Gummi Pflege (sp?) - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

roburado · 05-11-2005, 09:31 AM

Anyone got a part number for BMW Gummi Pflege?

roburado · 05-11-2005, 09:36 AM

Never mind...I just found out that BMW doesn't make it anymore.

I guess I'm going to use 303 unless any detailing aficionado's know of anything better to protect rubber seals, etc.

Jason · 05-11-2005, 10:33 AM

Yep, tried to get this stuff a few months back from BMW but they had already discontinued it. FYI tho, gummi pflege isn't a proprietary product of BMW. You can still buy it, just not from BMW. I bought 3 bottles for myself from another source, here:

http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/sh...inszt_pg10.htm

For anyone not familiar with this product, it's a great product that's gotten great reviews for many years now. Here's a description:

Conditions and maintains weather seals around doors, windows, and trunk lids with an easy-to-use built-in foam applicator for simple and mess-free application. Prevents rubber from drying and cracking due to oxidation, extreme temperatures, and UV exposure. Maintains elasticity/flexibility. Restores dried weather seals to original condition. Reduces wind noise due to dry seals. Prevents seals from sticking in freezing temperatures with an anti-freeze agent. Solvent-free, water-based formula.

Jason · 05-11-2005, 10:41 AM

Oh and if you ever have any creaks due to any rubber seals, this will take of that too. Overall, it's just a good product to apply, whether it's to take care of an already present problem, or just as a maintenance/preventative measure, even on a new car.

bozo5521 · 05-11-2005, 11:52 AM

So its more preventive maintenance as opposed to a detailing thing, huh? Ive never heard of it! Sounds great though! Is it gunky or messy?

RedStripe · 05-11-2005, 12:07 PM

How often do you apply it? THanks.

xspeedy · 05-11-2005, 01:20 PM

The new BMW product is Carbaflo. It is said to last longer, but it is expensive at ~ $40 and it is a small tube. But a little goes a very long way.

Silocone based products like Gummipfledge can have a detrimental impact on rubber after prolonged use.

roburado · 05-11-2005, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xspeedy

The new BMW product is Carbaflo. It is said to last longer, but it is expensive at ~ $40 and it is a small tube. But a little goes a very long way.

Silocone based products like Gummipfledge can have a detrimental impact on rubber after prolonged use.

Any personal experience with the Carbaflo?

roburado · 05-11-2005, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bozo5521

So its more preventive maintenance as opposed to a detailing thing, huh? Ive never heard of it! Sounds great though! Is it gunky or messy?

Well, I guess you can consider it a car care product, which, to me, goes hand-in-hand with detailing, especially when it comes to stuff I can see easily during everyday use of the car.

xspeedy · 05-11-2005, 02:40 PM

I use it on the flocked portion of the door trim to correct the common door rattle issue. Good stuff.

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roburado Lieutenant Drives: '03 Passat, '09 Cayman S Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Troy, MI Posts: 449 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1991 318is [0.00]	Gummi Pflege (sp?) Anyone got a part number for BMW Gummi Pflege?
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roburado Lieutenant Drives: '03 Passat, '09 Cayman S Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Troy, MI Posts: 449 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1991 318is [0.00]	Never mind...I just found out that BMW doesn't make it anymore. I guess I'm going to use 303 unless any detailing aficionado's know of anything better to protect rubber seals, etc.

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Jason Administrator Drives: Atom Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 10,366 iTrader: (0)	Yep, tried to get this stuff a few months back from BMW but they had already discontinued it. FYI tho, gummi pflege isn't a proprietary product of BMW. You can still buy it, just not from BMW. I bought 3 bottles for myself from another source, here: http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/sh...inszt_pg10.htm For anyone not familiar with this product, it's a great product that's gotten great reviews for many years now. Here's a description: Conditions and maintains weather seals around doors, windows, and trunk lids with an easy-to-use built-in foam applicator for simple and mess-free application. Prevents rubber from drying and cracking due to oxidation, extreme temperatures, and UV exposure. Maintains elasticity/flexibility. Restores dried weather seals to original condition. Reduces wind noise due to dry seals. Prevents seals from sticking in freezing temperatures with an anti-freeze agent. Solvent-free, water-based formula.

05-11-2005, 10:41 AM	#4
Jason Administrator Drives: Atom Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 10,366 iTrader: (0)	Oh and if you ever have any creaks due to any rubber seals, this will take of that too. Overall, it's just a good product to apply, whether it's to take care of an already present problem, or just as a maintenance/preventative measure, even on a new car.

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bozo5521 First Lieutenant Drives: '04/E53/X5/3.0/PP Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 336 iTrader: (0)	So its more preventive maintenance as opposed to a detailing thing, huh? Ive never heard of it! Sounds great though! Is it gunky or messy?

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RedStripe Captain Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 662 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	How often do you apply it? THanks.

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xspeedy Second Lieutenant Drives: Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 237 iTrader: (0)	The new BMW product is Carbaflo. It is said to last longer, but it is expensive at ~ $40 and it is a small tube. But a little goes a very long way. Silocone based products like Gummipfledge can have a detrimental impact on rubber after prolonged use.

05-11-2005, 02:40 PM	#10
xspeedy Second Lieutenant Drives: Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 237 iTrader: (0)	I use it on the flocked portion of the door trim to correct the common door rattle issue. Good stuff.