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     Dear Listers, 
     
     About 2 years ago, I replaced the front and rear windshield moldings 
     (the shiny silver, clear-plastic covered stuff that snaps into the 
     windshield gasket) on my 88 535i.  I used OEM parts I bought at 
     Bavarian Autoparts.  These pieces are now noticably deteriorated 
     (clear plastic ain't so clear anymore).
     
     Questions are:
     
        Does anyone know how to prevent these pieces from deteriorating,    
        other than by reducing their exposure to sunlight?
     
        Does anyone know if there's a difference in quality/longevity       
        between dealer and aftermarket pieces?
     
        Is there an alternative (maybe a piece that's all black?) to the    
        silver/clear plastic stuff?
     
     
     On another subject, what's the hot tip on freeing up a sticking 
     automatic radio antenna?  Mine will only go up half way on its own 
     (but will go up all the way if you pull on it while its rising).
     
        Should I get after it with fine steel wool to remove gunk?
     
        Is there an appropriate lubricant I can use?
     
     
     
     TIA
     
     
     Guy Cheesman
     '88 535 w/ balky antenna and acne'd windshield trim