Exterior rubber cleaner/preservative.
 

Can anyone recommend a product to clean and protect black rubber exterior items such as window and door seals? Something with weather resistance.



Autoglym do a vinyl and rubber care but it reads like it's for the interior.

Hi.

Start with a really good clean with an "All Purpose Cleaner" using something like an old toothbrush to get them really clean.

Then use Gtechnic C4 and ideally cover the car/put it in a garage overnight to allow the coating to cure.

If you've never heard of Gtechniq, they are a small company based between Northampton & Daventry and make many excellent products:

https://www.gtechniq.co.uk/about-us/

https://www.gtechniq.co.uk/shop/auto...trim-restorer/

Hope that helps and Good Luck.

Thanks Andy.

Is it definitely suitable for rubber? The trim mentioned seems to be solid.

It's mentioned and recommended on the Detailing World forum (https://detailingworld.co.uk/). There's a fair few of us on here that are on there also - and yes, I have the same username.

Give Gtechniq a ring and ask. I've found them to be honest, decent folks to deal with.

Looking forward to the photos :}.

Hi,

I use Mcguire ultimate black twice a year. Google for that.

Regards Emiel

Sorry for the late reply Emeil I didn't notice your post. Thanks, that reads well.

once clean you can also use this as a conditioner,

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/26497766094...RoC1BYQAvD_BwE

That looks absolutely perfect Rob,specifically made for the job.Exactly what I am looking for.Description says it gives long term protection which is good.All three of my cars will be getting a long overdue treatment.I've found it slightly cheaper in UK HERE


Thanks.

Just over £10 if you opt for slower postage.

https://www.micksgarage.com/d/dash-r...ge-stift-100ml

I bought a bottle of Gummi Pflege and decided to try it on my Rover 45 as that one has to stand outside unfortunately,and as my daily, faces all weathers.I did all window,door and boot seals and are extremely pleased with the results.Firstly I cleaned all seals thoroughly with some white spirit on a cloth,this removed no end of grime.Gummi is very easy to apply and leaves a nice dark sheen fully restoring faded and weathered seals.It was nice to see the rain beading on the rubber confirming it is being protected.


Here are a few pic's


https://i.imgur.com/fAuLTXW.jpg?1


https://i.imgur.com/LC6az0k.jpg?1


https://i.imgur.com/dYt0n3N.jpg?1


https://i.imgur.com/wa4CNZw.jpg?1


https://i.imgur.com/BSbwXQd.jpg?1


https://i.imgur.com/35ti2jU.jpg?1


I bought another twin pack available HERE for £19-95 which I am going to use on the coupe and 75.I intend to treat all three cars 6 monthly hereafter.

I've also used Gummi Pflege on door rubbers with pleasing results.

Thanks
 

For info, just ordered some for the Raven.

gummi
 

Received it and used it on Rover and MG, all the rubber on Mg is extremely old and cracked and it does seem to improve the look of it. Not much diffs on Rover.

oh dear, just read earlier post and seems shd have cleaned the rubber with white spirit first. Didnt say that on bottle, so do I need to start again?

The short answer - if you want the best result you can get - is...

Yes. ;)

Happy cleaning :}

Hi Jennifer

yes the rubber does need to be cleaned first.However if the rubber on the MG is old and cracked it may work in your favour to have conditioned and softened it first as I would think more dirt will be released when you run over it with some white spirit.Won't take long to clean them off and the results will be worth it.Good luck:cool:

I think you need to bear in mind that we are applying this product to rubber that has had 20 years of British weather to contend with in some cases without any care or treatment and therefore much of the first coat will be absorbed.I gave my 45 (in the pic's) a second coat and it certainly looked better still.As previously mentioned I plan to use it every 6 months now to keep the rubber conditioned,protected and looking good.