Door Trim Outer Seal

**FinraExam** · 12-19-2010, 12:39 PM

So I'm about to detail my 2002 pearl white acura tl, and was wondering how I could restore my door trim outer seal (I don't know if thats the proper term). It looks to have had a some type of clear coat or plastic protectant thats come off, exposing rubber I assume since it absorbed turtle wax's black trim product like no other. I was wondering if anyone could give me some recommendations on what products to use to restore this.

**Rsurfer** · 12-19-2010, 01:02 PM

Clean the rubber and try Ultima Tire and Trim or Gummi Pflege.

**dougaross** · 12-19-2010, 03:08 PM

+1 or Black Again

**CEE DOG** · 12-19-2010, 03:24 PM

Hey Kurt, you out there? Would that plastic polish you use work?

After you get it right I would seal with Ultima T&TG.

**STi05'** · 12-19-2010, 03:45 PM

I have wondered this too for my cars. Are you sure its rubber? There is always removal and re coating as an option if your not able to bring it back.

**arenared** · 12-19-2010, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by STi05'

Are you sure its rubber?

+1

On a lot of cars, this is painted plastic. You could have something more like clear coat failure. Is the material hard or soft? If hard (likely), you may need a different approach.

**STi05'** · 12-19-2010, 04:25 PM

Try tapping on it with your fingernail. Depending on the sound you should be able to tell if it is rubber, plastic, or maybe even painted metal.

**WestEnd** · 12-19-2010, 04:45 PM

I agree, check the material. I thought mine were doomed and went after them with DA and M105 Soft Buff Yellow/M205 Yellow, then sealed.

**FinraExam** · 12-19-2010, 05:26 PM

It's hardened plastic, and does look like a clear coat failure.

**Rsurfer** · 12-19-2010, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by FinraExam

It's hardened plastic, and does look like a clear coat failure.

I thought it was plastic, but since you said it was rubber I recommend something for rubber. Try buffing it out with a 4" pad and 105/205 and then seal.