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by steltz02
Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:52 am
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Window Sealing Strips
Replies: 14
Views: 3742

In the latest breaking unbelievable/unthinkable news...Today I went and bought some more soap as I hoped to finish the job. I bought the exact same kind which had 'worked' before. I bought some new sponges as well to keep everything clean. Well I add soap directly to the sponge and scrub for a few m...
by steltz02
Sat Jul 12, 2008 1:40 pm
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Window Sealing Strips
Replies: 14
Views: 3742

Update...Using dish soap directly on the rubber and then scrubbing in the soap it worked well and got rid of the grime. I did that on a small area and ran to the computer to post my exciting news. I then made a concentrated soapy water solution to finish the job, after scrubbing for a few minutes I ...
by steltz02
Sat Jul 12, 2008 12:35 pm
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Window Sealing Strips
Replies: 14
Views: 3742

HAAH you are the man dude. It cleaned up perfectly. When you said soap, I was thinking ' this guy is crazy' there is no way that is going to work.Thanks again.
by steltz02
Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:22 am
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Window Sealing Strips
Replies: 14
Views: 3742

Re: (Whelan)

alright . I will try some dawn tonight. So do you think any of the McGuires products would be beneficial if these two options don't work out?
by steltz02
Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:49 am
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Window Sealing Strips
Replies: 14
Views: 3742

Re: (Whelan)

Here is a picture of the stripping. Keep in mind that this is a beautiful car that his been extremely well maintained. I don't know what happened to the stripping.Whelan- I called my dealer and they said it was 200 PER DOOR.
by steltz02
Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:09 am
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Window Sealing Strips
Replies: 14
Views: 3742

Thanks for the reply's I will get a picture up by tonight. I tried using some acetone and that didn't work. Once I post a picture hopefully we can go from there.I have been calling salvage yards as well, but hopefully I can clean it.
by steltz02
Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:50 am
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Window Sealing Strips
Replies: 14
Views: 3742

Window Sealing Strips

I just bought a vibe on Tuesday. It is a very well maintained gorgeous grey '04 base vibe with 35 K miles. The one problem with the vibe is that the window sealing strips have this strange discoloration, it makes the entire car look old. It is half black and half a moldy brownish look, and it is all...