Yes, I've heard repeatedly that the Armorals of the world are a deathe sentence, at least on vinyl. The solvents pull the oils OUT of the material instead of putting oils in, IIRC.

What I've been using is a product called "303 protectant" which was created to meet Boeing's specs for rubber/plastic maintenance. Got it at the local outfitters, but it's available elsewhere for less. Not cheap but works very, very well. I've used it on the hypalon (read: rubber) hull of a folding kayak and the rubber and dash on the van. Keep in mind that rubber seems to get really, really dirty and you'll need to get all that smutz off before protecting it.

john

> Anyone have any info on the best long term rubber
> conditioner/treatment. The Archives are strangely
> silent on the matter.