Window Trim Detailing Question

[HRP]

On my LS430, at the inside top of all 4 side windows is a black 1 1/2" composite seal (for lack of a better term) which helps keep the windows sealed when they are raised. Each time I detail this area, this "seal" is somewhat rough rather than smooth as it is after I've "dressed" it. I suspect this could become a source of wind noise in the future. How do any of y'all clean and/or dress or treat this area?? I've posted this on both the Club Lexus and Autopia forums and will post replies if any.

Thanks

[SeaRation]

On my LS430, at the inside top of all 4 side windows is a black 1 1/2" composite seal (for lack of a better term) which helps keep the windows sealed when they are raised. Each time I detail this area, this "seal" is somewhat rough rather than smooth as it is after I've "dressed" it. I suspect this could become a source of wind noise in the future. How do any of y'all clean and/or dress or treat this area?? I've posted this on both the Club Lexus and Autopia forums and will post replies if any.

Thanks

I am pleased to see this question asked. I don't have an answer to your question, but I experience some wind noise from the right front window that is solved by lowering and then raising the window again I never thought of checking the "seal" that you describe. What exactly do you do to clean and dress the area?

[HRP]

On my LS430, at the inside top of all 4 side windows is a black 1 1/2" composite seal (for lack of a better term) which helps keep the windows sealed when they are raised. Each time I detail this area, this "seal" is somewhat rough rather than smooth as it is after I've "dressed" it. I suspect this could become a source of wind noise in the future. How do any of y'all clean and/or dress or treat this area?? I've posted this on both the Club Lexus and Autopia forums and will post replies if any.

Thanks

I am pleased to see this question asked. I don't have an answer to your question, but I experience some wind noise from the right front window that is solved by lowering and then raising the window again I never thought of checking the "seal" that you describe. What exactly do you do to clean and dress the area?

I use Zaino's Z-16 (their rubber and vinyl dressing) and rub like hell until it is smooth. I'd hoped someone would come up with a better solution. I did my dressing on the car about 3 weeks ago and left it smooth, but it is already somewhat rough. Before I did it again, I thought I'd ask if there were another way to solve this problem. I have posted this question on CClub Lexus and Autopia. I'll copy the solution, if there is one on this forum also.

[HRP]

FYI, when I dropped my LS430 off today for the 85k servicing and warranty work, I asked the service manager what he recommended for the problem mentioned above. He suggested cleaning that strip with a good cleaner and then spraying it with silicone lubricant. I have not tried it yet, but will when I get it back in a day or two and let you know.

[SKperformance]

I use tire gel from meguires as it is real sticky and keeps rubber soft.