[vcf-midatlantic] rubber rejuvination

[Bill Degnan]

I have some rubber handles and feet that get gummy, is this what you all
are talking about?  I assume that once rubber becomes gummy it's a lost
cause.
Bill

On Wed, Oct 14, 2020 at 8:56 PM Herb Johnson via vcf-midatlantic <
vcf-midatlantic at lists.vcfed.org> wrote:

> Various automotive vinyl cleaners have some "plastic restorers". Classic
> is NuVinyl brand in the original white container; there's new mixes now.
> Some of these auto products also add a shiny coat, that can be scuffed
> off. All these contain "plastisizers" to replace those dissipated by
> age. The chemistry of rubber products can be interesting. - regards, Herb
> --
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