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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 Could be right, wrong, non sequitor, and/or out of date.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, looks nice, good UV protection, 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. probably missed your favorite...add here.
thanks in advance!
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 Could be right, wrong, non sequitor, and/or out of date.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, looks nice, good UV protection, 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. probably missed your favorite...add here.
thanks in advance!