On 2/12/2011 9:50 AM, Andy wrote:


Now I'm confused. My Cobra trailer has a blue plastic trim strip and
a black rubber seal that attempts to close the gap between the top and
bottom halves. Both deteriorate in the Arizona climate. The blue
strip get hard and loses its color. The black seal always leaves
black marks on skin or clothing.

I have tried various treatments on both but nothing works. I suspect
a generous application of money is the only solution.

I always thought the black seal problem was caused by the top vibrating
against the rubber seal during the 5000+ miles of trailering I do each
year. Wiping it off with a wet cloth seems to remove the black dust. The
cloth may never be the same afterwards, so use one you don't mind tossing.

I'm actually more interested in finding a product that will maintain a
shine on the glass top. So far everything I have tried goes dull in a
month. I have to admit the dealer warned me this would be a problem
and he suggested painting after 5 years.

My metal top holds up well in our sunny climate, slowly going from shiny
to an acceptable patina after 15 years. Not a good option for the
current trailer, of course.

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