Well my window seals in the rear seem to be breaking down. I rubbed on one today and my fingers were left with a greasy black stain on them! I've never had anything on this car break down like that but I suppose after 11 years it can happen. My question is what to do now? Remove and replace? What do you guys use on your black rubber trim? I have gummipflege and Nextzett cockpit premium. No other trim care products in my arsenal.....should there be? Am I looking at replacing these deteriorating rubber parts? Mine aren't even cracked or old looking!!!!

Many thanks in advance.

 

I use Gummi Pflege. Works great on my soft rubber seals and gaskets.

 

Same. Gummipflege on outside trim and seals, aerospace 303 on inside trim.

Dont use it on winter floormats, will take weeks to become unslippery...

 

WURTH Rubber care aerosol.

 

Aerospace 303 on interior and exterior, it has a UV protectant.

 

Odd you have this deterioration. My 2000 Boxster S seals were literally like new at 197k miles. Maybe it was the products I used.... you never really know if it your doing or just quality/junk components.

I used the original BMW Gummi Pfledge for years, now the watery one in a plastic bottle "1z" that I have been using for years. I really wish someone would sell that original BMW stuff.... it was like Vaseline but I believe it was a silicone base.

I am not wedded to that new watery stuff.... it goes on and drys..... I dunno.... I keep looking for an alternative for no other reason than I really liked that BMW stuff.

Peace
Bruce in Philly

 

The NSX has a ton of rubber seals. I, and most other owners (well, I just sold mine), love the Honda product, Shin Etsu Grease. Works wonders. Made especially for this purpose. I'll be using this on the Porsche, as well, for sure.

 

I second this. Shin-Etsu is just the Japanese version of Gummi Pflege, and is usually cheaper. The only problem I have found with Shin-Etsu is that one tube will last you several lifetimes.

 

The amazon reviews mention it can burn your skin?

 

Yeeha! Thanx... I knew it had to be out there in other forms.

Peace
Bruce in Philly

Update: I just ordered a tube via Amazon.... about $17 tube. Finally after all these years.... Iceter and Ten years!

 

This should help:

 

What applicator is that again!???? Gummipflege ok for the door seals?

 

source?

 

Far cheaper and better than that a box of foam brushes from Michael's - HERE.

 

A very good solution for rubber is talcom powder. It's handy to do prior to winter, when residual water can make cracking a door open in sub freezing weather somewhat difficult. Sprinkle it on, and rub it in. (Do not use vaginally).