Can I use UTTG on rubber weather seals?

[newb001]

Or I am better off adding 1Z Gummi Pflege to my cart as well?

I'm just looking to see if I can get an 'all in one' for all exterior rubber, trim, etc... that will last a long time.

Can C4 be used on the weather seals?

Thanks.

[BobbyG]

Yes, you can use it. There are quite a number of products suitable for this. Just about anything that's suitable for tires and trim will work just fine.

[CEE DOG]

Rubber? Yes you can. Application differs a bit but you can and it works really well. Most likely you will decide to buff it off after a day or a week. Thats what I do and then its good for a very long time.


Now some types of weatherseal (dependant on actually seal material makeup) like underneath/inside your car door it might not be best depending on the material. For those seals I use DG 531 and buff it off 10-20 minutes after application.

[newb001]

Great, thanks guys!

[HeavyMetal]

Like Bobby and CD said, yes. I use it on all the seals and love it. Apply sparingly and you don't need to buff. It lasts for freaking ever - I did our cars 2 months ago and the seals still look the same as the day I did them. Ditto with under the hood. Still has the gloss from doing it. All I've done since then is a light wipe with QD/rinseless wash.

[oldmodman]

I just ordered the Ultima, but I have been using the Gummi for quite a while.

When it gets here I will try to remember to do a comparison test.

[pfix]

I used to have a problem with the drivers side door glass freezing and sticking to the felt type window scraper seal that runs along the top of the door and is in constant contact with the glass. I removed the moulding/weatherstrip and applied UTTG to the felt type material and the window never got stuck last winter.

This is some seriously good stuff and very versatile.

[newb001]

Just to confirm, UTTG applied to the areas mentioned above, will last for months and months (6 or more?). Or is that being optimistic. It's a daily driver but it's garaged both at home and work.

Also, will it really last on tires for months and months (again, is 6+ being optimistic)?

Thanks again!

[FUNX650]

Rubber? Yes you can. Application differs a bit but you can and it works really well. Most likely you will decide to buff it off after a day or a week. Thats what I do and then its good for a very long time.


Now some types of weatherseal (dependant on actually seal material makeup) like underneath/inside your car door it might not be best depending on the material. For those seals I use DG 531 and buff it off 10-20 minutes after application.

Good call, Corey!

Nowadays, due to rubber having the tendency to "break down", especially under UV rays, manufacturers have been using EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) in place of rubber for the seals as mentioned in this thread. Most of your vehicles maintenance manuals call for di-electric silicon grease to be used on the EPDM seals. I prefer not to, though. 303 AP works fine for me.

Just some thoughts of mine.

Bob

[CEE DOG]

It lasts for freaking ever - I did our cars 2 months ago and the seals still look the same as the day I did them. Ditto with under the hood. Still has the gloss from doing it. All I've done since then is a light wipe with QD/rinseless wash.

That's what I've been saying man!

Just to confirm, UTTG applied to the areas mentioned above, will last for months and months (6 or more?). Or is that being optimistic. It's a daily driver but it's garaged both at home and work.

Also, will it really last on tires for months and months (again, is 6+ being optimistic)?

Thanks again!

Months and months absolutely! 6 months is optimistic on smooth surfaces (like the rubber window seal) but on textured surfaces of a garaged vehicle 6+ months is more than possible and I have seen the proof.

So many factors but I'll just say it lasts longer than anything other than a permanent coating. Oh, DG531 lasts forever on seals too.

Good call, Corey!

Nowadays, due to rubber having the tendency to "break down", especially under UV rays, manufacturers have been using EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) in place of rubber for the seals as mentioned in this thread. Most of your vehicles maintenance manuals call for di-electric silicon grease to be used on the EPDM seals. I prefer not to, though. 303 AP works fine for me.

Just some thoughts of mine.

Bob

Nice info Bob! That is exactly one of the materials I was considering in my comment