How to maintain underside lower rubber bushings?
04-09-2015, 10:53 AM
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How to maintain underside lower rubber bushings?
Do any of you guys maintain/clean/lube the underside rubber bushings for the suspension, engine mount, transmission mount, etc...?
04-09-2015, 04:04 PM
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Here are some ideas for those rubber pieces you speak of MegaTRon.
My favorite: Shin-Etsu grease. The least expensive= 303 Protectant. More expensive, but probably not better than Shin-Etsu, 1Z Einszett Rubber Care Stick “Gummi Pflege”.
With whatever you use make sure it doesn'r degrade the rubber and always clean the rubber parts first before applying the protectant. While I cannot say it extends the life of the rubber pieces, treating them is part of my detailing regimen for the underside/suspension/engine bay.
My favorite: Shin-Etsu grease. The least expensive= 303 Protectant. More expensive, but probably not better than Shin-Etsu, 1Z Einszett Rubber Care Stick “Gummi Pflege”.
With whatever you use make sure it doesn'r degrade the rubber and always clean the rubber parts first before applying the protectant. While I cannot say it extends the life of the rubber pieces, treating them is part of my detailing regimen for the underside/suspension/engine bay.
04-10-2015, 12:14 PM
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Here are some ideas for those rubber pieces you speak of MegaTRon.
My favorite: Shin-Etsu grease. The least expensive= 303 Protectant. More expensive, but probably not better than Shin-Etsu, 1Z Einszett Rubber Care Stick “Gummi Pflege”.
With whatever you use make sure it doesn'r degrade the rubber and always clean the rubber parts first before applying the protectant. While I cannot say it extends the life of the rubber pieces, treating them is part of my detailing regimen for the underside/suspension/engine bay.
My favorite: Shin-Etsu grease. The least expensive= 303 Protectant. More expensive, but probably not better than Shin-Etsu, 1Z Einszett Rubber Care Stick “Gummi Pflege”.
With whatever you use make sure it doesn'r degrade the rubber and always clean the rubber parts first before applying the protectant. While I cannot say it extends the life of the rubber pieces, treating them is part of my detailing regimen for the underside/suspension/engine bay.
04-10-2015, 01:05 PM
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Yes, but a i use an All Purpose cleaner to remove any dirt, etc. A good wash soap will work equally well, then use some paper towels to dry and apply your Shin-Etsu. Two light coats are better than a heavy coat. 
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