Rubber coating for rubber trim

[cbsteh]

My rubber trim especially around the windows tend to have water spots and "polka dots".

Today I saw a rubber coating that came in a spray can. You spray and what comes out is like paint but after drying for 4 hours, the paint-like appearance is actually a thin film of rubber. Although it can be peeled out, it takes some effort to do so - like tearing out a very sticky film.

I am wondering if I can apply this coating on my car rubber trim especially those around the windows. However, the spray goes over a large area, so could I spray into a can then apply the coat by brush on the trim?

Kindly advise.

 

[stupidcar]

Is it the rubber coating for the inner tyre wheel arch?

 

[cbsteh]

Is it the rubber coating for the inner tyre wheel arch?

It's multi-purpose. Can be used on rims or on any part which you like to have a rubber protection (like exposed and bare metal). Can even protect electronics from water, it seems.

 

[ken yeang]

Most of the rubber coating (should I say film) that is sprayed on. Plasti-dip is one kind.

There is another type coating that is applicable by either dipping in can with liquid rubber. It can be brush-on. It is then air-dried.
The dipping is used to coat handgrips of tools, and non-slip surfaces such as floors...etc.
Add more coatings to increase rubber thickness.


I say plasti-dip can be used for coating rubber trims, but it wont last for years.
I think it is better than the normal spray-on rubber-black aerosol though....

 

[g88]

My rubber trim especially around the windows tend to have water spots and "polka dots".

Today I saw a rubber coating that came in a spray can. You spray and what comes out is like paint but after drying for 4 hours, the paint-like appearance is actually a thin film of rubber. Although it can be peeled out, it takes some effort to do so - like tearing out a very sticky film.

I am wondering if I can apply this coating on my car rubber trim especially those around the windows. However, the spray goes over a large area, so could I spray into a can then apply the coat by brush on the trim?

Kindly advise.

Try look for Carmate Black Resin Restore in Eneos

 

[cbsteh]

Try look for Carmate Black Resin Restore in Eneos

No more at Eneos, but can find at Autobacs, but I always thought this product is only for plastic, never for rubber.

 

[cbsteh]

Just an update: I've tried using Willson Plastic Resin. Works, but need to apply on rubber evenly to prevent streaks.

 

[pwhyze]

Where'd you get it? Would ACE have a similar product?

 

[cbsteh]

Where'd you get it? Would ACE have a similar product?

I got it from Autobacs Klang. They are also selling a similar product from Soft99 but check the resin bottle. Some of them have dried up!

 

[diyrubberpaint.com]

My rubber trim especially around the windows tend to have water spots and "polka dots".

hi

do you have some pics of your rubber trim that have the water spots and "polka dots"?

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

You can actually try using plastidip. Easily get at Ace Hardware. Since is also rubber paint and easier to tear and reapply anytime.
Safe to use.

 

[mokh]

i used black matte sticker to solve the problem.
still looking good after 2 years.

 

[cbsteh]

hi

do you have some pics of your rubber trim that have the water spots and "polka dots"?

No, I didn't take a photo, but mine looked similar to this but with more pale greyish spotting:

http://i41.tinypic.com/10yqtec.jpg

You can actually try using plastidip. Easily get at Ace Hardware. Since is also rubber paint and easier to tear and reapply anytime.
Safe to use.

Yeah, that was my initial question I posted if anyone had done this before ...

i used black matte sticker to solve the problem.
still looking good after 2 years.

Yeah, I did consider this but this was my final option if I couldn't get my rubber trims looking good more permenantly. I used Aerospace 303 before. Good but not so permenant. Need to reapply every 3 to 4 weeks.

 

[GRexer]

If you're in Klang Valley, I don't mind giving you some Duragloss #271 Rubber Trim & Tyre Dressing to try on. I usually keep it in a 40cc spray bottle.

 

[cbsteh]

If you're in Klang Valley, I don't mind giving you some Duragloss #271 Rubber Trim & Tyre Dressing to try on. I usually keep it in a 40cc spray bottle.

Thank you so much for your kind offer, but I was looking for a more permanent solution.

 

[diyrubberpaint.com]

I am wondering if I can apply this coating on my car rubber trim especially those around the windows. However, the spray goes over a large area, so could I spray into a can then apply the coat by brush on the trim?

Yeah, I did consider this but this was my final option if I couldn't get my rubber trims looking good more permenantly. I used Aerospace 303 before. Good but not so permenant. Need to reapply every 3 to 4 weeks.

you can just cover the edge of the rubber trim with masking tape and spray the rubber paint around it. once done, just remove the masking tape and peel the unwanted rubber paint.

btw, i think if use rubber paint also will not give you permanent fix as it will last 2-3 years based on the manufacturer guarantee. If you are lucky, it can last more than that.

For permanent fix, maybe u can just change those rubber trim. go to any windscreen repair workshop and they shall able to change them.

 

[cbsteh]

you can just cover the edge of the rubber trim with masking tape and spray the rubber paint around it. once done, just remove the masking tape and peel the unwanted rubber paint.

btw, i think if use rubber paint also will not give you permanent fix as it will last 2-3 years based on the manufacturer guarantee. If you are lucky, it can last more than that.

For permanent fix, maybe u can just change those rubber trim. go to any windscreen repair workshop and they shall able to change them.

Thanks. What I meant by "more permanent" is longer than a few months. Even if I have to reapply the treatment after one year, this is fine with me because this will be better than what I was doing before.

 

[jonlsl]

Thanks. What I meant by "more permanent" is longer than a few months. Even if I have to reapply the treatment after one year, this is fine with me because this will be better than what I was doing before.

Bro cbsteh try using vinegar to remove the water spots first. Then once clean and dry I suggest you use Vaseline and apply working into the rubber. See if it works for you. I learnt this from a Porsche owners manual. :proud:

 

[cbsteh]

Bro cbsteh try using vinegar to remove the water spots first. Then once clean and dry I suggest you use Vaseline and apply working into the rubber. See if it works for you. I learnt this from a Porsche owners manual. :proud:

Thanks. I've already done the coating. So far so good.

 

[pwhyze]

Coating with what if I may ask?