BMW Rubber Trim

Beemerboy

Beemerboy

Just One More Coat
I'm working on a 1985 325i BMW that is in fair condition for its year and mileage...Anywho the paint is coming together real well, but I'm wondering what to use on the rubber....When I washed the car I use a APC and plastic brush to get all the oxidation off....As an experiment I used some PB TR and that seemed to make it look better but that soaked in like a sponge. I also have a product called bumper coat that is from a local company that is a heavy based oil type...that goes on but again soaks in....OK now for the question....anyone know of product/s that can really clean and add LIFE back into the rubber...thanks
 
2-3 layers of Trim Restorer 10 mins apart, then wait 30 mins and give a final buff with a clean, dry MF, works great for me.

The next step would be to go to www.topoftheline.com and get the trim clean, dye, and seal kit. It works well, but is a bit pricey. The Poorboy's route will last over a month and look much better than it has.
 
that rubber is over 20 years old Dave...don't expect mirracles as the rubber has probably dried quite a bit and will continue to suck product in. :(
 
Poorboy said:
that rubber is over 20 years old Dave...don't expect mirracles as the rubber has probably dried quite a bit and will continue to suck product in. :(
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I understand Steve was hoping that some might have some suggestions that where different from what I was doing...I almost get the feeling like I could wet sand down the surface and then buff to smooth out and add oils back into the new rubber....I know that sounds crazy
 
Try going over it with a magic eraser lightly (wet) to get off the top layer of dead rubber. Then go over it with a couple of coats of TR 10-15 mins apart. If that doesn't have it looking better than the trim is probably too far gone for you to be of any help, paint it and look for a replacemnent.
 
I've used the same method as Tubafeak is suggesting many times on old trim and rubber molding and have had good results. I've cleaned up some nasty trim with that method, but if it does work it will still need to be treated regularly to make sure it lasts. Good luck!
 
Thanks for the advice I was wndering how I was going to get the dead layer of rubber off this ME sounds like the trick...I'm all over it!
 
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