Found this at Ask A Scientist. http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/chem03/chem03003.htm Question - Is glycerine a good rubber protectant? Vince Calder & ProfHoff didn't have much good to say about glycerin as a protectant. YMMV Steve
On 25-Oct-09 16:11 Roger VanTill sent the following: > Hmmmm.....the Zymol Seal contains mostly glycerin. > Nice tip, John. > > > On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 11:46 AM, John Meeks <vanagon@gmail.com> wrote: > >> On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 8:45 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com >>> 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 >>> >> Michael, >> >> I use Glycerin thinned with water. You can get a bottle at the drug store >> for a buck or 3. Rubber soaks it up. Keeps it pliable. It's not gonna give >> you that ArmorAll car show look, but it does help to seal in the natural >> oils. >> >> John Meeks >> '91 Multivan >> Northern Michigan >> >> Vanagon Rescue Squad >> http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm >> >> Radio Call:KC8ZFN >> > |
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