John

colour (Canadian spelling) of rubber varies, carbon (black dust) is added to
the material before it is shot into the plastic/ rubber mould.  It's cheep
and hides flaws/bad tooling or process problems.  don't worry as long as its
the right material.

cheers

Rob Nevin (Mechanical Engineer)

----- Original Message -----
From: "john" <jclark@PURPLEMOUNTAIN.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 11:25 AM
Subject: CV Boot material question

> Today I received a couple of boot kits for my syncro, and one set of
> boots are
> not the typical black pliable material.  It's a white plastic similar
> to  tupperware.
>
> I'm dubious only because I haven't seen it before ...    I'd appreciate
> anyone's experience.
>
> Happy Friday !
>
> John
>