Help Me ! weathered/discolored rubber seals 08 z06

Hey guys , long time since i been on here its been a rough winter in NJ lol...

anyway on my 08 z06 the rubber seals (door,roof, windshield pillar (a-pillar) ) are all discolored and whitish/faded black

I have adams in n out spray and it did not work...

my friend is a lexus mechanic suggested black wow. Does anyone else have any product suggestions that would work... the car looks mint and then has these ugly looking (looks uncared for) rubber seals...

please help!

thank you

 

The seals on most vehicles are no longer made of natural rubber; vehicle manufacturers use a specialized synthetic material called ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM). Natural rubber, or blends containing natural rubber, just cannot endure the direct exposure to sunlight (ultraviolet light) and the harmful-to-rubber oxidizing gases in our atmosphere.

The seals around the vehicles lights (headlights, brake and indicator lights, etc) and the soft seals around doors, windows, sunroof’s, hood and trunk are constantly being flexed and compressed all the while being subjected to a hostile environment. For maintenance use a product that contains glycerine to maintain the look and feel of the material
Periodically clean using Iz einszett 'Plastik-Reiniger' an intensive, non-corrosive, non-acidic two-phase deep cleaner for that removes grime build-up thoroughly and effortlessly, these chemicals restore the original texture, tactile feel and resiliency

Protection – using 1z einszett Vinyl Rubber Care & Potectant "Tiefenpfleger” provides a temperature-resistant seal and a low-shine matte finish Dust-resistant and retards the fading effects of UV rays to keep exterior ‘rubber’ and vinyl looking like new.

Ultra violet (UV-B) protection is a sacrificial / renewable component; this is due to the UV protection layer being degraded by exposure to the elements (sun, sand, road or sea salt, and etc) so it is imperative that you renew it and needs to be re-applied on a regular basis (dependent upon location climatic condition)

Alternative products- 1z einszett Gummi-Pflege rubber protective, durability measured in months it has a little sponge on top of the bottle so you always get the right amount of product on your weather-stripping or rubber seals. Once applied to rubber they will take on a dark but natural shine. Use bi-annually to provide protection to avoid rubber from hardening or freezing.

Highly recommended
• Iz enzett Gummi Pflege (Rubber Care)
• Zymol Seal - a natural plant anti-oxidizing agent, it will prolong the useful life of the seal by restoring the original moisture and resist tearing and sticking
• Wurth Rubber Care Gel Stick - is silicone-free, biodegradable, and water repellent

 

+1 on the 1z Gummi, have seen good results and quite a lot of people use it, but cleaning thoroughly and using a normal protectant should help as well

 

Make sure you wash them up with an APC and brush every so often. Then I agree with the above posts. Both Einszett Gummi and Zymol Seal work great. Though I would give Einszett the upper hand since its much easier to use.

 

thanks for the tips guys

 

The Swissvax Seal is an amazing product, the best IMO thus far.

Other great trim products;
Poorboy's Trim Restore
1Z Gummi
CG Extended Gel

 

Funny you bring this up. Noticed the seals on my VW MKV Rabbit were fading a bit. I used Prima Nero successfully yesterday. Transfered it with a AG palm applicator.

Phil has some at DD.