Need Help Please

[lizzay]

It's been bothering me for a while. I've tried a few things even my secret cleaning ingredient, but nothing seems to work. I have a 98 Acura Integra that has window seals that look awful. Idk if it's sun damage or it its the beginnings of corrosion. My black seals have spots that won't go away & when I run my finger along the surface it seems rough & bumpy not sleek...is there a way to restore them so they look brand new (black & shiny)? or am I just left with the option of trying to find replacement seals? Can I paint over it or will it still look horrible? Idk what material it is. Some parts look like painted metal the rest could be plastic and/or rubber. Also, every time I clean them my rag turns black...What is this? i know it's not dirt.

[Markus Kleis]

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Any chance you can get some pictures of the area? That would help immensely for the diagnosis.

[lizzay]

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I'll try

[Mike Phillips]

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A picture would help but from the description of the condition together with factoring in where you live and the material affected chances are good it can't be fixed, at least you can't pour something out of a bottle, rub it on and have the surface look like it did when it was new.

That said, try to get a picture so we can know for sure what the components and the damage looks like.

[lizzay]

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hopefully this helps best pic i could take of it

[lizzay]

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both pics were taken from the window seals on the rear window the front has other issues

[lizzay]

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this pic is of the front window. looks like black paint coming off showing metal underneath & it looks like its starting to rust

[lizzay]

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I tried posting pics. It said they have to be approved so let me know if it doesn't work

[lizzay]

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[Mike Phillips]

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Looks like they're too far gone to fix...

Replace or find a way to maybe paint?

Ah... the good old days when they used chrome and stainless steel for trim...

[lizzay]

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I was afraid of that. thanks for ur help. I'm pretty sure the front end can be painted but the back i guess i'll have to replace.