Difficulty Level

Tools/Supplies Needed:

• painter's tape
• 220 grit sandpaper
• 400 grit sandpaper
• degreaser
• paper
• spray rubber coating

Procedure:

• first start by washing the vehicle, this will ensure any contaminants are removed from the surface
• ensure the surface is dry and free of any water
• tape the adjacent areas off, this will reduce the risk of scratching the glass, trim, paint, etc on the areas we are not painting
• remove any pealing rubber with a razor knife
• start by sanding the area down with 220 grit sandpaper, removing any high spots and feathering the transition lines between materials
• be sure not to damage the gasket edge if equipped
• once satisfied, move onto 400 grit sandpaper removing of the course scratch from the 220 grit sandpaper and feathering the transition between materials further more
• remove the existing tape, clean off any loose debris from sanding which could contaminate the painted surface, then give the area a good wipe down with a degreaser, in this video I used isopropyl/rubbing alcohol
• tape the area off where we don't want paint, then add the paper
• in this video I am using Plasti Dip, but any rubber style spray on coating would be sufficient for the repair as Plasti Dip isn't available on all markets
• give the area another wipe down just to ensure there wasn't any oil left by our skin when masking off the area
• apply the rubber coating, first with a lighter coat
• allow it to setup and then apply another coat which is being a heavier coat, but not too heavy where it could cause any runs or drips
• apply another coat if needed, I did however apply three coats
• remove the tape immediately while the coating in still wet
• this will allow for a clean crisp edge and reduce the risk of the coating pealing up afterwards
• allow it to harden for a day, but this will depend on your climate and how think of a coating you did apply