exterior window rubber

[johnboy]

looking for input on exterior trim rubber and vinale that does not run after rain is there a real waterproof item out there

[jono20]

Clean with rags and iso alcohol, then treat with Poorboy`s trim restore or 303.

[johnboy]

is poorboys water proof-been raining every other day

[GatorJ]

Ultima Tire and Trim Guard Plus. Not overly impressed with it on tires, but on exterior trim, including vinyl, it is the best product I`ve found. Excellent durability and it does not run or streak.

[The Wraith]

Clean with rags and iso alcohol



Iso alcohol is notorious for drying out surfaces. This may age & crack rubber prematurely. Definitely would not recommend this...at all...ever.

[sparklescarwash]

malco bumper brite will bead water last a wile

[Flawbolt]

Megs #57 works very well...it is made for the marine/rv sector...you can often find it in Bass Pro Shops by the boats.

[jono20]

Iso alcohol is notorious for drying out surfaces. This may age & crack rubber prematurely. Definitely would not recommend this...at all...ever.



So is the sun. Iso is a great cleaner, and leaves the surface dry and bare. You then RE-hydrate the seal with your dressing and UV protectant. A single application of iso will not leave your seals dry and cracked, just bare and clean. Though I would agree it`s important to get some moisture back in it afterward, like I said.



I`m an aircraft maintenance engineer, and this is the exact treatment recommended by BF Goodrich for cleaning and protecting the rubber deice boots on the leading edges of aircraft wings and stabilizers.

[The Wraith]

I can only speak from experience. Any automotive surface I`ve touched with iso alcohol has not fared so well. Household products and their ph balance may be suitable for boats and aircrafts, but definitely not for autos. Please keep in mind, the auto industry would love its clientelle to get a new product ever 2 or 3 years. Boats and Planes on the other hand are not as disposable. They can take the abuse of caustic chemicals, but cars...that`s another story.

[Legacy]

Ultima Tire and Trim Guard Plus. Not overly impressed with it on tires, but on exterior trim, including vinyl, it is the best product I`ve found. Excellent durability and it does not run or streak.



I agree...tired a few times on my tires but went back to Optimum Tire Gel.