Hi Guys,

The spare wheel cover for my HONDA CRV (the hard plastic type), I noticed the vinyl section that zips up around the spare, has gone hard. I've had the cover off the car for sometime, but must have been exposed to weather.

Is this an easy way of softening it up so its more flexible (like normal vinyl)? I don't want to force it into shape as is, as that would likely crack/split it (?).

Would soaking the stiffer sections in hot water (with leather shampoo) help ?




Regardng the rubber window seals, they're oxidized and dirty. Tried cleaning them, but improvements are minimal at best.

I've cleaned them then tried solution finish, which darkens the rubber a little, but the discolouration is still noticable.



Mostly look like that, with some section more worse.

I'm considering buying some of this, though not sure if it's something that'll clean them, or just something that you use to condition good condition rubber seals.

https://www.carcareproducts.com.au/p..._gumme_pfledge

Anything? perhaps an Acid of some sort ?


Advice on either or both would be super.

Thanks