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anything you can put on gum hood to prevent them drying out and cracking?
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thanks - any other tips
Robbied196
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WD40 is good for cleaning them and it seems to leave them softer and more flexible. I've also heard this is good stuff but not used it:
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine ... cant-400ml
WD40 is good for cleaning them and it seems to leave them softer and more flexible. I've also heard this is good stuff but not used it:
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine ... cant-400ml
Apple Tree
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I recommend Armour All Protectant :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Armor-All-Prote ... all+shield
I have used it for years to revitalise plastic and the like. Comes in a spray not an aerosol. Put a little of the liquid on a paper towel and wipe over, no need to polish. On a bike it brings up mudguards beautifully and also brake and gear cable outers. I also use on brake hoods but not when I am about to use the bike. It will make them a bit slippery in use. So do not use on a saddle either. But for a bike you about to put away for the winter, ideal. I see there is a semi-matt version also if you do not want high gloss.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Armor-All-Prote ... all+shield
I have used it for years to revitalise plastic and the like. Comes in a spray not an aerosol. Put a little of the liquid on a paper towel and wipe over, no need to polish. On a bike it brings up mudguards beautifully and also brake and gear cable outers. I also use on brake hoods but not when I am about to use the bike. It will make them a bit slippery in use. So do not use on a saddle either. But for a bike you about to put away for the winter, ideal. I see there is a semi-matt version also if you do not want high gloss.
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One tip is to keep hoods out of direct sunlight! The UV rays dry out the rubber and make them crack.
Keep the hoods covered over when not in use.
100% pure Silicone oil is good for keeping hoods in top tip condition but needs to be washed off if you intend to ride the bike :facepalm:
Keep the hoods covered over when not in use.
100% pure Silicone oil is good for keeping hoods in top tip condition but needs to be washed off if you intend to ride the bike :facepalm:
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i hAve ordered some ... That looks like the good stuff.
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Used silicone for years and it has never caused my rubber to be damaged, infact a factory were I used to work used the stuff on all moving rubber parts, they used 5 gallons aweek of the slippy stuff!
Just looked what 'Wurth gummi pflege' is and looks interesting stuff.
Just looked what 'Wurth gummi pflege' is and looks interesting stuff.
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I think silicon is fine but the sprays are a problem due to propellants damaging rubber so use the pump sprays.Ian Raleigh":2jfvzcfr said:
I'm going to give the gummi pflege stuff a go as there seem to be a lot of good references on car websites. I went for the non aerosol version.
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