Thank you all for helping with my smeary rubber problem. I'm going to try the remedies posted here. I only get the smears when I use a glass cleaner on my cleaning rag. I use Glass Plus to clean my windows. It might just be a bit too aggressive for the rubber trim. Thanks again.

J.

 

I have used the meguires back black. Works good for a few days or until it rains, then the rubber will get kinda streaky. I am kinda picky about the trim on my little ride. I have tried some expensive and not so expensive stuff. The best that I found in terms of ease of application, longevity, and resistance to washing off in the rain actually came from walmart. Turtle wax trim restorer. About six bucks a bottle and it will last you forever. If you get wax on the trim don't fret the trim restorer will make it disapear. I thought it was just the regular dust attracting oil/polymer stuff like all the rest. Not so much. I had drop of it hit my shoe and I didn't see it until I came in that night. It didn't soak into my shoe, it turned into a gel. The next thing I thought was that is would sit on the trim and discolor. I have used it on my jeep, the chevy, and even the faux plastic shudders on my house. On all of the above the average application lasted between three and five weeks. It doesn't take much. I use a micro fiber towel because I feel it is a lot more controllable than the sponge applicator that comes with it. Bear in mind all of this is just my opinion. G with what works for you, JOSH

 

I'm sorry, but "Back to Black" sucks! Washes off and streaks. Try Black Wow or Meguiars Ultimate Protectant.

Jim

 

I use this on all of my rubber, a little pricy but works great.

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-512-a...-dressing.aspx

 

I second bad03extreme's recommendation of the Adam's Polishes SuperVRT. Works wonderfully on the black rubber moldings on the doors and for the hood.

 

Yes the Adam's stuff works good and he is a nice guy also. My local club had a detail clinic at his place. Have some of his sruff on the shelf out in the car room. A little pricy but he stands by his product and will even show you how to get the best results from it.

 

Agree; regarding Turtle wax trim restorer, have also tried Turtle Wax color cure (black) polish, which also works for UV/A & B rays.

http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Wax-T12.../dp/B004M3C130

 

Planters Peanut Oil removes wax from black trim, and makes the trim look nice. It attracts squirrels too