How do I clean the black window trim

telboy · 12th February 2008, 02:23

Hi
Some of the black trim around the windows of my Rover 75 Tourer are becoming worse for wear.Any ideas how to clean them or can I get replacements (where from )
Also the car is in Wedgewood blue and the bonnet appears a very slight shade lighter than the rest of the bodywork but have been told that it's just the way the light catches it.Does anyone else have this with this colour.
Thanks from telboy

ikorodu · 12th February 2008, 05:12

Hi there telboy and welcome to the club!

I too would be interested to see what is available for cleaning the black bits on a tourer, as mine needs a bit of freshening up in that area. Hopefully someone more knowledgable will be along shortly. We're a friendly bunch round here!

Rob

robwijnstok · 12th February 2008, 06:35

Welcome to the club Telboy!

Wash your car. Pay special attention to the window trims. Dry the car especially the window trims. Then apply a thin film of good old Vaseline on the trims, and after two weeks they will be much better, when you wash the car again, and have removed the Vaseline!

When you do this regular, the trims stay good.

Hope this helps,

Rob.

Raistlin · 12th February 2008, 08:11

I've never heard of that one before Rob - I'll have to give it a try.

"Back to black" is also useful for bringing black trim back up to standard.

telboy · 12th February 2008, 11:59

Thanks Rob
I have just applied some vaseline to the trim and can see that it's going to work
Regards Terry

telboy · 12th February 2008, 12:01

Hi Paul
Also going to try some back to black as you suggest but the vaseline does make a difference even tho I've only just used it today.
Regards Terry

telboy · 12th February 2008, 12:03

Hi Rob
Thanks for the friendly post
See my replies to the other Rob and Paul
Regards Terry

empsburna · 12th February 2008, 12:52

peanut butter/peanut oil should stain them enough to give a fairly long lasting finish.

nairda · 12th February 2008, 13:39

Presumably the window trims referred to are the actual window rubbers rather than the black finishers?

SWMBO will definitely think I've lost the plot when I start smearing the car with Vaseline/peanut oil....

empsburna · 12th February 2008, 13:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by nairda

Presumably the window trims referred to are the actual window rubbers rather than the black finishers?

SWMBO will definitely think I've lost the plot when I start smearing the car with Vaseline/peanut oil....

I thought the window finishers were painted on the tourer?

12th February 2008, 02:23	#1
telboy Newbie Rover 75 Connoisseur Tourer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norfolk Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How do I clean the black window trim Hi Some of the black trim around the windows of my Rover 75 Tourer are becoming worse for wear.Any ideas how to clean them or can I get replacements (where from ) Also the car is in Wedgewood blue and the bonnet appears a very slight shade lighter than the rest of the bodywork but have been told that it's just the way the light catches it.Does anyone else have this with this colour. Thanks from telboy Last edited by telboy; 12th February 2008 at 02:37.. Reason: additional question

12th February 2008, 06:35	#3
robwijnstok Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer 2.5V6 autobox, Rover Streetwise 2.0 DTi, MG ZR160 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gelderland Posts: 617 Thanks: 5 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	Welcome to the club Telboy! Wash your car. Pay special attention to the window trims. Dry the car especially the window trims. Then apply a thin film of good old Vaseline on the trims, and after two weeks they will be much better, when you wash the car again, and have removed the Vaseline! When you do this regular, the trims stay good. Hope this helps, Rob. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Membership Number 344 Driving with a BIG smile... and it's Chatsworth Elegant Bronze. Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly!

12th February 2008, 13:39	#9
nairda Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon ConnSE CDTi 2003 in luvverly Moonstone Green, van Aaken SmartBox/RoverRon Synergy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: More clotted cream with that scone me 'ansome? Posts: 911 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Presumably the window trims referred to are the actual window rubbers rather than the black finishers? SWMBO will definitely think I've lost the plot when I start smearing the car with Vaseline/peanut oil.... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Member No. 971

12th February 2008, 05:12	#2
ikorodu Loves to post Rover 75 Facelift Conn SE Tourer CDTi Manual Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 269 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 1 Post	Hi there telboy and welcome to the club! I too would be interested to see what is available for cleaning the black bits on a tourer, as mine needs a bit of freshening up in that area. Hopefully someone more knowledgable will be along shortly. We're a friendly bunch round here! Rob

12th February 2008, 08:11	#4
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I've never heard of that one before Rob - I'll have to give it a try. "Back to black" is also useful for bringing black trim back up to standard.

12th February 2008, 11:59	#5
telboy Newbie Rover 75 Connoisseur Tourer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norfolk Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Rob I have just applied some vaseline to the trim and can see that it's going to work Regards Terry

12th February 2008, 12:01	#6
telboy Newbie Rover 75 Connoisseur Tourer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norfolk Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Paul Also going to try some back to black as you suggest but the vaseline does make a difference even tho I've only just used it today. Regards Terry

12th February 2008, 12:03	#7
telboy Newbie Rover 75 Connoisseur Tourer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norfolk Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Rob Thanks for the friendly post See my replies to the other Rob and Paul Regards Terry

12th February 2008, 12:52	#8
empsburna Gets stuck in Other Manufacturer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Black Country Posts: 716 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 3 Posts	peanut butter/peanut oil should stain them enough to give a fairly long lasting finish.