Best exterior Rubber and trim protectant/restorer??

x26 · 10-05-2011, 12:28 AM

Hi,

I'm wondering how to bring my Rubber strips that run along my roof back to black??

Something that won't damage the Paint or turn a disgusting color after a few weeks/months???

Anything??? Thanks in Advance!

username604 · 10-05-2011, 12:36 AM

+1 +1 +1

x26 · 10-05-2011, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by davidkneiber

+1 +1 +1

WAT???

335iFab · 10-05-2011, 02:38 AM

lol i think he wanted to say bump. Try the detailing section, i remember someone asked a similar question but forgot the product name.

samchoi604 · 10-05-2011, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x26

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidkneiber

+1 +1 +1

WAT???

There's a product called "+1 +1 +1" which works great! Definitely give it a try. I used it on all my cars over the past years and it protected rubber quite well.

jk

Tucker142 · 10-05-2011, 03:33 AM

Silicone grease is some of the best stuff for protecting, rejuvenating, and sealing rubber. It can be found at hardware stores.

lucius · 10-05-2011, 04:06 AM

If I think I know what you're referring to, try this:

It also works on the plastic trim.

I've used this about a month ago and it still has that non-faded look even after multiple car washes.

The color doesn't even have to be black in order for it to work.

NaNo_F1 · 10-05-2011, 07:53 AM

^^^^ "Back to Black" That's what I use too...

andrew_b · 10-05-2011, 08:09 AM

I use Klasse All-in-One to clean and seal ruber and trim, works very well and leaves a nice flat black finish. Nice part is that since it is also used onpaint, it leaves no white or greasy film on either the paint or trim.

Klasse All-in-One

Gummi-Phlege is a classic that also works quite well.
Gummi-Phlege

Recently, been trying Muc-Off Tyre and Bumper Shine for rubber and dark plastic trim. Works amazingly well on dark, hard plastic. Still evaluating how long it lasts on the softer rubber, but leaves a nice dark shine.
Muc-Off Tire and Bumper Shine

Gummi-Phege can also be found in some BMW stores, IIRC.

USC2000 · 10-05-2011, 09:00 AM

Think I'll have to give the Back to Black a try.

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Tucker142 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South Haven, Michigan iTrader: (0)	Silicone grease is some of the best stuff for protecting, rejuvenating, and sealing rubber. It can be found at hardware stores.
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lucius Second Lieutenant 201 Rep 288 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Mass iTrader: (0)	If I think I know what you're referring to, try this: It also works on the plastic trim. I've used this about a month ago and it still has that non-faded look even after multiple car washes. The color doesn't even have to be black in order for it to work.
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andrew_b Private First Class 9 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2007 E93 N54 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lexington, KY iTrader: (0)	I use Klasse All-in-One to clean and seal ruber and trim, works very well and leaves a nice flat black finish. Nice part is that since it is also used onpaint, it leaves no white or greasy film on either the paint or trim. Klasse All-in-One Gummi-Phlege is a classic that also works quite well. Gummi-Phlege Recently, been trying Muc-Off Tyre and Bumper Shine for rubber and dark plastic trim. Works amazingly well on dark, hard plastic. Still evaluating how long it lasts on the softer rubber, but leaves a nice dark shine. Muc-Off Tire and Bumper Shine Gummi-Phege can also be found in some BMW stores, IIRC. __________________ 2007 E93 N54
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