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Default QUESTION: What is this discoloration on the rubber trim?? - 05-18-2007 , 06:32 PM






Hi all.

I have a 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon.

I recently noticed some discoloration along the rubber trim that
surrounds my windshield on the outside.

It's kind of whitish and blotchy - like saltwater might stain
something. But it's not coming out easily.

Is this maybe sun damage? Anything I can do about this?

Here's a pic (60kB)

http://members.shaw.ca/robertrd/trim.jpg

Thanks for any tips.

Cheers,

BD


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Default Re: QUESTION: What is this discoloration on the rubber trim?? - 05-18-2007 , 09:06 PM






On 18 May 2007 16:32:33 -0700, BD <robert.drea (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote:

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Hi all.

I have a 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon.

I recently noticed some discoloration along the rubber trim that
surrounds my windshield on the outside.

It's kind of whitish and blotchy - like saltwater might stain
something. But it's not coming out easily.

Is this maybe sun damage? Anything I can do about this?

Here's a pic (60kB)

http://members.shaw.ca/robertrd/trim.jpg

Thanks for any tips.

Cheers,

BD
Looks like silicate particles in the airflow are etching the rubber
and leaving some behind. Armor All?


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Default Re: QUESTION: What is this discoloration on the rubber trim?? - 05-18-2007 , 10:17 PM



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I have a 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon.

I recently noticed some discoloration along the rubber trim that
surrounds my windshield on the outside.

It's kind of whitish and blotchy - like saltwater might stain
something. But it's not coming out easily.

Looks like silicate particles in the airflow are etching the rubber
and leaving some behind. Armor All?
Would brake fluid help clear this kind of wear?




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Default Re: QUESTION: What is this discoloration on the rubber trim?? - 05-18-2007 , 10:32 PM



BD wrote:

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Hi all.

I have a 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon.

I recently noticed some discoloration along the rubber trim that
surrounds my windshield on the outside.

It's kind of whitish and blotchy - like saltwater might stain
something. But it's not coming out easily.

Is this maybe sun damage? Anything I can do about this?

Here's a pic (60kB)

http://members.shaw.ca/robertrd/trim.jpg

Thanks for any tips.

Cheers,

BD

doesn't seem too severe - possibly wax?

Carl


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Default Re: QUESTION: What is this discoloration on the rubber trim?? - 05-19-2007 , 07:36 AM



Bonehenge (B A R R Y) wrote:
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On Sat, 19 May 2007 02:06:24 GMT, David <rickets (AT) knac (DOT) com> wrote:


Looks like silicate particles in the airflow are etching the rubber
and leaving some behind. Armor All?


I've had good results with Armor All on black plastic trim. However,
Mother's has a product called "Back to Black", which I like a lot
better. Back to Black is like a thick Armor All.
Yeah, I feel Armor All and Son-of-a-Gun are not as good as 303 Protectant.

example;http://tinyurl.com/2cus9b


Carl


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Default Re: QUESTION: What is this discoloration on the rubber trim?? - 05-19-2007 , 07:51 AM




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On 18 May 2007 16:32:33 -0700, BD <robert.drea (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote:

Hi all.

I have a 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon.

I recently noticed some discoloration along the rubber trim that
surrounds my windshield on the outside.

It's kind of whitish and blotchy - like saltwater might stain
something. But it's not coming out easily.

Is this maybe sun damage? Anything I can do about this?

Here's a pic (60kB)

http://members.shaw.ca/robertrd/trim.jpg

Thanks for any tips.

Cheers,

BD
You will find that on a LOT of vehicles. It is the result of UV
degradation of the vinyl compounds they use to make the trim. If you
want to remove it easily, buy some 00 STAINLESS STEEL wool and GENTLY
scrub the trim. Then use some 303 protectant on it.

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Jeffrey Dahmer enough human flesh,
he'd have become a vegan.


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Default Re: QUESTION: What is this discoloration on the rubber trim?? - 05-19-2007 , 09:47 AM



On May 19, 5:51 am, "Steve W." <y... (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote:
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On 18 May 2007 16:32:33 -0700, BD <robert.d... (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote:

Hi all.

I have a 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon.

I recently noticed some discoloration along the rubber trim that
surrounds my windshield on the outside.

It's kind of whitish and blotchy - like saltwater might stain
something. But it's not coming out easily.

Is this maybe sun damage? Anything I can do about this?

Here's a pic (60kB)

http://members.shaw.ca/robertrd/trim.jpg

Thanks for any tips.

Cheers,

BD

You will find that on a LOT of vehicles. It is the result of UV
degradation of the vinyl compounds they use to make the trim. If you
want to remove it easily, buy some 00 STAINLESS STEEL wool and GENTLY
scrub the trim. Then use some 303 protectant on it.

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Steve W.
Near Cooperstown, New York
NRA Member
Pacifism - The theory that if they'd fed
Jeffrey Dahmer enough human flesh,
he'd have become a vegan.

Thanks, I will do. I have some 00 Bulldog wool I used for cleaning
water stains off the outside mirrors.

Hadn't heard of 303 protectant, but I'll give that a go.

Cheers,

BD



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Default Re: QUESTION: What is this discoloration on the rubber trim?? - 05-19-2007 , 11:23 AM



On May 18, 11:17 pm, "Noozer" <dont.s... (AT) me (DOT) here> wrote:
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I have a 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon.

I recently noticed some discoloration along the rubber trim that
surrounds my windshield on the outside.

It's kind of whitish and blotchy - like saltwater might stain
something. But it's not coming out easily.
Looks like silicate particles in the airflow are etching the rubber
and leaving some behind. Armor All?

Would brake fluid help clear this kind of wear?
Are you really suggesting he use brake fluid or is this some kind of
dirty trick?



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Default Re: QUESTION: What is this discoloration on the rubber trim?? - 05-19-2007 , 01:20 PM



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Would brake fluid help clear this kind of wear?

Are you really suggesting he use brake fluid or is this some kind of
dirty trick?
Brake fluid is supposed to be great for renewing rubber. You DO have to be
CAREFUL to avoid getting it on painted surfaces.




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Default Re: QUESTION: What is this discoloration on the rubber trim?? - 05-20-2007 , 07:45 AM



On Sat, 19 May 2007 08:51:54 -0400, "Steve W." <yahoo (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>
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On 18 May 2007 16:32:33 -0700, BD <robert.drea (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote:

Hi all.

I have a 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon.

I recently noticed some discoloration along the rubber trim that
surrounds my windshield on the outside.

It's kind of whitish and blotchy - like saltwater might stain
something. But it's not coming out easily.

Is this maybe sun damage? Anything I can do about this?

Here's a pic (60kB)

http://members.shaw.ca/robertrd/trim.jpg

Thanks for any tips.

Cheers,

BD

You will find that on a LOT of vehicles. It is the result of UV
degradation of the vinyl compounds they use to make the trim. If you
want to remove it easily, buy some 00 STAINLESS STEEL wool and GENTLY
scrub the trim. Then use some 303 protectant on it.
You could also try brass wool from a boating/marine supply store.



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