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Fri Jan 01, 2010 10:30 pm

Tram wrote: VW used to recommend treating rubber parts with talcum powder.

...and for good reason. Fresh rubber, if cleaned TOO well, can stick to paint, especially fresh paint. I remember going with my dad to a Chevy dealer around 1973, and a Malibu on the lot tore off it's door/window seal when it stuck to the chassis and glass and door, literally splitting in pieces, dangling as the salesman turned beet red with embarassment.

The talcum powder provided a non-abrasive dry lubricant to prevent sticking, without drying out the rubber. VW recommended it on rear spring plate bushings and door seals. Stopped them from squeaking, too.

Still good advice.

Fri Jan 01, 2010 10:36 pm

KTPhil wrote: Tram wrote: VW used to recommend treating rubber parts with talcum powder.

...and for good reason. Fresh rubber, if cleaned TOO well, can stick to paint, especially fresh paint. I remember going with my dad to a Chevy dealer around 1973, and a Malibu on the lot tore off it's door/window seal when it stuck to the chassis and glass and door, literally splitting in pieces, dangling as he turned beet red with embarassment.

The talcum powder provided a non-abrasive dry lubricant to prevent sticking, without drying out the rubber. VW recommended it on rear spring plate bushings and door seals. Stopped them from squeaking, too.

Still good advice.

According to Mark, times have changed!!! :D

Sat Jan 02, 2010 1:25 pm

Times have: Quote: The talcum powder provided a non-abrasive dry lubricant to prevent sticking, without drying out the rubber

Doesn't say anything about preserving.

You guys use your Vasoline and powder (sounds like changing a diaper on a 3 month old :wink: )...I'll stick w/ science; shit George, this stuff's made in Germany, so you should be on board:
http://www.superiorcarcare.net/wurucagelst.html :lol:

Sat Jan 02, 2010 2:01 pm

localboy wrote: Times have: Quote: The talcum powder provided a non-abrasive dry lubricant to prevent sticking, without drying out the rubber

Doesn't say anything about preserving.

You guys use your Vasoline and powder (sounds like changing a diaper on a 3 month old :wink: )...I'll stick w/ science; shit George, this stuff's made in Germany, so you should be on board:
http://www.superiorcarcare.net/wurucagelst.html :lol:

What makes you think it's not Vaseline? :lol: Bet it is!

Sat Jan 02, 2010 2:05 pm

Tram wrote: localboy wrote: Times have: Quote: The talcum powder provided a non-abrasive dry lubricant to prevent sticking, without drying out the rubber

Doesn't say anything about preserving.

You guys use your Vasoline and powder (sounds like changing a diaper on a 3 month old :wink: )...I'll stick w/ science; shit George, this stuff's made in Germany, so you should be on board:
http://www.superiorcarcare.net/wurucagelst.html :lol:

What makes you think it's not Vaseline? :lol: Bet it is!

Ban Roll-On....... :roll:

Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:00 am

It is pretty much vasoline...just a hair more toxic. Its hydrogenated light Naptha. Its just a thickened solvent :lol:
http://www.wurth.com.au/msds/0890_110.htm
Ray

Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:40 am

localboy wrote: You guys use your Vasoline and powder (sounds like changing a diaper on a 3 month old :wink: )...I'll stick w/ science

Are you sure it's "science?" Or maybe it's just "marketing."

Lots of hype out there...

Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:05 am

localboy wrote: Quote: Corn Huskers Lotion with glycerin or Bag Balm with lanolin?

:roll: How 'bout some BBQ sauce, mixed with some human 'jiz' and finally spit from the African Green-Stiped Lizard?!?!?!?!?!?! :roll:

If you want to import your glycerin/lanolin from Germany at Exorbitant Show Car prices, So Be It! :lol:

Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:12 am

There are only TWO African Green Stripe Lizards still in existence. Once in the Zambia zoo and the other in a secret location known only to me....

Tue May 24, 2011 6:14 pm

Glycerin works well on rubber, and will not degrade it like some oil-based products can. Its been used by detailers for decades, and is available at nearly any chain drug store.

Tue May 24, 2011 7:37 pm

Tram wrote: localboy wrote: I swear to God ](*,) ...all of you and your amateur chemistry; "this works, I use that..."..."no that's junk, it's bad". :? [-X [-X

Why not let people who know WTH their doing create the products? I put two links above with products DESIGNED for auto rubber and what do we get after? Vaseline, veggie oil, di-electric grease...use this, don't use that. :roll:

On my car I'd use products MADE FOR CARS. You got dry skin? Vaseline. You wanna deep fry some potatos? Veggie oil. Wanna stop your auto electric components from corroding? Di-electric grease.

Come on people. [-o<

VW used to recommend treating rubber parts with talcum powder.

Actually thats what VW recommends.

Wed May 25, 2011 10:53 am

Quote: Actually thats what VW recommends.

Just curious as to what year VW recommened that? 1960...?