What do you guys use as a rubber preservative for the black exterior trim pieces in a 911?

 

303 protectorant.

 

ditto on the 303

 

I have got a 77 Carrera 3.0 Targa and some of the rubber (spoiler and bumpers) is starting to look a bit sad and grey. What would anybody suggest to give it a glossy black fairly durable finish - is there a wonder product out there or is it permissible to paint them, if so what should I use

Damien

 

Don't paint them. Use aerospace 303 protectorant. I think most marine supply places that have boats carry it. Here in the states, i found it at West Marine but, many boat places probably have it. I also use it on my leather seats after i do a good coating of leather conditioner. It is a light coat and provides good protection. It makes them look a deeper color.

 

Vinylex & Wurth is also good. Car Care Specialties carries them.

 

Damien, use a product called Forever Black to recolor the "sad grey' areas. It works geat

 

I agree with the 303, as a boat owner I have found this one of the best products on the market. It does not attract dust and is not sticky. I will bring the color back.

Ernie 81 SC

 

Great info! Sounds like 303 is the way to go. Now to find a marine dealer in Albuquerque...

 

If you can't find it locally, get it from www.performanceproducts.com

R

 

I'm with Ked, Vinylex by Lexol is really great stuff as is their leather cleaner and leather protectant.
Call Larry Reynolds @ 877.796.8300 he is quite the car care fanatic and is a riot to talk too, not to mention that he tests all the products he sells himself and gives countless seminars, demonstrations, at
car events across the globe. Happened on him by chance, and his advice as proved valuable.
good luck,
Nick

 

I second the Larry Reynolds suggestion at http://www.carcareonline.com/
regards,
Steve

 

I'll vote for Larry too at www.carcareonline.com He's always given top notch advise to me.

I'll vote for Vinylex by Lexol for vinyl in interiors. Dang near standard of the industry in concours... Great for exteriors on garage queens. However, it does not hold up under washing or weather on exterior parts.

One Grand "Exterior Vinyl and Rubber Treatment" works wonders for exterior trim. 5-6 applications brings back aging rubber nicely and it holds up under regular washings and weather.

Just more data points.

Jay
90 964

 

Believe it or not--peanut butter (just don't use chunky).

Spread it on lightly and wipe off.

(If your car is clean, spread it on with bread-you will have a nice sandwich afterwards)

Howard

1988 911

 

Peanut butter works excellent for removing wax residue on black trim. Again, use creamy style and work a dab of it in to the wax residue. Wipe clean with a damp cloth and repeat if necessary. Excellent trick and typically peanut butter is handy in most households.