Trying to protect this trim

[uhohitsstevo]

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I used wolfgangs trim sealant but I still am getting hard water spots on these. It is a paint to clean up and it seems like they are pitting slightly. Anyone know what will do a great job protecting these?

 

[GSKR]

Pretty much nothing.

 

[shagnat]

I'm subscribing to this thread as I'd love to know the answer too.

 

[emmjay]

I had the same issue on my MK7 Gti. I just gave up and decided to live with it.

Its only on the windshield for some reason as well.

 

[Eldorado2k]

I'd try a spray wax.

 

[Desertnate]

Are you talking about the rubber trim that runs along the edge of the windshield?

On my MK6 GTI, I use BLACKFIRE Total Trim & Tire Sealant. It holds up for months and I've not noticed any issues with water spot that don't simply wipe away when washing the car.

 

[BMW435]

Did you give the trim a good cleaning before applying the WETS?

 

[FUNX650]

•From here...Looks like that's probably
an EPDM "synthetic-rubber". {It is way
less susceptible to UV-degradation.}

•I've successfully used the following
products on this type of "rubber":

- Gummi Pflege Stick
(IIRC: branded as nextzett nowadays)

- CRL Krytox High Performance Lubricant
(#GPL205)

- Meguiar's M39/M40 combo.



Bob