Best product for rubber weather stripping/trim??

[Speardog]

I refuse to use armorall on anything now and want to use something that will preserve the rubber trim around the windows on the exterior. What do you guys recommend? Does anyone make a product that is rain proof to prevent streaking?

[davidc]

DG 253. If you look over DG's products there are a few that would apply but 253 is the one I use the most.

Dave

[Evan.J]

CarPro CQuartz DLux Rubber and Plastic coating

[Radarryan]

CarPro CQuartz DLux Rubber and Plastic coating

:iagree:

[Harry Da Hamster]

I have personal experience with Ultima Tire and Trim Guard Plus and i would highly recommend it. It's virtually permanent and absolutely no streaking or bleeding of product after it rains.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy Gtechniq C4 or CarPro DLux either. I heard great reviews but i don't have personal experience with them.

[KillaCam]

DG 253. If you look over DG's products there are a few that would apply but 253 is the one I use the most.

Dave

+1. Or DG 271, 531, and even 301.
If you're looking for something more permanent try DLux

[HateSwirls]

Chemcial Guys VRP works well and it does last , not like the trim coatings but the price is much less.
Plus you can dilute it 1:1 and not lose anything.

I use it on my tires , trim and engine bay.
Water based and dries to the touch in seconds.

[FUNX650]

I refuse to use armorall on anything now and want to use something that will preserve the
rubber trim around the windows on the exterior.
What do you guys recommend?
Does anyone make a product that is rain proof to prevent streaking?
What year is your vehicle?

Due to rubber's tendency to break-down quite easily from UV-rays:
Not too many OEM's use actual rubber for seals anymore.
They use EPDM "rubber" instead.

Most of your vehicles maintenance manuals call for di-electric silicon grease
to be used on the EPDM seals. I prefer not to, though.
Either: 303 AP; Meguiar's #40; or SilGlyde Lube...works fine for me.

:)

Bob

[HateSwirls]

I want to say Bob you are one of the best here when it comes to giving solid advice. :dblthumb2:

Thanks:dblthumb2:




What year is your vehicle?

Due to rubber's tendency to break-down quite easily from UV-rays:
Not too many OEM's use actual rubber for seals anymore.
They use EPDM "rubber" instead.

Most of your vehicles maintenance manuals call for di-electric silicon grease
to be used on the EPDM seals. I prefer not to, though.
Either: 303 AP; Meguiar's #40; or SilGlyde Lube...works fine for me.

:)

Bob

[bigbadbp7]

Megs #40 for sure!

[KillaCam]

Megs #40 for sure!
OP wants something that is rain proof and doesn't streak. Meg's #40 is water based so it's not going to last long in the elements.

[Speardog]

I didn't expect this many responses, lol. Now i have too many options. Btw, my vehicles are a 2005 Ford F-250 Harley and a 1998 Viper GTS if that makes a difference on trim material.

[artofdetailing]

303 protectant is a good option

[Meticulous-Detail]

DG 531 is a good choice and inexpensive.

[brondondolon]

megs #40 is a good product but i have came to conclusion that it works best for wheel wells. Maybe im putting it on to heavy but when i use it on my trim it tends to run when it rains. On top of that the smell is so pungent that even though i use it on the exterior my interior ends up smelling like it and no odor eliminator gets rid of the smell.