Best automotive rubber care products according to redditors

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Since it's turning you into a car guy...If you have the space, or even if you can borrow the space from a friend, DIY your general maintenance. It's so easy on this car.

You can do a 15-20 minute oil change without getting under the car by getting a fluid extractor like this one: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben-parts/65-liter-fluid-extractor/011885sch01a/

Maintenance schedule is here: http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26312

Approved Oils are here (but just use Mobil1 0w-40, its fine and cheap): http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4017

Filter part numbers are here: http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16502

Lots of other great info/people on golfmk7 too.

Diluted Simple Green is a good all purpose cleaner you can use. Aerospace 303 Protectant can't be beat for all the plastic surfaces and dash. Use only microfibers.

You will probably want to get Gummi Pflege to lubricate your door seals. You will want to clean them with simple green or the like BEFORE you rub the Gummi on them so that you are removing the dirt and not causing the applicator of the Gummi to get gross.

https://www.amazon.com/nextzett-91480615-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber/dp/B004B8GTQG/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1522191200&sr=1-1&keywords=gummi+pflege

For your tint, with the small triangle windows by the mirrors, if the shop you go to wants to charge you extra, put vinyl on the outside of them or remove trim to tint them, walk away, they aren't good enough. None of those things are necessary. Expect to pay $250-600 depending on the tint and the area you live in.

I've posted my list before:

Car Wash Shampoo: Chemical Guys Maxi Suds II Amazon link

Quick Detailer: Chemical Guys High Gloss Spray Sealant & Quick Detailer Amazon Link

Wax/Sealant (every 6 months): Blackfire Pro Paint Protection (previously Blackfire Wet Diamond All Paint Protection) Amazon Link

Clay Bar (every 12 months): Simoniz S57 Perfect Finish Detailing Clay Amazon Link

Clear Plastics (head/tail lights): Plexus Plastic Cleaner & Protectant Amazon Link

Plastic/Vinyl/Rubber/Leather: 303 Aerospace Protectant Amazon Link

Door/Trunk/Frunk Seals: 303 (above) or Nextzett Gummi Pflege Rubber Conditioner Amazon Link

Glass: Stoner Invisible Glass Amazon Link


Wheels: Griot's Garage Wheel Cleaner Amazon Link

Tires: Aero Low Shine Rubber Care Amazon Link

These are the two I see recommended the most:

Gummi Pflege
http://www.amazon.com/einszett-914806-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber/dp/B004B8GTQG

Krytox
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Krytox+gpl205

You can also use silicone lube if you don’t have the above (that’s what I did last time I did mine). For cleaning, warm water and dish soap, light wipe with a clutch, make sure to get all the rubber damp.

I use this on my 06 convert. Vette. I won't use anything else. Love this stuff. Rubbed it into the entire bottom faded air splitter on back and it looks flawless. Going on 2 months and still looks perfect. Also did a few other faded pieces.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01AAZ1OAE?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

huh, my mk6 has no rattles but my previous ford rattled like a motherfucker.

Everything rattled quite a bit until I applied this stuff to the door frames as per a recommendation on the mk6 forums. That shit was literally like magic

Is it literally falling apart or just in dry/rough shape? If the latter, try this first: http://www.amazon.com/einszett-914806-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber/dp/B004B8GTQG

Read the reviews :)

Is this what you're looking for?

http://www.amazon.com/einszett-914806-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber/dp/B004B8GTQG/

http://www.amazon.com/303-30324-Rubber-Seal-Protectant/dp/B00T44D1R2/

Also one more thing. Buy this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004B8GTQG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is what they use on the rubber trim on the hardtop convertible tops on bmws. Put it all around the rubber seal on the T tops. It refreshes the rubber and prevents leaks. This shit works like a charm. brought my rubber seals back to life.

The free way to perhaps help would be to clean your gaskets along the doors/hood/ and windows as well as their mating surfaces with just warm soapy water and rinsing them off. You could also buy a quality water-based gasket conditioner to treat them with after cleaning them to counteract any drying out with something like this or this!

I've used this in the past but I don't use it much: Gummi-Pflege

Gummi Phlege Stift may work for that.

https://www.amazon.com/nextzett-91480615-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber/dp/B004B8GTQG

Did you put gasket treatment on the door seals to help prevent the doors from sticking?

http://www.amazon.com/einszett-914806-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber/dp/B004B8GTQG

This.

http://www.amazon.com/einszett-914806-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber/dp/B004B8GTQG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1452529162&sr=8-3&keywords=gummi

I've heard good things about this stuff for faded trim: https://www.amazon.com/Wipe-New-WN6PCMSTRRT-Trim-Restorer/dp/B00AYXM4DY

In a pinch you can also use foam tire shine, but it will only stay on for a couple days.

Chemical Guys Microfiber Applicators

Griots Garage Microfiber Speed Shine Cloth

Royal Auto Shop & Car wash towels 36 pack

Gummi Pflege Stift

Shurhold Buff Magic Compounding Pad 2 pack

Yacoto Microfiber Chenille Wash Mitt 2 pack

303 Fabric Guard

Invisible Glass 32 Oz - 6 pack

Griots Garage Microfiber and Foam Pad Cleaner

Chemical Guys Foam Cannon and Honeydew cleaner

Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine 32 oz

Mothers Clay Bar Kit

Sonax Wheel Cleaner Full Effect 169 oz

Griots Garage Microfiber Drying Towel

303 Stain Guard

303 Speed Detailer

Detailer's Choice Leather Chamois

Natural Boar Hair Detail Brush Pack

303 Spray Wax

MATCC 5Pcs White Flannelette Polishing Wheel Cone-Shaped Wheel Grinding Head

Chemical Guys Premium Microfiber Applicators

I'd recommend Gummi Pflege Stift instead. It came highly rated from the auto detailing subreddit, and I've been very pleased with the results on our S and X.

Plastic & Trim Restorer - Dye-Free Formula Shines & Darkens Worn Out Plastic, Vinyl & Rubber Surfaces - Protects Cars & Motorcycles from Rain, Salt & Dirt - Prevent Fading - 8 OZ - TriNova https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AAZ1OAE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3wurzbYS5F3SS


This stuff worked better than back to black for me. I usually put one coat all around and let it dry, then go for another coat.

The Germans use this: https://www.amazon.com/nextzett-91480615-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber/dp/B004B8GTQG/

> There is great rubber/trim stick out there, but I can't remember the name (I think it is German).

Is this it?
Einszett Gummi Pfledge Stift

I'd recommend Gummi Pflege Stift instead. There is no better rubber care product:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004B8GTQG/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/nextzett-91480615-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber/dp/B004B8GTQG

Fixed my creaky sunroof. It was the rear seal.

https://smile.amazon.com/nextzett-91480615-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber/dp/B004B8GTQG?sa-no-redirect=1 this is purpose built for seals. will also protect them.

I had really good luck with this. It is a little expensive but a little goes a long way it lasts 8-9 months. https://www.amazon.com/Wipe-New-WN6PCMSTRRT-Trim-Restorer/dp/B00AYXM4DY

rubber rejuvenator usually does the trick to make the pads more sticky:

www.amazon.com/Max-Professional-2145-Rubber-Rejuvenator/dp/B00363M0TC

Beautiful colored Subie. I use a spray on sealant by Meguiars to keep my headlights from fading, lasts well over a year.

Also, this stuff called gummi pflege stift is great for restoring and protecting old rubber door seals:

nextzett 91480615 'Gummi Pflege Stift' Rubber Care Stick - 3.4 fl. oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004B8GTQG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_r1WIAbZ52QG3J

This is what I used

You can get it at Amazon or your choice of online sites.

Simply clean all seals with a damp microfiber cloth, wet the applicator and moisten the seals. Do your doors, hatch and hood seals too, especially if you are in a winter zone.

You can buy rubber rejuvenator for the rollers.

Example: Link

https://www.amazon.com/nextzett-91480615-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber/dp/B004B8GTQG

This stuff is great to keep your rubber nice and supple, and does add a little "blackness"

I've read this should help with the creaking issue. https://www.amazon.com/nextzett-91480615-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber/dp/B004B8GTQG


I have the same creaking issue but I have yet to attempt a fix on it.

I haven't tried this, but I did remember the product from seeing several recommendations.
Or you could go old school and get one of these :)

I have had zero repairs on the top and the only maintenance I've done is to put some Gummi Pflege on the seals every 6 months ( https://www.amazon.com/nextzett-91480615-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber/dp/B004B8GTQG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1IXM3TJ577A2&keywords=gummi+pflege+rubber+protection&qid=1563411869&s=gateway&sprefix=gummi+pf%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-1 ). The top works great and has never given me a problem. I live in Arizona and put it down A LOT.

With stuff like this

It's great stuff. I use it to remove cone scuffs from autocross. here it is on Amazon. They also sell it at Pep Boys in their 'speed shop', if you need it quicker.

This stuff is your best bet. Forget lemon pledge and other multi-surface polish that leaves a greasy residue and has fragrance. Plastic trim restorer is specifically manufactured for restoring plastic.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AAZ1OAE/

Which one of these for door seals that are sticky?

nextzett


303 Rubber seal

Before I forget, you'll want some of this. It's the stuff that revitalises your seals and cures (or prevents) the T-Top leak as well as reduces wind noise. It's a godsend and done the moon-roof on my E34 as well as the T-Tops on an '87 AW11. Seriously worth a bottle.

It's squishy but it feels stiff? Kind of contradicting.

If you need it to have more give, use this stuff on the top part of the rubber:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004B8GTQG/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If it's not stiff enough, apply a very fine coat of this stuff using a paint brush to the base of the raised rubber:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AGZ0MUW/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Over time, the flex seal will fail and you'll need to reapply.

Apply Gymi Pfledge to the seals on the roof every 6 months to a year. There should also be drain holes in the A piller. Check that those are clear as well. There should also be a set in the roof compartment but I doubt those would clog easily.

For the roof it, since it is halting outright and not struggling, symptom of hydraulic issues ask me how I know, It almost certainly is a sensor that is failing. You may be able to get a special code reader (at least on the E46, the convertible module is not readable by standard OBDII readers) for the module to read which sensor is bad or you have to test each sensor on the car.

Hee you go: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004B8GTQG/

1Z Einszett Rubber Care Stick Gummi Pflege for rubber trim, I actually found out of it from a person on here. I tape up around the areas prior to usage, but it does wipe right up.

Honestly, give Trinova Plastic and Trim Restorer a shot. I recently detailed a 2008 Honda Pilot with grayish trim. I'd bought this stuff on a whim bc it was on sale. It's thick, a little goes a looong way, and it brought back the black.

Don't know how long it'll last on 10 year old trim, but if yours is in good condition, should last a long time.

$12 a bottle and I went through very little. I bet you could get 12 car's worth of applications out of it.

TriNova Trim

Honda Pilot Trim Before and After

I recommend gummifledge for this issue. I tried silicone spray first and that worked for a while, but this gummifledge stuff made the creaking go away for six months at a time. Pop up your moonroof and apply it to the rubber piece in the back and wherever else you think there may be rubbing, but that long back rubber weather seal was the culprit.

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https://www.amazon.com/nextzett-91480615-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber/dp/B004B8GTQG

The best product I have used for this is Wipe New

https://www.amazon.com/Wipe-New-WN6PCMSTRRT-Trim-Restorer/dp/B00AYXM4DY

So far it has held up for a couple months and a couple car washes and looks almost the same. Cost around $15, so it is very worth it in my mind

The only other products I have used are a very temporary solution ("Back to black" by mothers, one by meguiers and Aerospace 303).

i use rain-x wipers but my real secret is this stuff

http://www.amazon.com/einszett-914806-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber/dp/B004B8GTQG


it reinvigorates all rubber, from window and door seals, to wiper blades. It's awesome!

Get nextzett it's amazing
Link to it

https://www.amazon.com/nextzett-91480815-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber/dp/B075MKR3LR/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?adgrpid=52875560621&gclid=CjwKCAjwk7rmBRAaEiwAhDGhxARZeYoxawe1JHz7RRXhQwdZ2o1ozeH78Gzr9F3V1TYtcp3_XhxiMRoCalAQAvD_BwE&hvadid=274710179915&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9031401&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12817718169445832325&hvtargid=aud-676677759484%3Akwd-317396731655&hydadcr=18953_9708218&keywords=gummi+pflege+rubber+care+stick&qid=1557066979&s=gateway&sr=8-4

Also this: Mothers 09224 R3 Racing Rubber Remover - 24 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005R5WGCS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_5q0kxbB6362ZM

My 6 has so much creek. So what I did was...

1/4th inch drip tube in the inner seal atop my doors

That worked for a bit but the squeaky noises returned.

Next I used Gummi Pflege on the inside of every single seal within the door. So what I mean is. On the ones that attach to the body, but more importantly I spread open every one on the door and put a generous coating

Lastly,

I put Sailkote all over a rag, I mean soaked it, then rubbed it all over the felt side of the upper door seal that touches the body.

This can be purchased for a lot less with some hunting. I paid 12.99 at a local marina store