Date:         Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:34:21 -0500
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rubber Seal Treatment
Comments: To: Joseph Doré <josephpdore@gmail.com>
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I still haven't tried the glycerin yet cuz a flash flood is expected soon
and I got meat on the grill.  What kind of dry silicone?  Wouldn't that work
for key locks, window frames(home and van) and seat sliders, etx w/o making
too much of a mess? Guess I will look for it.  Thanks again,
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'
73 Beetle


2009/10/25 Joseph Doré <josephpdore@gmail.com>

> I would recommend a Dry Film Silicone spray for maintaining rubber
> parts.
>
> That's what we use on rubber seals for vacuum operated pistons at
> work.  Keeps everything fresh, healthy and pliable.
>
> Joe
> 1982 Westfalia/Vanagon L
> Stratford, ON
>
>
>
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>
> On 25-Oct-09, at 9:45 AM, Michael Sullivan wrote:
>
> Good morning, Volks.  Looking for a recommendation on what to use to
> revive
> the seals around dors and windows.  They are in good shape.  Something
> at
> Napa or a home remedy, please.  Gonna wax today.  Thanks.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>