Re: Discolored Window Trim

["Naresh H. Singh" <nhs1681@is4.nyu.edu>]

Hey Stewart,

I only used a coat or two because it didn't seem to be making any
difference on the faded areas. Maybe I'll try a couple more coats seeing
as they are so faded and dry. Is Black Chrome what you use on your Jetta?

Thanks for the reply,
-Naresh

'95 Jetta GL- Black

"faded window trim edition"


On Tue, 15 Jun 1999, Stewart MacLund wrote:

> How many applications of Black Chrome did you do?  Since it's an oil-based
> product, you haveto a: let it sink in, and b: repeat the process once a week
> (right after the weekly car wash is when i do it)
> 
> Sundie....
> 
> "Naresh H. Singh" wrote:
> 
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I recently got my windows tinted (rather darkly) on my black Jetta. The
> > faded rubber trim around the windows always bothered me but now the tinted
> > windows makes the "white-ish" discoloration on the rubber trim look
> > absolutely horrible.
> >
> > What can I use to remove that white discoloration and then reblacken the
> > rubber. The rubber is starting to crack in places as well. I tried a
> > product called "Black Chrome" from Turtle Wax (I think)  and it didn't
> > help. Others I've heard of included, Black Again, etc. I want to know what
> > works from those who have been there, done that.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > -Naresh
> >
> > '95 Jetta GL- Black
> >
> > K&N drop-in, Kenwood, CD Changer, Bazooka, Clifford,
> > 20% Sungard tint, Performance upgrades to follow...
>