Has anyone tried Armorall? It is specifically made to protect rubber and
plastic from UV etc. I maintain the new appearance on my classic motorcycles
with it with complete success. I have never heard any negative feedback on
side effects.
Tony Taylor
> Hi, Greg and all,
>
> I have been experimenting "WD-40" which has solvent but also has silicone
> rubber in it.
>
> It forms some kind of coating after drying, and protect rubber materials
from
> UV ray and oxgen. As far as bike parts, I have 2 to 3 years of records,
but
> I have 1985 Toyota Van with 135K, I kept spraying on all rubber hoses and
> suspention bushings, 16+ years
> later everthing is still original.
>
> I have been spraying some tubuler tires and brake hoods past two yeras,
and I
> will tell you what happens 10 years from now.
>
> KEN TODA, High Point, NC, finally, our air feels a bit dryer!