VETTE-NV

Aside from replacement of the weather stripping, any good products to help this?

rsmithuf

Shoot. My 2008 (build 9/07) coupe was doing this. I couldn't figure out what (if anything) I was using that made it do that. Did you just post something similar to this on the "other" Corvette forum?

I'd like to find out what is causing that to happen to the weather stripping. I have a new-to-me 2006 Z06 now and don't want it to happen to that car.

03 Z-oh-6

http://autogeek.net/black-wow-trim-restorer.html

rsmithuf

I'm not sure this will work. On my car, it was like there was two layers of rubber. The top layer was flaking/coming off and the bottom layer remained and you get the patchy look as seen in the photographs. The solutions seems to be:
1) Remove all the top layer of rubber for more "uniformed" look
2) Replace weatherstripping and understand what happened

VETTE-NV

I think it's just the effect of sun on the rubber. My car is a brand new '07 that was still in dealer stock. I got it for a ridiculous discount, and this weather stripping is covered under warranty, but I'd rather not have it replaced if I don't have to.....some things the dealer can never get right.

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

I believe its the lubricant used at the factory discoloring the rubber. I have done several coats of Einszett and quite happy with the difference.

http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einszett-...are-stick.html

rsmithuf

Have any before/after pictures you can share with us?

Choreo

Looks like it is out of stock?

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

We should have more shortly ...quite a popular product. Best part, one bottle lasts for a year or more. 303 Protectant can also be used just a little messier.

BAMvette

Check this stuff out.

Seems to be a BMW connection, but I ordered some, and like it lots better than silicone grease.

Made my weatherstripping look new again.