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Discussion Storage of rubber parts

Discussion in 'Maintenance' started by Woolfe, Oct 25, 2016.

  1. Woolfe

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    I am going to put aside some rubber parts and was wondering if anyone has any ideas on the best way to store rubber. Seen a lot of interesting ways to restore rubber, but none on how to store it so it won't perish. My best guess is a cool dark airless place. Any suggestions?

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    I use silicone spray on diaphragms and anything rubber that warrants it when stored away .... or INOX
    .... and rubber grease on things like intake rubbers and airbox rubbers , particularly the internal part that contacts the carby or wateva
     
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    INOX... You don't work on a fishing trawler do you. I do, and my boss would bathe in the stuff if you let him. Perfect for everything ha ha.

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    Wurth made a couple of rubber care product's, you can get it in a gel applicator stick or in an aerosol tin
    http://www.ppcco.com.au/wurth04.html
    http://www.ppcco.com.au/wurth05.html

    Restores and revitalizes rubber gaskets, rubber parts, bumper casings and vinyl & rubber body side moldings.

    Removes wax residue, buffing compound residue, dirt and grime from rubber.

    Enhances rubber gasket resilience to help prevent water and air leaks.

    A non-silicone product that provides a natural shine that lasts.

    Helps prevent door seals from freezing. Will not harm paint.

    Spray a small amount onto a soft cloth, apply a thin, even coat, allow it penetrate for a few moments and then buff off the excess.

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    On a vintage bike forum I sub to, they were talking about spraying the rubber components with silicon spray and putting into sealed plastic bags in the back of a cupboard away from sunlight and heat.
     
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    just don't store them in your bedside table wrapped in alfoil, guaranteed to get you in trouble with the misses... or your wallet for that matter :help:
     
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    Your boss is a wise man :D

    I buy it 2 or 3 cans at a time .... which reminds me , Im down to my last half can :cool:

    For those unfamiliar with it .... based on lanolin from sheeps wool

    http://www.inoxmx.com/inox/mx-3-lubricant/

    Theres also chain lube ......

    http://www.inoxmx.com/inox/mx9-no-chukka-chain-lube/


    Boy did that stir up some teen memories ... u wernt cool if u didnt carry one in the wallet at all times :lolsign:
     
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    Inox MX5 Plus is on my order list atm, i prefer the stuff with PTFE (Teflon) in it due to reducing friction and it being Hydrophobic

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    We use the INOX chain lube on the trawler winch gear too. But we use lanolin spray on the hydraulic rams. Time to buy shares in INOX.

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    For heavy duty storage I would go with rubber grease and a cool dark place.
    NBR, what most parts are made from, does not have good UV resistance. EPDM, what your caliper seals and auto windscreen rubbers are made from, has excellent UV resistance but terrible petrochemical and solvent resistance.
     
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    So im not the only one into inox, I dont muck around I buy 5 ltr bottles from supercheap 72$ 20161026_090549.jpg Im currently using some vaccuum slides that were kept in a zip bag with a light spray of inox for 5 years, no shrinking or stretching they fit right on perfect
     
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