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[fwms924]

Has anyone had any experience with sealing or refinishing the rubber spoiler around the rear glass? Mine is weathered but not rotten and I prefer not to replace it. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks

[Smoothie]

Mine just gets an occasional dousing with a rubber/vinyl dressing.
Some past topics on it -
http://www.924board.org/viewtopic.php?t=23800
http://www.924board.org/viewtopic.php?t=11119
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[skemcin]

Skrilla mentioned to me at one point that motor oil is a good treatment for it. haven't tried it myself, but I'm contemplating it.
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[Scorpio]

i like to use tyre black....just mask and paint... make sure you use a good quality tyre black..NOT the tyre shines (theyre silicon based).. the tyre black is the equivalent of semi temporary rubber paint
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[Vince Ponz]

If it is really bad I am sure someone on this list has a spare to sell you.
Keep trying.

Black Again worked well with me.

I also used a product that a friend makes and I think it is the best. I used it once and it has lasted for years.

Sold by Detailing Dynamics,Mineola, NY. [great stuff]
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[fwms924]

Thanks for the replys. I don't want to use anything with silicon or oil because I don't think that would do anything except draw dust and dirt and wouldn't help the weathering. I'm thinking that I've seen some sealer that would help if I can get the rubber clean enough to start with. Maybe a few coats of flexible sealer and then some semi-flat black paint with a flex additive. If I find anything that works good I'll post it on this site.

[924guy]

best stuff you can buy in my opinion, not cheap, but works wonderfully, not oily, and lasts a long time.. last bottle i bought was three years ago, time for a new one only now...

http://www.303products.com/tech/index.cfm

i requested a sample, they sent it no problem, and after using the first little sample, i went right out and bought a bottle of the aerospace protectant.. cant say enough about it..
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[Smoothie]

Yeah I wouldn't think motor oil - petroleum products are generally bad for rubber (though it may depend on the type of rubber..). Silicone, on the other hand is actually a good preservative/treatment for rubber. -But if you're going to be experimenting with some type of paint, obviously don't use either.
As far as experimental topcoats, I'd try an undercoat - but -not- the common asphalt-based type. They dry looking brownish and don't have the kind of even texture you'd want on the spoiler.
This is the only one I was able to find that is truely rubber based and contains no asphalt (3M #08883) - http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3MAutomotive/Aftermarket/Products/Product-Catalog/?PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECFTDQCEK3_nid=1WGT0QN08Sgs6DTWTJQPBBgl19MNFMCQP3bl
I'd get a can of that and experiment on an old cracked tire first. Spray it on a section and let it dry.. Spray it on another section and spread or brush it quickly before it starts to dry, etc..
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