how to clean degraded plastic or rubber pieces on side of caravan. (if it were a boat would be gunnale rubbers)
pastaqueen said
08:53 PM Mar 12, 2018
I have noticed that the rubbers are getting fairly degraded on my van I would like to restore as best I can.
Replacing myself would be too much for me and I guess it would be expensive to take in to repair shop.
Help much appreciated.
Cheers Mim
hako said
10:51 PM Mar 12, 2018
I usually wipe/rub them over briskly with a cloth soaked in turps/kero...wait to dry and apply some surface protector like armourall.
Good Luck.
pastaqueen said
09:59 AM Mar 13, 2018
Thank you. Will try that.
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Kebbin said
10:26 AM Mar 13, 2018
O ring grease, silicone grease or silicone spray all good.
Sparkster said
05:38 PM Mar 13, 2018
Also try eucalyptus oil, always a good standby.
pastaqueen said
08:58 AM Mar 15, 2018
Thanks very much for your help.
Mim
jlmor said
06:05 AM Mar 20, 2018
Recently met a "rubber parts expert" who tough me to use a "Vaseline spray". Similar to turps/kero, but these nemed 'vaseline' are of a specific mid-sized carbon chain size that fits well rubber structure, keeping them lubricated and flexible but without too much of a solvent effect.
Spray on the rubber parts you want to treat, rub a bit with a soft tissue you may waste (it will get plenty of dirt and black stuff from rubber parts), apply the spray again and softly spread it into a very thin layer using a clean soft tissue or absorbing kitchen paper. Tissue will get soaked, and can be used until you finish the whole job on rubber parts. Your vehicle's rubber will look like new, and ready for another few years of harsh weather!
Big Tone said
08:36 AM Apr 2, 2018
I supply a lot of car yards and panel beaters with a Septone product called "Magic Shine", it is a silicone based product that you can use on rubber or plastic, inside or out, and can be applied by brush or cloth and gives any dull plastic or rubber a brand new look. However I would suggest any silicone based product would do the same
-- Edited by Big Tone on Monday 2nd of April 2018 08:42:14 AM
Aus-Kiwi said
09:39 AM Apr 2, 2018
Tyre shine ?
hako said
02:59 PM Apr 2, 2018
Something to remember about all the above treatments is that they are only "Band-Aid" solutions.....the rubber or vinyl has suffered permanent surface degradation due to prolonged exposure to UV rays - under a magnifying glass it will appear like sandpaper. From the factory it will have had an ultra smooth surface often with an UV resistant coating.
Good Luck
wfdTamar said
04:08 PM Apr 30, 2018
If you look at car care sites they sell stuff for the black rubber & plastic trim on cars. Both to clean and to preserve (and also make them look black again). Quite good stuff. I use one called Black Wow. Pretty expensive, but works great.
I have noticed that the rubbers are getting fairly degraded on my van I would like to restore as best I can.
Replacing myself would be too much for me and I guess it would be expensive to take in to repair shop.
Help much appreciated.
Cheers Mim
Good Luck.
Thank you. Will try that.
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Also try eucalyptus oil, always a good standby.
Spray on the rubber parts you want to treat, rub a bit with a soft tissue you may waste (it will get plenty of dirt and black stuff from rubber parts), apply the spray again and softly spread it into a very thin layer using a clean soft tissue or absorbing kitchen paper. Tissue will get soaked, and can be used until you finish the whole job on rubber parts. Your vehicle's rubber will look like new, and ready for another few years of harsh weather!
I supply a lot of car yards and panel beaters with a Septone product called "Magic Shine", it is a silicone based product that you can use on rubber or plastic, inside or out, and can be applied by brush or cloth and gives any dull plastic or rubber a brand new look. However I would suggest any silicone based product would do the same
-- Edited by Big Tone on Monday 2nd of April 2018 08:42:14 AM
Good Luck