Hi Scotty!! I’m trying to find a video you did about rejuvenating/restoring rubber trim. The rubber weatherstripping around the doors and windshield windows are starting to look dry. The car is a 2015 year and I live in Florida. What do I use to rejuvenate it and won’t wash off in the rain. I saw your video about the AT-205 resealer but I didn’t hear about it staying on in the rain or car wash and you used it mostly under the car on bushings,etc....what do you recdimend to penetrate and keep the rubber supple and won’t need repeated applications every few months...thanks so much for your wonderful help!!!
Of course I love your videos and learn so much from you! A HUGE thank you for what you do to help the world from getting ripped off with car repairs...
Looking forward to many more education from the master!
Thank you in advance for your reply,
Regards,
Scott Hellner
I'm in Florida too, Citrus county. I drive a 2001 Taurus and put armor all on the rubber when I wash the car. It helps but only for awhile.
if you look on the internet, there are a lot of people saying do not use armor all.
I agree with Joe. Armorall has alcohol in it ( read the label) that dries out rubber. I just use silicone.
if the weatherstrip is already dry, then it may be too late, and the only option is replacement.
Otherwise, I like to use silicone grease.
Wurth Gummi Pflege is quite good, I use it before winter every year and it seems to help
Thank you ....fortunately it’s not that bad yet. I want to prevent it from getting to that point of having to replace it....will the silicone grease look like it’s sitting on top of the rubber and always look wet? I assume it should seep into the rubber and return it close to its original appearance. Is that right? Will rubbing it in give it the look as if it’s normal and not greasy or wet looking?
I appreciate your reply and helping me out!
actually the silicone soaks into the rubber nicely. I just come back in an hour and wipe off the excess with a rag.
There’s a channel on YouTube that does wild things with detailing cars. It’s called Sweet Project Cars and I think the guy is in Florida.
Thanks everyone! I appreciate all your advice and will figure out which one to use...I may try all of them and stop when I find one that works well...
have a good day and stay safe!