Best treatment for rubber spoiler?
#1
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Best treatment for rubber spoiler?
ive tried a few that seem to rejuvenate the spoiler for a few days. Anyone have one that they feel really brings back the black on our older rubber spoilers?
#3
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Unfortunately, nothing's going to be able to bring old rubber back to new, but some treatments last longer than others. I've had decent results from Mothers Back to Black, but as you say, it only lasts about a week before starting to fade again.
I usually just use 303 Aerospace UV Protectant on mine. It doesn't give a ton of shine like the Back to Black and similar products, but it does last longer and is supposed to provide good protection from UV radiation, hopefully preventing further degradation.
Interested to hear if anyone's tried anything that works for a longer term.
I usually just use 303 Aerospace UV Protectant on mine. It doesn't give a ton of shine like the Back to Black and similar products, but it does last longer and is supposed to provide good protection from UV radiation, hopefully preventing further degradation.
Interested to hear if anyone's tried anything that works for a longer term.
#4
Racer
I use the 303 Aerospace UV Protectant for my 924S dash to prevent any cracks. It gets really hot in the summer at this corner of europe and pretty cold in the winter and this stuff works pretty well. I have never used it though in the rear rubber spoiler , I use the Autoglym stuff
https://www.autoglym.com/bumper-and-trim-gel
which works very well I think and I apply it once every 6-8 weeks . Keeps the rubber moist and not dry, give it a subtle shine effect , nothing extreme and after using it for the past 2 years on my 924S I am very pleased with the result
https://www.autoglym.com/bumper-and-trim-gel
which works very well I think and I apply it once every 6-8 weeks . Keeps the rubber moist and not dry, give it a subtle shine effect , nothing extreme and after using it for the past 2 years on my 924S I am very pleased with the result
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Go to amazon.com and find gummi-pflege. Made mine look like new. I've tried many others but this really worked well for me.
#6
I use Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber Care, and that has worked really well on my spoiler. Removes the oxidation and gives it a soft touch and subtle shine. It's probably somewhat similar as the Rubber Gel that Giorginetto suggested above, but benefit is that it can be used on vinyl interior as well.
#7
On the TV show American Restoration, Rick Dale uses Wintergreen oil on dryed out rubber parts. American Restorations is one of the better restorations TV shows. He brings back some pretty cool stuff and does awesome work. Personally I've never tried Wintergreen oil.
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#8
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I've used WD-40 with great results (as SNB13 mentioned above). Also, spraying some WD-40 on a clean cloth rag will remove tar, adhesive, etc. on the paint (I've only done this in the engine bay and bare interior panels), just rub gently.
#10
Chemical Guys VLR works great. It may take a few coats back to back before the rubber quits soaking up the product but once it does, it lasts really well and gives a nice satin sheen without being greasy.
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d4vid (04-22-2024)
#12
I have been using a Malco automotive product call Revive Nu and I have got amazing and lasting results. First you want to clean the rubber with alcohol to remove any chemical then you apply this. And you will be pretty amaze if the results.
https://malcoautomotive.com/products...059a9fa9&_ss=r
this is the product links.
https://malcoautomotive.com/products...059a9fa9&_ss=r
this is the product links.
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#13
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Well I am really getting in trouble on this one! About 20 years ago I read on JagLovers site, we were talking about the E-Type dash cover vinyl and how it starts to crack with age. One poster pointed out that vinyl cover is made from petroleum and most petroleum products tend to dry and shrink with age, so he used DOT-3 brake fluid and wiped his dash down about every six months. So I wiped down my 68 E and do it about once a year. So far my vinyl has not cracked. I use it on the spoiler on the 924S and 928 and have done the interior. His explanation is that brake fluid is suppose to soften and swell the rubber and that keeps the vinyl soft and prevents shrinkage. Just do not get it on paint!
#14
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I have a 968, not a 944, so no rubber spoiler to maintain, but I have used this product with great success on lots of other "rubber/plastic" trim parts. If you choose to try it, I'd definitely recommend the usual "try in an inconspicuous space" test first, but I've been amazed with the results on other exterior plastic/rubber trim parts on a couple of my cars.
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