i use a zymol rubber conditioner.
very good results.
much more expensive than wd and doesn't make a mess.
wd drips and runs black down the side of the van if not careful.
my body guy has worned me to not use wd on rubber, it actually destroys it over the long haul.

dylan

----- Original Message ----
From: Geza Polony <gezapolony@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Wednesday, February 7, 2007 9:58:13 AM
Subject: Re: Rubber conditioners & lubricants

Yes, but Bill, did you ever stop to think what happened to the rest of the
town that week? No wonder they were up in arms.

The references to WD40, etc., made me think twice as well.

What about powdered graphite?

Good post.