Reconditioning rubber..... (1 Viewer)

[Chase77]

I have a couple rubber pieces with the early signs of dry rot. Is there away to soak these or conditiion them back into better shape???

- Thanks
Chase

 

[Landpimp]

Sila Gylde(sp) can be found at most parts stores, it prolly won't make them new, but it will help extend their life.

 

[Chase77]

Thanks LP. Ill hit up HD or Lowes on my way home today.

 

[Landpimp]

Napa or similar will be a better bet, never seen it at a hardware store.

Thanks LP. Ill hit up HD or Lowes on my way home today.

 

[amandap]

I've used regular silicone spray with good results.

 

[xjnation]

303 proctectant works well also. "Sunscreen for your rubber" but usually my rubbers go where the sun don't shine. Worth a shot, though.

 

[lowenbrau]

I don't know how it works on rotted rubber but I used a Maguires trim and rubber cleaner on the last Cruiser renovation ( 1985 BJ73 ) and it really did a nice job of all the black stuff. It was probably the most impressive compound I used in the project.

 

[bustanutley]

glycerin

 

[trekker]

When tearing my 68 apart, I took the rubber pieces and sealed them is a baggie with some Armor All. I was very satisfied in the way they were reconditioned by sitting for a while.