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I think the point is being missed here. We're not looking for something to
rejuvenate the rubber/vinyl but something to help protect it and allow it
to last longer than if it was unprotected.
Through my random browsings I came across this. Check it out. Even if you
don't buy the product at least you'll have a better idea of what's going on
-> http://www.westcoastmetric.com/wcm/html.acc/303uv.html
I have not used their products so I cannot comment on their effectiveness.
Toby Erkson
air_cooled_nut@pobox.com
'72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L
'75 Porsche 914 1.8L for sale
Portland, Oregon
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/8501/
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Subject: Re: Window rubber preservative?
Author: type-3-errors@umich.edu at SMTPGATE
Date: 7/10/97 9:01 PM
On 10 Jul 97, Todd Hanson wrote:
> >>It is definitely worthwhile to preserve your old ones. The
> best >>start is to never use them as arm rests. Super glue
> actually does a >>very good job of gluing rubber, but make sure
> you don't glue the >>rubber to the glass!
>
> What can I use to spray or wipe on the door and window rubber
> to help preserve it? I am sure that Amour All would hurt more
> than help. How about Clear Guard? There must be a penetrating
> oil or other type of liquid that could help keep the window
> rubber from cracking. Thanks for your suggestions.
All I can add to the comments above is the fact that UV and high
temperatures will slowly damage rubber, so keeping it stored out of
the sun is helpful.
Sorry, but there is no magic potion. Just like aging skin cremes,
however, "cures" for old rubber will continue to sell.
Jim
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