Detailing your MR2 rubber trim detailing

PHOENIX · 03-07-2006, 10:09 PM

id like to know if there is a product that will clean up and moisturize (?) the rubber so it looks more wet. The rubber trim around my window and stuff looks really dried out.

Mister2.2 · 03-07-2006, 10:29 PM

Meguiars #40
Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner

PHOENIX · 03-08-2006, 05:27 PM

exactly what i was looking for, thanks.

Spike · 03-08-2006, 05:35 PM

Any feedback on it from someone who actually used it? Does really work well? How long does it last? etc.

Kevin

N8s93turbo · 03-08-2006, 05:37 PM

i think i may try this too. now to find somethign to use on the dash other than armor all.

Mister2.2 · 03-08-2006, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by N8s93turbo

i think i may try this too. now to find somethign to use on the dash other than armor all.

You can use the #40 on vinyl or rubber. Or try 303 which is also a great product: http://www.autopia-carcare.com/303-230330.html

N8s93turbo · 03-08-2006, 06:40 PM

cool, i'll check it out.

91T_SW20 · 03-08-2006, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N8s93turbo

i think i may try this too. now to find somethign to use on the dash other than armor all.

I never use armor or any type of oil base shone or cleaner on my dash.. It makes your dash look wet but also attracts major dust....

The oil absorbed in your dash during the day will heat up and make your dash crack sooner or warp..

I just use a regular water damp cloth towel and wipe the dash down...

ALLSHOTUP · 03-08-2006, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91T_SW20

I never use armor or any type of oil base shone or cleaner on my dash.. It makes your dash look wet but also attracts major dust....

The oil absorbed in your dash during the day will heat up and make your dash crack sooner or warp..

.

This is so very true. If you do not keep the stuff on there all the time it will warp and crack. I have found that once you have it nice a clean , use a California Car Duster on the dash to remove dust. I have had one for many years and it is money well spent.

Eric

N8s93turbo · 03-08-2006, 10:33 PM

yah the california dry blade and duster are two very awesome products well worth the money

Mister2.2 · 03-08-2006, 10:53 PM

Oh and another product you guys might want to try, especially those with leaky T-tops is Shin-Etsu Grease, Honda makes this. $11.89 for a 3.52 Ounce. From what I understand it's basically like the no longer available BMW GummiPflege.

http://www.handa-accessories.com/odymaint01.html

It's a wonder Toyota does not make something like this?

N8s93turbo · 03-08-2006, 10:54 PM

i tried the gummi fledge, it didnt work.

Mister2.2 · 03-08-2006, 11:15 PM

GM weatherstrip product: http://www.xse.com/leres/ss/hacks.html#weatherstrip

GummiPflege replacement: Carbaflo
Parts #s
83 23 0 309 627 Lubricant (Carbaflo)
83 19 9 407 906 Remover (Silicone Remover, use this first)

You can still buy 1Z GummiPflege but BMW stopped selling it because they found it to hurt (silicone) the seals long term. Carbaflo is supposed to be MUCH better, but runs about $47 (not sure how much you get)

If you really want the GummiPflege you can buy it here:
http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/sh...inszt_pg11.htm

blue-sun · 08-14-2006, 03:59 PM

I like #303 for trim pieces

MuMan · 12-09-2007, 11:14 AM

You want to restore rubber parts?...sand blast them!
True..it makes rubber like new again-

Mister2.2 · 12-10-2007, 06:38 PM

huh that's interesting, never heard of that before.

Aero · 12-16-2007, 07:39 AM

Try Parteze. It's a mold release spray that I was turned onto back in the day by folks who had leaky t-tops. It's supposed to revitalize the rubber (I can't tell, my weatherstripping is fairly new) and I use it everytime I detail the car. It's a little messy so your best bet is to spray a good amount on a cloth and wipe it on. I use it on the trim around the windows also. You can control how shiny it gets by adding more or less. Lasts a long time too. And only $8 a bottle IIRC.

wetherbymr2 · 02-20-2008, 08:00 PM

Anything you can put on these to revitalize. mine are starting to fade, but is there a way to bring back to black instead of dull black without the oil mess?

chuck · 02-21-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wetherbymr2

Anything you can put on these to revitalize. mine are starting to fade, but is there a way to bring back to black instead of dull black without the oil mess?

yes, its called "back to black" from mothers....meguires also has stuff just called "trim detailer" that is very good

we used the 'back to black' at a dealership i washed for, works wonderfully when put on right...

wetherbymr2 · 02-22-2008, 09:51 PM

This can be used exterior and interior??

03-07-2006, 10:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
PHOENIX Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On Hiatus....... Posts: 9,266 Thanks: 92 Thanked 292 Times in 224 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (49/100% )	rubber trim detailing id like to know if there is a product that will clean up and moisturize (?) the rubber so it looks more wet. The rubber trim around my window and stuff looks really dried out. __________________ - Dave I'm moving so I need to downsize my collection/hoarding of MR2 Parts. Check out the for sale section to see what I have available!

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Mister2.2 Cheese it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,561 Thanks: 121 Thanked 115 Times in 99 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Meguiars #40 Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner __________________ --Josh MR2Trader.com Free to Buy and Sell your MR2 Parts!

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wetherbymr2 PreMidLife Crisis Builder Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Barksdale AFB Posts: 304 Thanks: 10 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Dash and door panels Anything you can put on these to revitalize. mine are starting to fade, but is there a way to bring back to black instead of dull black without the oil mess?

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wetherbymr2 PreMidLife Crisis Builder Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Barksdale AFB Posts: 304 Thanks: 10 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Back to Black This can be used exterior and interior??

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03-08-2006, 05:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
PHOENIX Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On Hiatus....... Posts: 9,266 Thanks: 92 Thanked 292 Times in 224 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (49/100% )	exactly what i was looking for, thanks.

03-08-2006, 05:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spike Some Skills Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 121 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Any feedback on it from someone who actually used it? Does really work well? How long does it last? etc. Kevin

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N8s93turbo TEAM A.S.S. RACING Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mississippi/Pennsylvania Posts: 2,450 Thanks: 5 Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (14/100% )	i think i may try this too. now to find somethign to use on the dash other than armor all.

03-08-2006, 06:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
N8s93turbo TEAM A.S.S. RACING Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mississippi/Pennsylvania Posts: 2,450 Thanks: 5 Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (14/100% )	cool, i'll check it out.

03-08-2006, 10:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
N8s93turbo TEAM A.S.S. RACING Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mississippi/Pennsylvania Posts: 2,450 Thanks: 5 Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (14/100% )	yah the california dry blade and duster are two very awesome products well worth the money

03-08-2006, 10:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mister2.2 Cheese it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,561 Thanks: 121 Thanked 115 Times in 99 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Oh and another product you guys might want to try, especially those with leaky T-tops is Shin-Etsu Grease, Honda makes this. $11.89 for a 3.52 Ounce. From what I understand it's basically like the no longer available BMW GummiPflege. http://www.handa-accessories.com/odymaint01.html It's a wonder Toyota does not make something like this?

03-08-2006, 10:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
N8s93turbo TEAM A.S.S. RACING Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mississippi/Pennsylvania Posts: 2,450 Thanks: 5 Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (14/100% )	i tried the gummi fledge, it didnt work.

03-08-2006, 11:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mister2.2 Cheese it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,561 Thanks: 121 Thanked 115 Times in 99 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	GM weatherstrip product: http://www.xse.com/leres/ss/hacks.html#weatherstrip GummiPflege replacement: Carbaflo Parts #s 83 23 0 309 627 Lubricant (Carbaflo) 83 19 9 407 906 Remover (Silicone Remover, use this first) You can still buy 1Z GummiPflege but BMW stopped selling it because they found it to hurt (silicone) the seals long term. Carbaflo is supposed to be MUCH better, but runs about $47 (not sure how much you get) If you really want the GummiPflege you can buy it here: http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/sh...inszt_pg11.htm

08-14-2006, 03:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
blue-sun Chicago's Detailing Guru! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arlington Heights, IL Posts: 156 Thanks: 28 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I like #303 for trim pieces

12-09-2007, 11:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
MuMan Nothing is forever.. Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 348 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 14 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	You want to restore rubber parts?...sand blast them! True..it makes rubber like new again-

12-10-2007, 06:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
Mister2.2 Cheese it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,561 Thanks: 121 Thanked 115 Times in 99 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	huh that's interesting, never heard of that before.

12-16-2007, 07:39 AM	#17 (permalink)
Aero No Skills Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Try Parteze. It's a mold release spray that I was turned onto back in the day by folks who had leaky t-tops. It's supposed to revitalize the rubber (I can't tell, my weatherstripping is fairly new) and I use it everytime I detail the car. It's a little messy so your best bet is to spray a good amount on a cloth and wipe it on. I use it on the trim around the windows also. You can control how shiny it gets by adding more or less. Lasts a long time too. And only $8 a bottle IIRC.