning, right cleaned)

I cleaned my parents 2009 Toyota Sienna window trim with HD Speed polish (by hand). Sounds strange but I’ve had the same luck cleaning rubber with rubbing compound. Use a microfiber or if MF doesn’t cut the crud off, try a stout fiber terry cotton towel.


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[LEDetailing]

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[jem7sk]

I have the same thing going on with my car. I think it may be oxidation. I've tried several recommendations but nothing has worked yet.

I heard that Solution Finish will remove oxidation.. that is what Chris West said. I got a bottle the other day and applied it to my very weathered plastic cowl and it did an amazing job at restoring it. I've tried so many things and nothing worked but so far Solution finish has made it look new again. I have yet to try it on my window rubbers/dew wipers but I will be trying it soon to see if it will restore them.

[robwoodgto]

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Looks good. I will try. Thanks.


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[robwoodgto]

Looks like a build-up of mineral deposits on the glass. I'd remove it with a single edged razor blade. You could also try something like "Lime-Away" or "CLR" but if you do be sure to test for compatibility with the surrounding surfaces.

For the trim, if it is plastic/rubber, I would try cleaning with the same "Lime-Away" or "CLR" followed by lacquer thinner. Again, test for compatibility. Then apply a protectant or sealer. If it's metal trim, then I would try a fine polish or AIO followed with a protectant or sealer. If that doesn't work then I would repaint it with a matte or semi-gloss rattle can.

I never thought about clr. And like always when I’m looking for my bottle of clr...that I haven’t used in a few years I can’t find it.

I figured I would try the clr then polish it like LED did. Thanks.


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[robwoodgto]

I have the same thing going on with my car. I think it may be oxidation. I've tried several recommendations but nothing has worked yet.

I heard that Solution Finish will remove oxidation.. that is what Chris West said. I got a bottle the other day and applied it to my very weathered plastic cowl and it did an amazing job at restoring it. I've tried so many things and nothing worked but so far Solution finish has made it look new again. I have yet to try it on my window rubbers/dew wipers but I will be trying it soon to see if it will restore them.

Thanks for the solution finish recommendation. I hadn’t thought of that one. I guess my first thought is to try to repair (clean my way to a new finish) but I may need to go this route.


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[Shane731]

HOW TO CLEAN MOLD AND MILDEW OFF A BLACK VEHICLE TRIM WITH A MAGIC ERASER AND UNIVERSAL CLEAN & PREP - YouTube (https://youtu.be/szHUd_MuDyQ)

[robwoodgto]

HOW TO CLEAN MOLD AND MILDEW OFF A BLACK VEHICLE TRIM WITH A MAGIC ERASER AND UNIVERSAL CLEAN & PREP - YouTube (https://youtu.be/szHUd_MuDyQ)
Thanks Shane for that link. After watching him with that Magic Eraser and LED suggesting the rubbing compound it looks like the key to solving this issue is abrading the surface of this rubber. I’ve done one side with the rubbing compound today so I’m going to try one door with the magic eraser and the other door with 1500 sandpaper. I’ll post the results tomorrow. Thanks.

[Mike Phillips]

Does no one have any suggestions?


Sorry, but looks like you posted this on a Saturday, so I probably missed it once it fell of the forum homepage under "Recent Threads".

Here's the deal, nothing is going to restore this trim back to looking original because the material itself has deteriorated.

The best results I ever was able to get was to find something I liked... and then start applying it after every wash. In my case I used Wolfgang Exterior Trim Seal and a small piece of terrycloth I cut out of a towel, smaller than 2" square. I rubbed the rubber trim like this on a 2004 Honda Accord for at least a YEAR - and after a year the trim looked decent.


Some people think I like old cars because they are old.

Wrong.


I like them because their body lines and style are distinct and endure over time. You can't say this about modern cars.

The other reason I like old cars is because they don't have any stupid rubber or vinyl trim like you show in your picture. They have chrome, stainless, aluminum and nickel trim and for these you simply run your buffer and whatever pad and product you're using on the paint and they come back SHINY.

Sorry to see the way it looks. Find something you like and start using it - start massaging the trim with the product.


:)

[robwoodgto]

Sorry, but looks like you posted this on a Saturday, so I probably missed it once it fell of the forum homepage under "Recent Threads".

Here's the deal, nothing is going to restore this trim back to looking original because the material itself has deteriorated.

The best results I ever was able to get was to find something I liked... and then start applying it after every wash. In my case I used Wolfgang Exterior Trim Seal and a small piece of terrycloth I cut out of a towel, smaller than 2" square. I rubbed the rubber trim like this on a 2004 Honda Accord for at least a YEAR - and after a year the trim looked decent.


Some people think I like old cars because they are old.

Wrong.


I like them because their body lines and style are distinct and endure over time. You can't say this about modern cars.

The other reason I like old cars is because they don't have any stupid rubber or vinyl trim like you show in your picture. They have chrome, stainless, aluminum and nickel trim and for these you simply run your buffer and whatever pad and product you're using on the paint and they come back SHINY.

Sorry to see the way it looks. Find something you like and start using it - start massaging the trim with the product.


:)

Thank you for your reply. I did use some 3m rubbing compound and then applied CG silk shine and I am happy with results so far. Each day or should I say each weekend I learn something new.


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[Mike Phillips]

Thank you for your reply. I did use some 3m rubbing compound



Interesting.

I would think any compound would stain black trim like this.

But hey... if it's working...


:cheers?

[robwoodgto]

Interesting.

I would think any compound would stain black trim like this.

But hey... if it's working...


:cheers?

Yeah I thought so too but I took LED’s suggestion with it and tried a small portion behind the side mirror. It didn’t stain and did help. I plan on later trying the 1500 wet/dry sand paper and the Mr. Eraser and will post results this evening.


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