Peeling/Flaking black rear window trim...

03IndigoBlazerX · 04-05-2005, 12:49 AM

Does anyone else have a problem with the black window trim around the large rear windows on blazer's flaking and turning a chalky white. Don't know if it is oxidation or what. I've tried mothers back to black and wax nothing works. And it's only on the driver side where it is really bad. Any comments would be appreciated!!

Thanks,
Blaine

kanderson63 · 04-05-2005, 06:16 PM

I got the same problem...kinda looks sun faded? Ya it sucks...

96blazer · 04-06-2005, 06:01 AM

It's common. Mainly people never put a protective coat (armor-all) on the plastic and it just starts to fade and get eaten up over time. I got my Blazer used and it had already had been faded away. Putting armor-all type stuff on it helps hide it, but there's nothing that'll repair it.

rlith · 04-06-2005, 07:10 AM

Yes, that stuff should be protected. You can bring back some of the luster with 3m foam pad finisher. Also NEVER EVER use armourall... The stuff will eventually dry out the plastic/rubber/vinyl you're using it on, this is well known in the detailing industry. Use a good silicon based shiner if you want stuff to last.

03IndigoBlazerX · 04-06-2005, 11:22 AM

What Would By Your Suggestion For A Silicone Based Shiner? Is That What Mothers Back-to-black Is?

Scott01 · 04-06-2005, 11:34 AM

Blaine..You got an 03.Is it still under warranty?They will put new windows with trim peices in if it is.

They can also be painted.

rlith · 04-06-2005, 11:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 03IndigoBlazerX

What Would By Your Suggestion For A Silicone Based Shiner? Is That What Mothers Back-to-black Is?

I've never tried mothers, but I hear it's a good product, it should say if it's silcone based or not. I actually used Clearguard.... Some good stuff.

03IndigoBlazerX · 04-06-2005, 12:35 PM

Ok, I'll Have To Look For That Clearguard. And As For The Warranty, I Wish I Still Had One... I've Got 45k On It Now And Didn't Buy The Extended Warranty With This Truck Like My Last One. I Thought I Would Have Traded It By Now, But I Think I'm Keepin' Her. It's Not Original Looking To All Of You Fellows But Its One Of Two In Jax... Thanxs For The Posts Everyone...

rlith · 04-06-2005, 12:52 PM

Indigo, look at this write up I just did, It may or may not help your situation

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f72/restore-your-weathered-plastic-how-to-176316/

saidog24 · 04-06-2005, 09:06 PM

yup, got the same problem... mine is on the passenger side.... i'm gonna get it painted this summer

04-05-2005, 12:49 AM	#1
03IndigoBlazerX 4 years : 3 weeks Age: 28 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 458 Location: Jacksonville, FL User is: OffLine	Peeling/Flaking black rear window trim... Does anyone else have a problem with the black window trim around the large rear windows on blazer's flaking and turning a chalky white. Don't know if it is oxidation or what. I've tried mothers back to black and wax nothing works. And it's only on the driver side where it is really bad. Any comments would be appreciated!! Thanks, Blaine
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04-05-2005, 06:16 PM	#2
kanderson63 Me and My X Age: 40 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 864 Location: TKVA User is: OffLine	Re: Peeling/Flaking black rear window trim... I got the same problem...kinda looks sun faded? Ya it sucks...
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04-06-2005, 06:01 AM	#3
96blazer """"""""""""""""""""""""" Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 28,369 Location: ? User is: OffLine	Re: Peeling/Flaking black rear window trim... It's common. Mainly people never put a protective coat (armor-all) on the plastic and it just starts to fade and get eaten up over time. I got my Blazer used and it had already had been faded away. Putting armor-all type stuff on it helps hide it, but there's nothing that'll repair it.
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04-06-2005, 07:10 AM	#4
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,965 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Peeling/Flaking black rear window trim... Yes, that stuff should be protected. You can bring back some of the luster with 3m foam pad finisher. Also NEVER EVER use armourall... The stuff will eventually dry out the plastic/rubber/vinyl you're using it on, this is well known in the detailing industry. Use a good silicon based shiner if you want stuff to last.
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04-06-2005, 11:22 AM	#5
03IndigoBlazerX 4 years : 3 weeks Age: 28 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 458 Location: Jacksonville, FL User is: OffLine	Re: Peeling/Flaking black rear window trim... What Would By Your Suggestion For A Silicone Based Shiner? Is That What Mothers Back-to-black Is?
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04-06-2005, 11:34 AM	#6
Scott01 ZR2 member Age: 37 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,903 Location: Northeast Ky User is: OffLine	Re: Peeling/Flaking black rear window trim... Blaine..You got an 03.Is it still under warranty?They will put new windows with trim peices in if it is. They can also be painted.
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04-06-2005, 11:51 AM	#7
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,965 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Peeling/Flaking black rear window trim... Quote: Originally Posted by 03IndigoBlazerX What Would By Your Suggestion For A Silicone Based Shiner? Is That What Mothers Back-to-black Is? I've never tried mothers, but I hear it's a good product, it should say if it's silcone based or not. I actually used Clearguard.... Some good stuff.
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04-06-2005, 12:35 PM	#8
03IndigoBlazerX 4 years : 3 weeks Age: 28 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 458 Location: Jacksonville, FL User is: OffLine	Re: Peeling/Flaking black rear window trim... Ok, I'll Have To Look For That Clearguard. And As For The Warranty, I Wish I Still Had One... I've Got 45k On It Now And Didn't Buy The Extended Warranty With This Truck Like My Last One. I Thought I Would Have Traded It By Now, But I Think I'm Keepin' Her. It's Not Original Looking To All Of You Fellows But Its One Of Two In Jax... Thanxs For The Posts Everyone...
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04-06-2005, 12:52 PM	#9
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,965 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: Peeling/Flaking black rear window trim... Indigo, look at this write up I just did, It may or may not help your situation http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f72/restore-your-weathered-plastic-how-to-176316/
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04-06-2005, 09:06 PM	#10
saidog24 I got cuffed at ITB!! Age: 25 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,127 Location: Evansville, IN User is: OffLine	Re: Peeling/Flaking black rear window trim... yup, got the same problem... mine is on the passenger side.... i'm gonna get it painted this summer
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