rejuvenate rubber

[ourv12]

Whats the best products to rejuvenate the rubber on the 911 whale tail?

[cabmandone]

I haven't used it on a tail but I use Mothers Back To Black for the chin, smile, rear bumper guards and bumper bellows. It takes a couple of applications if it has really dulled but it's good stuff.

[Puma]

Vaseline.

[adias]

I would try either 1Z Vinyl-Rubber Extra or 303 Aerospace Protectant.

[cabmandone]

Originally Posted by adias

I would try either 1Z Vinyl-Rubber Extra or 303 Aerospace Protectant.

I use that one on interior stuff (dash, door cards....). I think the Mothers Back to Black does a slightly better job on the exterior parts but that's just my take on it.
Another good one to brighten faded black rubber is WD40 I use it to detail my skid steer loaders before I list them for sale.

[2001f4s]

Gummi Pflege works really well.

Here is a link:http://http://www.detailedimage.com/Einszett-1Z-M46/Gummi-Pflege-Stift-Rubber-Care-Stick-P474/100-ml-S1/

[MARISOL78sc]

303 Aerospace is what I use as well

[Ferrino]

Another vote for vaseline - works a treat!

[jrbennett]

I use WüRTH Silicone Lubricating Compound, but Vaseline works just as well.

[86 ssinit]

Vaseline works great. Coat it leave it in the sun 1/2-1hr than wipe it off. Lasts the summer

[GeorgeK]

Vaseline or glycerin.
Silicone looks good in the short term, but damages/dries the rubber long term. A bad idea.

[OffCamber00]

50/50 ratio of paint thinner and boiled linseed oil

[Luccia at Pelican Parts]

+ 1 for Gummi Pflege Gummi Pflege IZ914806 - Einszett | Pelican Parts.

I use GM V.R.T. Vinyl, Rubber & Tire Dressing - 16oz - PelicanParts.com for my trim on my older and newer vehicles. Gives them life and also helps protect against the elements from any further damage.

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by OffCamber00

50/50 ratio of paint thinner and boiled linseed oil

Really? I must try this sometime.

[hcoles]

303, I don't advise Vasoline on rubber or anything you want to preserve.
I had a bad experience on BMW window moldings using Vasoline.

[Ian Comerford]

Originally Posted by Guest3416

Vaseline or glycerin.
Silicone looks good in the short term, but damages/dries the rubber long term. A bad idea.

This doesn't sound quite right, Worth and others sell silicone sprays to protect rubber.......?

[Ian Comerford]

I meant Wurth...

[Puma]

Originally Posted by hcoles

303, I don't advise Vasoline on rubber or anything you want to preserve.
I had a bad experience on BMW window moldings using Vasoline.

I use it and have had no problems but tell us your experience. Might be good to know.

[GeorgeK]

Originally Posted by Ian Comerford

This doesn't sound quite right, Worth and others sell silicone sprays to protect rubber.......?

Nor 100% positive, but I think this applies (lifted from another board, can't remember):

"It is usually not the silicone that destroys the rubber/plastic, but the carrier of the silicone (such as Hexane, Naptha... etc.) which attacks the polymer links, leaving you with a weakened material after."

Still, I tend to stay away from Silicone, because it is slimy, sticky and leaves a non-wanted shine.

Never been dinsappointed by cleaning the seals thoroughly and wiping some glycerine on.

[GeorgeK]

Another quote, from here:
https://www.scubaboard.com/community/threads/silicone-on-latex-seals.7645/

OK ... here's the straight skinny on silicone use for seals (Ray's deviate on OS Systems first law).

Pure silicone is an excellent preservative for rubber products. It will work great on your seals and any rubber items that you own in that it seals the surface pores against air (and the rubber eating ozone in the air).

Now, that said, it is very hard to find pure silicone. Most sprays or oils use a carrier or thinner that CAN damage rubber. For example, WD-40 is a silicone product, but has kerosene as a carrier so it dissolves rubber. Many (not all) of the dive industry spray silicones are a food grade (which is safe on your latex) but doesn't use a food grade carrier.