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Subject:Re: Rubber
From:Gabriel Hourtouat
Date:Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:05:49 -0400

John,
Great tip -- thanks for specific data.
Gabby

On Mon, Sep 22, 2014 at 3:25 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:

> Today I learned something new.
>
> My #1 son  runs a window tint and auto detailing shop. He has done so for
> nearly thirty years. In that ti e he has experienced just about every thing
> in the way of rubber, dash, and seat plastic restoration. Today he put me
> onto it.
>
> Three things are needed. Liquid Wrench silicone spray lube,  some plumbers
> silicone grease, and Mcguires Swirl X. Add to that as an extra some Rain-X.
>
> Spray the rubber down with the Liquid Wrench sikicone first. Gently wipe
> off. Next apply silicone grease. Wipe off gently. This will restore and
> preserve the rubber.
>
> To clean the glass and remove the silicone overspray use windex. Then apply
> the Rain-X!
>
> To cean and polish any plastics - hub caps, vents, even tires -use the
> Mcquires.
>
> I did this  to my Carat and now it's outstanding.
>
> Good luck.
>
> John the Gimp
>

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