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Post by duckbill on Nov 28, 2005 13:19:07 GMT -8
I guess it is common knowledge that silicone grease will help to preserve neoprene rubber from environmental effects, but is it a waste of time and silicone grease to try to rejuvenate neoprene?
I mean, does the neoprene actually absorb any of the silicone sitting on it's surface if left applied for a day or two, or is neoprene rather impermeable?
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Post by cstmwrks on Nov 28, 2005 14:09:54 GMT -8
You can help stay off the effects of the environment with silicone, Rubber oxidizeses over time and it is pretty much a one way trip. It is possible to make it look shiny again and feel softer perhaps but once the complex cross chain molecular links give out, the strength is gone and silicone wont glue em together again.
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Post by luis on Nov 28, 2005 18:36:56 GMT -8
I have been wanting to ask if anyone has ever used 303 Protectant on rubber parts: www.303products.com/main.php?infopage=productsI used it on my first kayaking drytop latex seals with incredible results. The seals lasted for over 10 years. This is about three times longer than these seals would typically last. Whitewater kayaking is pretty tough on the seals. Among other factors, the sun exposure can last many hours per trip. The manufacturer, Kokatat recommends 303 for its drytops and drysuits seals (they include a free sample with its suits). I have been thinking about using 303 Protectant on the hoses, duckbills, etc, but I would like to know if anyone has any experience with it. 303 is popular as a rubber protectant among kayakers and other boaters; why is it not more common for use on diving gear? |
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Post by Buzz on Nov 29, 2005 7:14:37 GMT -8
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Post by Bob3 on Dec 1, 2005 15:05:16 GMT -8
I've had "some" luck with old rubber after soaking in the milky liquid food grade stuff, grab a gallon from your favorite dive accessory supplier & try it out.
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