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07-03-2002, 01:35 PM
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How to treat old rubber
I have an original 4x4 transfer case shift lever boot that is in good shape except that it is dry and becoming brittle. What should I put on it to soften it up, since they can not be purchased new.
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07-03-2002, 02:32 PM
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Try calling a GM dealer, they have some stuff for weatherstripping that is supposed to keep it soft on new cars, may just work to get it soft again.
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07-04-2002, 03:22 PM
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GYRO GEARLOOSE
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Ammonia will soften rubber, get it fron blueprint supply shops.
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07-04-2002, 03:44 PM
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try petroleum jelly put it on all my window rubbers on the 71truck in 96 still looks good soaks in best to do it on a hot day
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07-04-2002, 09:17 PM
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Silicone grease works for me.
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07-04-2002, 10:47 PM
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GMC SHORT FLEET F/S
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Just turn them inside out and use em again! Thats what I do!
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07-05-2002, 10:20 AM
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Keepin' It Stock
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Not something I'd recommend imaindianoutlaw, unless you're doing the job by hand.
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07-05-2002, 10:25 AM
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Before and After
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Imaindianoutlaw
Were you talking about your underwear?
LOL! :p
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07-05-2002, 10:44 AM
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Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
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Start soaking it in some kind of rubber dressing like armorall. Apply it once or week or every couple of days. It should bring some life to it.
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07-05-2002, 03:55 PM
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3M makes a really good silicone rubber restorer, I wish I could remember the name, the tube is sitting at home on a shelf, I use it on rubber as old as 1940, and while it isnt magic, it works better than anything else Ive ever seen.
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