Rubber Care Around Window
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Rubber Care Around Window
Hello all. I wanted to know what product should I use to protect the rubber/plastic pieces that surround the window. I've been using 303 since I purchased the car 4mos. ago.
I have a '98 Prelude w/ the rubber/plastic? pieces coming off. It's starting to show the metal underneath. I would like to prevent this from happening to the S2k. I attached some pics of the pieces I'm talking about.
I have a '98 Prelude w/ the rubber/plastic? pieces coming off. It's starting to show the metal underneath. I would like to prevent this from happening to the S2k. I attached some pics of the pieces I'm talking about.
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If I'm not mistaken the reason you're seeing metal on your Prelude is because those are painted metal parts. I'm pretty sure the parts you're worried about on the S2000 are solid plastic.
So really it's just a matter of keeping them "nourished" and clean. 303 is good for this, but folks may have other recommendations, as well.
To keep them nice and matte looking, avoid washing or scrubbing them too hard and don't polish or wax/seal them. After nearly 7 years, mine are a bit on the shiny side. I've considered replacing them (as well as the top seals) with new... Just a good trim conditioner every few washes on the plastic and pick up a tube of Shin-Etsu grease ($12) from your Honda dealer to keep the seals in good shape. Treat those every couple of months, as well.
Congrats on the S2000
So really it's just a matter of keeping them "nourished" and clean. 303 is good for this, but folks may have other recommendations, as well.
To keep them nice and matte looking, avoid washing or scrubbing them too hard and don't polish or wax/seal them. After nearly 7 years, mine are a bit on the shiny side. I've considered replacing them (as well as the top seals) with new... Just a good trim conditioner every few washes on the plastic and pick up a tube of Shin-Etsu grease ($12) from your Honda dealer to keep the seals in good shape. Treat those every couple of months, as well.
Congrats on the S2000
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Originally Posted by wanabe,Nov 9 2006, 05:12 PM
agree- 303 or vinylex on the harder vinyl parts and shin etsu grease on all rubber seals.
with both, rub in really well- let sit a bit then buff off.
with both, rub in really well- let sit a bit then buff off.
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Originally Posted by animeS2K,Nov 9 2006, 07:18 PM
If I'm not mistaken the reason you're seeing metal on your Prelude is because those are painted metal parts. I'm pretty sure the parts you're worried about on the S2000 are solid plastic.
So really it's just a matter of keeping them "nourished" and clean. 303 is good for this, but folks may have other recommendations, as well.
To keep them nice and matte looking, avoid washing or scrubbing them too hard and don't polish or wax/seal them. After nearly 7 years, mine are a bit on the shiny side. I've considered replacing them (as well as the top seals) with new... Just a good trim conditioner every few washes on the plastic and pick up a tube of Shin-Etsu grease ($12) from your Honda dealer to keep the seals in good shape. Treat those every couple of months, as well.
Congrats on the S2000
So really it's just a matter of keeping them "nourished" and clean. 303 is good for this, but folks may have other recommendations, as well.
To keep them nice and matte looking, avoid washing or scrubbing them too hard and don't polish or wax/seal them. After nearly 7 years, mine are a bit on the shiny side. I've considered replacing them (as well as the top seals) with new... Just a good trim conditioner every few washes on the plastic and pick up a tube of Shin-Etsu grease ($12) from your Honda dealer to keep the seals in good shape. Treat those every couple of months, as well.
Congrats on the S2000
Great advice!! Personally, though I prefer to use Poorboy's Trim Restorer on exterior rubber/plastic trim. I find it doesn't wash away or streak like 303 can. It also seems to last longer. I like to apply it with a foam paint brush.
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Originally Posted by animeS2K,Nov 9 2006, 07:18 PM
...and pick up a tube of Shin-Etsu grease ($12) from your Honda dealer to keep the seals in good shape. Treat those every couple of months, as well.
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According to Shin-Etsu's site:
http://www.silicone.jp/e/products/oil/grease.shtml
It's:
- Silicone grease
- G-3W-0 series
- Low-temperature lubrication
- Suitable for lubrication in extremely low temperature
applications, in which petroleum greases cannot be used.
So... yeah, a basic silicone grease. Any similar product intended for a similar purpose should be fine.
http://www.silicone.jp/e/products/oil/grease.shtml
It's:
- Silicone grease
- G-3W-0 series
- Low-temperature lubrication
- Suitable for lubrication in extremely low temperature
applications, in which petroleum greases cannot be used.
So... yeah, a basic silicone grease. Any similar product intended for a similar purpose should be fine.
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