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Old 09-11-2011, 12:48 PM
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Has anyone noticed discolored outside window seals on their Q5? I've noticed a little discoloration/fading on passenger side of my 2010 Q5. I have applied armor all without luck. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks a lot.
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I use a rubber dressing from Griot's Garage every time I wax the car. It seems to keep the rubber seals looking good.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...rrivals&page=1
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Originally Posted by abacon09
I use a rubber dressing from Griot's Garage every time I wax the car. It seems to keep the rubber seals looking good.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...rrivals&page=1
Thanks! I will give Griot's a try.
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I have noticed this and well and was told to try: *

http://www.detailersdomain.com/1Z-ei...tick_p_77.html

I haven't tried it yet but will post my results when I do.
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I use 303 Aerospace Protectant, not just on the rubber seals, buy on the dash as well. Even used it on ties as a tire dressing.
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Originally Posted by john1r
I have noticed this and well and was told to try: *

http://www.detailersdomain.com/1Z-ei...tick_p_77.html

I haven't tried it yet but will post my results when I do.
I've been using the 1Z Gummi for years with excellent results. The sponge applicator does pretty good and where it won't reach you can saturate a Q-tip and use that instead.
Recently a friend brought me some BMW brand Gummi-pflege in a spray can...got it when in Germany. I used it on the Q5 last month and it it worked great and was much quicker to apply. I sprayed all of the rubber on the car and didn't worry about where the overspray went. The excess came right off the next day when I washed the car.
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Originally Posted by HaveBullDogWillTravel
I've been using the 1Z Gummi for years with excellent results. The sponge applicator does pretty good and where it won't reach you can saturate a Q-tip and use that instead.
Recently a friend brought me some BMW brand Gummi-pflege in a spray can...got it when in Germany. I used it on the Q5 last month and it it worked great and was much quicker to apply. I sprayed all of the rubber on the car and didn't worry about where the overspray went. The excess came right off the next day when I washed the car.
I too have used this product with excellent results.
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I've tried those products and many others. They all work good..... for a while. I now use Adams Super VRT because it looks great like the other products BUT IT'S WATERPROOF plus you can use it on tires too. You gotta check it out. I got it at DetailersDomain.com. They're a forum sponsor and frequently run discounts.

http://www.youtube.com/v/Kdi6XoaungM...dded&version=3<object height="390" width="640">

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Mothers Back to Black....

I have not tried the product yet, Here at the Home hardware close by .. they had a few bottles left. I picked up 1 bottle.
I have not tried it yet.

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Originally Posted by BCD-1
Mothers Back to Black....

I have not tried the product yet, Here at the Home hardware close by .. they had a few bottles left. I picked up 1 bottle.
I have not tried it yet.

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That is what I have been using - and it works better than Armor all
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