Fading Sunroof Gasket
#1
Fading Sunroof Gasket
Any suggestions for touching up the sunroof gasket in areas it has faded (white-ish)? Not a huge deal but kind of stands out to humans over 5 feet tall on my jet black 2012.5 c2S. Was thinking Back to Black or a similar product might work using a thin paint brush? Just didnt want it to disintegrate or something. I know I should be thankful I don't have the dreaded rattle. Thanks.
#2
Fading Sunroof Gasket
I use Aerospace 303, and apply with a qtip. Those gaskets come looking faded from the factory practically. Nice dust/dirt collectors too. Any of the other rubber/vinyl products should work as well. I use Aerospace for tire dressing too!
#4
Is it really fading or could it be some polish or wax that got on the rubber?
In the latter case there's a lot of stuff out there about how to get wax off of rubber trim and molding - even rubbing peanut butter on it (don't do that). I think a high quality rubber dressing product should work to darken the look of the rubber again - but know that you are probably going to have to reapply a few times a year as this doesn't get the wax out of the rubber...I haven't found a real reliable answer as to how to do that as of yet.
In the latter case there's a lot of stuff out there about how to get wax off of rubber trim and molding - even rubbing peanut butter on it (don't do that). I think a high quality rubber dressing product should work to darken the look of the rubber again - but know that you are probably going to have to reapply a few times a year as this doesn't get the wax out of the rubber...I haven't found a real reliable answer as to how to do that as of yet.
#6
Since those spaces have a tendancy to collect wax / sealant as well I stripped them clean prior to treating.
I used "Black Wow" to treat it and it made it look brand new. I applied it very carefully with a q-tip as others suggested.
Before Black Wow I used their cleaner / prep product called "Pre-Wow" with a tooth brush to get it back to a completely clean slate.
I used "Black Wow" to treat it and it made it look brand new. I applied it very carefully with a q-tip as others suggested.
Before Black Wow I used their cleaner / prep product called "Pre-Wow" with a tooth brush to get it back to a completely clean slate.
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#8
Thanks all. It is possible it's wax - it's really only in a few spots. If it was actually fading i suspect it would be more evenly distributed / wide-spread. Either way, I ordered some 303.
#10
Fading Sunroof Gasket
This stuff is great too. You need to thoroughly clean any surface before using it like a degreaser type product. There are a few products for cleaning plastic too. This one probably has suggestions too. Haven't used it forever. Used it on rubber window trim a few years back on another vehicle and totally brought it back to life.
They make a great tire product too. Nice finish that lasts months without having to dress them every wash.
Got them from www.detailedimage.com
They have a huge 25% off sale going on through 7/6 too
They make a great tire product too. Nice finish that lasts months without having to dress them every wash.
Got them from www.detailedimage.com
They have a huge 25% off sale going on through 7/6 too
#12
There is a product I use which is very popular in the BMW world - Gummifledge. You can use it to condition all rubber deals on your car, I do it once a year to prevent drying. If wax or polish has found its way onto rubber or plastic, a little rubbing alcohol should remove it, though conditioning of the rubber thereafter is advised. I live in a very dry climate at altitude, so rubber perished far quicker, hence Gummifledge once a year. Gummifledge is also great at getting rid of squeaks between rubber seals. It's made by IZ, so good rep: