Rubber 'restoration'

I'm trying to breathe some new life into various bits of rubber(grommets etc), I've had them soaking in some warm olive oil. I'm then planning on using almond oil, some have become supple again.

Has anyone else got a method/technique for bringing some life back?
 

mrM

Club Member
i need to breathe new life into some of my z31 seals as they are very hard to get and very expensive,i havent tried it yet but i was going to get SAS rubbercare,its silicone free and i think you get 6 500ml cans for around £19 which was the cheapest i saw it....no idea how good it is but im going to try it when the car goes back together
 

Craig_260

Well-Known Forum User
ive also heard the peanut butter trick too its meant to be great any soaking in oil tricks technically will work some more than others but as mentioned above if it were me id just buy new which in fact i just have done and theyre great replacements.
 
ive also heard the peanut butter trick too its meant to be great any soaking in oil tricks technically will work some more than others but as mentioned above if it were me id just buy new which in fact i just have done and theyre great replacements.

Why replace ones that don't need replacing though?
 

uk66fastback

Club Member
If doing a full resto, then things like window and door seals etc, I'd replace with new, but floor grommets etc, I'd look to save a bit and do what I could with the old ones ... when you add up the total bill for replacement they ain't cheap!
 
If doing a full resto, then things like window and door seals etc, I'd replace with new, but floor grommets etc, I'd look to save a bit and do what I could with the old ones ... when you add up the total bill for replacement they ain't cheap!

Thats what i'm doing. Only reusing if useable, not looking to cut corners, just want to use original parts where possible.
 

SacCyclone

Club Member
I am afraid if I used peanut butter or any type of cooking oils, my Zed would be taken over with ants and all sorts of little creatures including mickey mouse and friends......
 

zx-mikey

Forum User
I you want to bring life back into hard plastics and rubbers then use Linseed oil. Not only cheap and a natural product but once on, it gives the material a waterproof coat. It last longer than most ‘back to black’ products but has the added benefit of keeping it supple. Someone did a quick test on the Retro Rides forum on drain pipe, with several products, Linseed came on top.
For door seals and general softer and smaller parts, I use Gummi Pfledge. Not cheap but a little goes a long way. If your rubbers are still complete, then I would recommend nothing else.

An example of Linseed oil
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Gummi Pfledge
http://www.micksgarage.com/ProdDetails.aspx?pid=1584628&AffiliateID=32475&utm_campaign=google_base&utm_medium=shop_channel&utm_source=google_base&utm_content=&utm_term=&cnty=GB&gclid=CNyf8_TrpM4CFe0V0wodz7ACag
 
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