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Posted by: SirAndy Apr 28 2003, 02:54 PM

guys,
i bought some nice (used) rubber seals at the meet. now my question is, what to use to clean them and make them look nice and shiny again ...

any suggestions?

thanks, Andy

Posted by: ss6 Apr 28 2003, 03:29 PM

WD-40

Posted by: Curvie Roadlover Apr 28 2003, 03:33 PM

Black Magic Protectant

Posted by: Gint Apr 28 2003, 04:26 PM

I've been told in the past that glycerin is the stuff to use for rubber.

Posted by: anthony Apr 28 2003, 04:28 PM

I like the Meguire's Professional Vinyl and Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner (#40). It dries with a nice matt sheen and doesn't have that glossy/wet look of Armor All.

http://www.meguiars.com/showroom/SingleProduct.cfm?Code=M-4016

Posted by: jonwatts Apr 28 2003, 04:31 PM

Might as well add another choice to confuse you.

Vinylex by Lexol, the leather care peeps. It's a good protectant (not that the others aren't, haven't used them).

If you're trying to clean the piece first and then protect it, I'd use a good dishsoap like Palmolive followed by whatever your bullet riddled FLAPS has for protectant. Just don't use Armor-All or any silicone products (silicone should only be used for making hypnotic avatars on web boards).

Posted by: RustyWa Apr 28 2003, 10:44 PM

I've had good luck using Griot's Garage (local company) Rubber cleaner then applying the conditioner. I'm sure it's similar to the Meguire's. Say no to the wet look!!

Posted by: Bleyseng Apr 28 2003, 10:49 PM

Jon, Lexol also has a vinyl cleaner that works really well to go with the lexol vinyl conditioner.
Geoff

Posted by: jonwatts Apr 29 2003, 12:29 AM

Really? Thanks, I'll look for it.

Posted by: L8Apex Apr 29 2003, 12:38 AM

Mother's has this "back to black" stuff that works good.

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Posted by: SirAndy Apr 29 2003, 10:58 AM

thanks for the tips guys ...
off to the store to get some cleaning supplies