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TomB posted 05-29-2011 07:58 PM ET (US)
For years I've fought the problem of UV deterioration of black rubber such as receptacle covers for radios and chart plotters. I've tried silicon sprays and other solutions, but invariably end up after a while with plugs and covers looking and acting like charcoal by leaving black smudges on my hands and my console. So far I've been unsuccessful finding a solution by searching so must be using the wrong keywords. I know everyone fights this problem, so am sure there's a simple solution. Help.
tjxtreme posted 05-29-2011 08:06 PM ET (US)
Armorall or similar spray? Contains silicone, and additional UV inhibitors too. Do you apply it often enough?
weekendwarrior posted 05-30-2011 07:29 AM ET (US)
Assuming the problem is UV, try this :
http://www.westmarine.com/
In my experience, the sun screen in this stuff is pretty good.
Jefecinco posted 05-30-2011 10:46 AM ET (US)
I agree with Warrior. 303 is the bomb.
I used Armorall for several years with varying degrees of success. I no longer use it.
Butch
TomB posted 05-30-2011 10:58 AM ET (US)
Thanks...Armor-all it is until I can get out of town to West's.
MATTANZA posted 05-31-2011 02:08 AM ET (US)
303 rocks.
contender posted 05-31-2011 04:20 PM ET (US)
Tom, can you just leave the connections covered with an old towel or something, keeps the sun off
Jefecinco posted 05-31-2011 07:37 PM ET (US)
Tom,
Just about any marine outlet will carry 303. West marine is one of many sources.
Butch

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Author	Topic: Black Rubber Deterioration
TomB	posted 05-29-2011 07:58 PM ET (US) For years I've fought the problem of UV deterioration of black rubber such as receptacle covers for radios and chart plotters. I've tried silicon sprays and other solutions, but invariably end up after a while with plugs and covers looking and acting like charcoal by leaving black smudges on my hands and my console. So far I've been unsuccessful finding a solution by searching so must be using the wrong keywords. I know everyone fights this problem, so am sure there's a simple solution. Help.
tjxtreme	posted 05-29-2011 08:06 PM ET (US) Armorall or similar spray? Contains silicone, and additional UV inhibitors too. Do you apply it often enough?
weekendwarrior	posted 05-30-2011 07:29 AM ET (US) Assuming the problem is UV, try this : http://www.westmarine.com/ In my experience, the sun screen in this stuff is pretty good.
Jefecinco	posted 05-30-2011 10:46 AM ET (US) I agree with Warrior. 303 is the bomb. I used Armorall for several years with varying degrees of success. I no longer use it. Butch
TomB	posted 05-30-2011 10:58 AM ET (US) Thanks...Armor-all it is until I can get out of town to West's.
MATTANZA	posted 05-31-2011 02:08 AM ET (US) 303 rocks.
contender	posted 05-31-2011 04:20 PM ET (US) Tom, can you just leave the connections covered with an old towel or something, keeps the sun off
Jefecinco	posted 05-31-2011 07:37 PM ET (US) Tom, Just about any marine outlet will carry 303. West marine is one of many sources. Butch