[MisterTib]

Mine was horrible, did some wet sanding using a flexible foam sanding block from Home Depot, sanded down to 1200 grit, went over it with 3M Marine Wax Cleaner/Restorer, good as new. Occasionally hit it with some Back to Black for maintainence.

 

[DSagun]

shhhhh... come here... listen very carefully... magic eraser and peanut butter will fix your trim up... and yes, I am being serious....

im gunna try this haha if it works then your the man but seriously how did u discover that? hahah

I, too, would like to try this and I would like to know how you discovered it. lol

 

[xEnergizerBunny]

Spray paint and what not work ok but if its just faded or something then just get some Turtle Wax Trim Restorer. its about $6

 

[rodneon]

shhhhh... come here... listen very carefully... magic eraser and peanut butter will fix your trim up... and yes, I am being serious....

I had read and watched videos about the peanut butter trick, so I decided to give it a go today. As expected, it does NOT work to fix corrosion... but it DOES work to remove wax buildup on rubber and plastic. My rear window seals are corroded, as most Tibs' tend to get. I was able to remove the light wax buildup on the front window seal with a rag, soapy water and a bit of pressure. I will try using the magic eraser/peanut butter combo on the other side to see if it's any easier.

Coming up next: a little wet sanding, maybe Plasti Dip.

 

[rodneon]

I did some wet sanding today... it works! I used 400 grit, which is pretty coarse, but it took care of the corrosion. As expected, the trim got pretty dull and scratched up, so I'll have to come back with finer sandpaper and apply a coat of finish. Not sure what I'll use yet -- it seems like everything out there gets mixed reviews.

As for Plasti Dip... I tried the spray and hated it. It drips, making the surface uneven, and rubs right off when dry... it's terrible. It may work better to brush it on, but I don't want to mess with it anymore.

 

[Pgh Tibby]

wow this is going to make a world of difference. good look

 

[rodneon]

wow this is going to make a world of difference. good look

Go with wet sanding for sure, but I'm not so sure the paint is necessary. Mine is still holding up perfectly, even after being outside through a (mild) Minnesota winter. I didn't go too crazy, 400 grit was the finest I went with and only if you look real close can you see a few scratches. I might do another round of sanding in the summer with a 2000 grit just to make it even nicer. Then again, do I really need to?

By the way, make sure to protect the paint really well. The water was causing the masking tape to peel... I slipped a couple of times and hit the paint a tiny bit. Nothing major though, I'll be able to fix it when it's nicer/dry out.

Good luck!

CORRECTION: I now remember using some finer-grit pads that I had laying around. Probably 1000-2000 grit. I hit it with the 400 to get rid of the corrosion, then finished it with the pads. I remember wanting to paint it too, and someone told me it wouldn't be worth the risk. It could flake off and you'd end up with a bigger mess than you started with.

 

[Pgh Tibby]

Go with wet sanding for sure, but I'm not so sure the paint is necessary. Mine is still holding up perfectly, even after being outside through a (mild) Minnesota winter. I didn't go too crazy, 400 grit was the finest I went with and only if you look real close can you see a few scratches. I might do another round of sanding in the summer with a 2000 grit just to make it even nicer. Then again, do I really need to?

By the way, make sure to protect the paint really well. The water was causing the masking tape to peel... I slipped a couple of times and hit the paint a tiny bit. Nothing major though, I'll be able to fix it when it's nicer/dry out.

Good luck!

CORRECTION: I now remember using some finer-grit pads that I had laying around. Probably 1000-2000 grit. I hit it with the 400 to get rid of the corrosion, then finished it with the pads. I remember wanting to paint it too, and someone told me it wouldn't be worth the risk. It could flake off and you'd end up with a bigger mess than you started with.

i think i'll forgo the paint then. looks like wax paper is calling my name. you should make a DIY with your steps and everything. I'm interested in seeing it all. Hope it works on mine though, pennsylvania weather is literally the WORST

 

[h8isgr8]

I just used a Mr.Clean Magic Sponge and degreaser and then applied some 303 Aerospace Protectant. Looks brand new. I wouldn't spray paint rubber, it will eventually crack.

 

[rodneon]

I just used a Mr.Clean Magic Sponge and degreaser and then applied some 303 Aerospace Protectant. Looks brand new. I wouldn't spray paint rubber, it will eventually crack.

I tried the Mr. Clean sponge dealie... it didn't work for me. Supposedly it only works on soap/wax buildup, not on rubber corrosion -- two completely different issues. Mine was very corroded, and it seems to be a common problem on Tibs.

 

[h8isgr8]

I tried the Mr. Clean sponge dealie... it didn't work for me. Supposedly it only works on soap/wax buildup, not on rubber corrosion -- two completely different issues. Mine was very corroded, and it seems to be a common problem on Tibs.

I used it along with some industrial stength D-Limonene (orange oil) based degreaser I got from work; so maybe it was the degreaser that brought the magic and not the magic sponge. Either way it removed all the spots of oxidation I had.

 

[supashane]

CORRECTION: I now remember using some finer-grit pads that I had laying around. Probably 1000-2000 grit. I hit it with the 400 to get rid of the corrosion, then finished it with the pads. I remember wanting to paint it too, and someone told me it wouldn't be worth the risk. It could flake off and you'd end up with a bigger mess than you started with.

Thanks for the info, i have to do this next week. This helps a TON! :3_nosthum

 

[Haiduc]

I just used

 

[Kunkle77]

plastidip dat ****

 

[rodneon]

plastidip dat ****

I tried PlastiDip, it was more like PlastiDRIP.... it looked very uneven when I sprayed it lightly, and it dripped when I sprayed a bit more. I peeled it all off and tried wet sanding instead. It still looks great 6 months later, not even a hint of corrosion. Trim Restore looks like a good solution also. I almost went with it.

I did use PlastiDip on my antenna and it looks great, save for a couple of barely noticeable drips. I'll definitely try it on the wiper arms sometime soon.

 

[05tibby2012]

Good **** dude, I need to do this ASAP!

 

[Bonser27]

I tried PlastiDip, it was more like PlastiDRIP.... it looked very uneven when I sprayed it lightly, and it dripped when I sprayed a bit more. I peeled it all off and tried wet sanding instead. It still looks great 6 months later, not even a hint of corrosion. Trim Restore looks like a good solution also. I almost went with it.

I did use PlastiDip on my antenna and it looks great, save for a couple of barely noticeable drips. I'll definitely try it on the wiper arms sometime soon.

Lol I don't understand how your getting drips. It's like spray paint lol. I soaked mine in warm water for awhile then shook it for a few minutes to get it all nice and even when spraying then did about 5 light coats and it came out fine. Only problem with plasti dip I've had is that I used it in my wiper arms due to fading and rust. Sanded out the rust and sprayed them. Detailed my engine a few days after and got some of the degreaser on the arms and the plasti dip started to peel after. Other than that I haven't had one problem. Plasti dip is awesome!

 

[Kunkle77]

i've decided to plasti dip mine

 

[Chines]

I read this and it seems like wetsanding worked best for everyone. My question is its only corroded on my back window trim if i just wetsand that will it look way better than the rest of my car?

 

[MisterTib]

Go with wet sanding for sure, but I'm not so sure the paint is necessary. Mine is still holding up perfectly, even after being outside through a (mild) Minnesota winter. I didn't go too crazy, 400 grit was the finest I went with and only if you look real close can you see a few scratches. I might do another round of sanding in the summer with a 2000 grit just to make it even nicer. Then again, do I really need to?

By the way, make sure to protect the paint really well. The water was causing the masking tape to peel... I slipped a couple of times and hit the paint a tiny bit. Nothing major though, I'll be able to fix it when it's nicer/dry out.

Good luck!

CORRECTION: I now remember using some finer-grit pads that I had laying around. Probably 1000-2000 grit. I hit it with the 400 to get rid of the corrosion, then finished it with the pads. I remember wanting to paint it too, and someone told me it wouldn't be worth the risk. It could flake off and you'd end up with a bigger mess than you started with.

That's how I did mine, started off with 400gr wrapped around a sponge sanding block, (the block itself is about 600 grit), worked my way up to 2000, finished off with 3M marine restore and wax which I now use to 'touch up' from time to time if I see any corrosion starting again. Can't imagine spray paint on rubber lasting for any length of time.