Fixing Window Trim - black goop

[sad-lumina-owner]

After 14 years, the rubber/plastic window trim has shrunk and also been damaged.

I found I couldn't press the rubber back in place on the rear window, because of shrinkage. So I filled the gap with goop, preventing water from getting in and rusting the roof strut:




Secondly, a part of the trim had come loose on the passenger rear door. Here also the kids contributed to the problem by tearing off bits of plastic: Again goop was the solution, both to glue it back in place and to fill in the missing bits:




When working with goop, you have to get it where you want it fast, because it drys rather quickly, and can't be smoothly spread once it starts getting sticky.

The key is to goop it on and let it settle itself, giving a smooth surface.

When its nearly dry you can rub off bits you don't want, but work with a razor knife too so you don't tear up parts you want to stay. Don't scratch your paintjob with the razor knife. work carefully. The dried goop is hard to cut (its rubbery).


Here's an eyesore area I'm not sure about: This metal piece was originally (anodized?) painted dull black, but has rusted and paint has come off in several places (passenger side windshield base). For now, I've coated it with enamel to prevent more rusting, but any advice here would be appreciated.'