survey: Best "rubber" protection/preservative

[tsterkel]

Did a search on this topic and it looks like there has been sporatic
traffic on it. I would like to push the envelope on this.

Hypothesis: Trim, openning rubber or EPDM should be cleaned, coated to
preserve it. In addition it should be lightly lubricated where a moving
part is involved (such as doors/windows).

Here is my question, I have heard more bad news about using various
products on how they make the rubber or EPDM look good, but actually
hasten deterioration. I do NOT endorse the following list or the
"conclusions." I am merely reporting the "consensus" of listening over
30 years. Could be right, wrong, non sequitor, and/or out of date. The
purpose of this posting is to get some facts on the record.

This is what I have from years of listening to others. Authoritative
long term experience and/or test references appreciated:

1. Amorall, Son-of-a_Gun, looks nice, good UV protection, browns and/or
dries out the elastomer?
2. Saddle Soap, good cleaner, neutral otherwise
3. Lexol, good cleaner, slight lubrication,
4. Vinylex, good cleaner, good UV protection, does not dry out
elastomer? slight lubrication
5. rubber coatings/paint, looks good, will peal, soon if part not very
well cleaned first
6. brake fluid (non-silicone), good cleaner, looks good, protects
elastomer
7. brake fluid (silicone) ??
8. WD-40, cleaner, good initial lubricant, dries elastomer
9. Kroil, pBlaster, et.al, see WD-40
10. Silicone Lubricants, good cleaner, good lubricant, dries elastomer
11. Wurth Rubber Care Gel Stick, ??
12. KPC Rubber Cleaner and Preservative, ??
13. ONE GRAND DO-IT-ALL, ??
14. MIL-P-11520F rubber preservative ??
15. Zymol Seal Spray, ??
16. Mothers® Protectant, ??
17. NewCT "SealLube"
18. 303 Products Aerospace Protectant
19. Meguire's Natural Shine Rubber and Vinyl Protectant
20. Kano Lab Lubricone

21. probably missed your favorite...add here.

thanks in advance!

[tsterkel]

21. Dupont Krytox
>
> 22. probably missed your favorite...add here.
>
> thanks in advance!

[Daniel]

tsterkel wrote:
>
> 18. 303 Products Aerospace Protectant

> 21. probably missed your favorite...add here.
==============
You got my favorite, #18.
Actually I use Leatherique Prestine Clean, remove with damp cloth, then
apply 303. Leaves nice glow, not slick or overly shiny appearance, and
UV protection.

[hls]

Did anybody say KY?

[Ashton Crusher]

I've found the stuff in a bright green bottle called "2000 something
or other" works pretty good.

[63Avanti]

xxx

[Noozer]

<snip>

1. Amorall, Son-of-a_Gun, looks nice, good UV protection, browns and/or
dries out the elastomer?
2. Saddle Soap, good cleaner, neutral otherwise
3. Lexol, good cleaner, slight lubrication,
4. Vinylex, good cleaner, good UV protection, does not dry out
elastomer? slight lubrication
5. rubber coatings/paint, looks good, will peal, soon if part not very
well cleaned first
6. brake fluid (non-silicone), good cleaner, looks good, protects
elastomer

<snip>

So... we should be using Brake Fluid to clean tires and weatherstripping?
Sounds a bit drastick, considering what it will do to paint.

What *IS* a good cleaner for weatherstripping and tires? Shine is secondary
to longevity.

[Nate Nagel]

Believe it or not but brake fluid is apparently good for rubber. I do
not use it but it is actually recommended procedure for installing
windows set in rubber on my old Studebaker.

nate

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[ZZ]

Nate Nagel wrote:
>
> Believe it or not but brake fluid is apparently good for rubber. I do
> not use it but it is actually recommended procedure for installing
> windows set in rubber on my old Studebaker.
>

My dad used to apply brake fluid to the rubber door gaskets, windshield &
rear window rubber, etc. to preserve it. I always thought he was nuts but
maybe he was on to something...

[H...@nospam.nix]

"ZZ" <nob...@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:Xns986F4B29C40...@129.219.13.119...

We chemists often use polyols to lubricate rubber, and brake fluid is
normally
a type of polyol.

Polyols are not always the enemy of paint, as is commonly believed. Having
said
that, some paints today are 'not what they used to be', and brake fluids
should be
tested on the particular paint to be sure it does not contribute to the
deterioration
of the finish.

[Mark]

> > >
> >
> > My dad used to apply brake fluid to the rubber door gaskets, windshield &
> > rear window rubber, etc. to preserve it. I always thought he was nuts but
> > maybe he was on to something...
>

My addition for the list.....

white lithium greese...anybody know if this is any good???

I coat the rubber CV boots with white lithium greese when I do an oil
change....

Those are probably the most expensive piece of rubber to have fail...

Mark