Rubber Preservative

[bird53]

Re: Rubber Preservative

If you don't want a greasy/oily film left on the rubber Google a product called Age-Master No.1 Rubber Protectant. It works on rubber much beter than preservatives designed for vinyl. It soaks into rubber and it won't rub or wash off so it lasts a long time. It's sold at aircraft parts stores, but you can get it cheaper from the manufacturer. It meets military specs for protecting rubber from cracking. BTW...Ozone, not UV light, causes rubber to crack. UV light creates Ozone from oxygen in the air. But protecting rubber from UV doesn't protect it from ozone.

[AZTB]

Re: Rubber Preservative

The thing that kills rubber the most is not heat or water, but UV light. Basicly, you want something that will act as sunscreen for the rubber. Becareful though, as was mentioned a lot of silicone will turn the black rubber brownish in color.

[Rondor]

Re: Rubber Preservative

Silocone spray is not even close to the same. A high grade silicone grease is the best way to go. remember the killer is sunlite followed by dirt. My 94 -150 rubber waas not properly cared for and is cracked. It is much more important if car stays outdoors. A good grade as dow 33 or equal is expensive but goes a long, long, way

[BJHEN]

Re: Rubber Preservative

I found a can of Ford Motorcraft Silicone Spray Lubricant in the parts dept. at my Ford dealer. "Designed to protect and prolong lift of rubber parts." Sorry there is no part number on can but dealer should be able to look it up. It is 12.25 oz. can and cost about $12.

I use it twice a year when I remove and then reinstall hard top.