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 Could be right, wrong, non sequitor, and/or out of date.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=2E Amorall, Son-of-a_Gun, looks nice, good UV protection, browns and/or dries out the elastomer? 2=2E Saddle Soap, good cleaner, neutral otherwise 3=2E Lexol, good cleaner, slight lubrication, 4=2E Vinylex, good cleaner, good UV protection, does not dry out elastomer? slight lubrication 5=2E rubber coatings/paint, looks good, will peal, soon if part not very well cleaned first 6=2E brake fluid (non-silicone), good cleaner, looks good, protects elastomer 7=2E brake fluid (silicone) ?? 8=2E WD-40, cleaner, good initial lubricant, dries elastomer 9=2E Kroil, pBlaster, et.al, see WD-40- Silicone Lubricants, good cleaner, good lubricant, dries elastomer
- Wurth Rubber Care Gel Stick, ??
- KPC Rubber Cleaner and Preservative, ??
- ONE GRAND DO-IT-ALL, ??
- MIL-P-11520F rubber preservative ??
- Zymol Seal Spray, ??
- Mothers=AE Protectant, ??
- NewCT "SealLube"
- 303 Products Aerospace Protectant
- Meguire's Natural Shine Rubber and Vinyl Protectant
- Kano Lab Lubricone
- probably missed your favorite...add here.
thanks in advance!