The window surround rubbers on my camper van are producing black streaks on the bodywork and are becomming dry and powdery. Is there a product available to refurbish the rubber or is replacement the only cure?
2006-08-02 20:47:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anthony W 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You have to replace the rubber by taking the window out.
2006-08-02 21:08:48 · answer #1 · answered by SEAN S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't use mineral oil, ie car engine oil or the like, as that will rot the rubber. Use vegetable oil and rub well in and wipe off excess. If the rubber is split badly then you could find rubber stuff in a tube. Sorry can't be more help on that but there is such stuff but can't remember the name or description. Ask in a garage or motorists shop. I know there is such rubber in a tube as I've used it before.
Scrapyard possibly??
2006-08-03 08:36:11 · answer #2 · answered by Miyke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the rubber is really cracked and perrished them you will need to replace it. If it is just grey and discoloured you could try something like "Back to Black " or other rubber restorers such as the kind used on car bumpers etc
2006-08-03 04:10:54 · answer #3 · answered by little weed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean them with normal vinegar (the kind you use on chips - or fries if your in the states). wipe it around the rubber with a piece of kitchen roll and the acid is strong enough to clean it and kill the bacteria but not strong enough to harm the rubber in any way.
2006-08-03 04:24:39 · answer #4 · answered by paulamathers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a commercial item called Final Coat that does wonders.. but it depends on how bad of shape the rubber is in.. Many auto detail places can get you the final coat or know who you can get it from..
2006-08-03 03:52:26 · answer #5 · answered by LokoLobo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cover them with silacone spray
2006-08-03 09:38:57 · answer #6 · answered by martin r 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋