window trim.getting stained and dull.. - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Rich2k1 · 06-03-2012, 03:53 PM

My window trim along all 4 driver and passenger windows above and below are discolors and look so dull after a wash. I hate to add any Greasy product on there to make them look good but have to. does anyone else seem to have this issue

KneeDragr · 06-04-2012, 10:24 AM

First question - how do you wash your car? Most dedicated car wash products are formulated to be tough on dirt but mild on trim and paint. I hope you are not using Dawn or some other harsh soap on your car.

Secondly, I have used a number of products with varying degrees of success. My favorite on my car has been Adams Super VRT. I use it on all exterior trim. It forms a chemical bond with the trim so it lasts many weeks even through harsh rains and will even last a couple washes.

Recently, I was washing my wife's car and didnt feel like using my good stuff. I had some leftover Meguiars Ultimate Protectant that was too shiny to use on the interior. Her trim was pretty faded looking and it did an excellent job making it a dark black and restoring its rubbery feel. I would recommend it if you are using OTC detailing products.

live4wknds · 06-20-2012, 01:10 AM

An F30 owner shared a similar problem on another forum. I too have noticed the rubber trim around the windows looking pretty nasty after the first car wash. A suggested product was from a company called Einszett. It's called Gummi Pflege Stift. I think the translation is 'rubber care stick'? Anyway, it's claimed to return the rubber to a nice, uniform black color. It's water based so hopefully not greasy feeling. I'll be buying some myself. Amazon has it.

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06-04-2012, 10:24 AM	#2
KneeDragr Second Lieutenant Drives: No BMW's Yet - Hopefully Soon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 212 iTrader: (0)	First question - how do you wash your car? Most dedicated car wash products are formulated to be tough on dirt but mild on trim and paint. I hope you are not using Dawn or some other harsh soap on your car. Secondly, I have used a number of products with varying degrees of success. My favorite on my car has been Adams Super VRT. I use it on all exterior trim. It forms a chemical bond with the trim so it lasts many weeks even through harsh rains and will even last a couple washes. Recently, I was washing my wife's car and didnt feel like using my good stuff. I had some leftover Meguiars Ultimate Protectant that was too shiny to use on the interior. Her trim was pretty faded looking and it did an excellent job making it a dark black and restoring its rubbery feel. I would recommend it if you are using OTC detailing products.

06-20-2012, 01:10 AM	#3
live4wknds Private First Class Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 131 iTrader: (0)	An F30 owner shared a similar problem on another forum. I too have noticed the rubber trim around the windows looking pretty nasty after the first car wash. A suggested product was from a company called Einszett. It's called Gummi Pflege Stift. I think the translation is 'rubber care stick'? Anyway, it's claimed to return the rubber to a nice, uniform black color. It's water based so hopefully not greasy feeling. I'll be buying some myself. Amazon has it.