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Rubber Renue- For the DIY impaired
« on: December 07, 2009, 08:05:20 AM »
I know there are many threads here for a DIY concoction to restore rubber. For those of us not so DIY inclined, this is the best price I've found so far for Rubber Renue.

http://www.g-4rce.com/rubberrenu.htm
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Re: Rubber Renue- For the DIY impaired
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2009, 08:22:18 AM »
If I recall correctly, the main ingredient in Rubber Renu is methyl salicylate, which is Oil of Wintergreen :)

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Re: Rubber Renue- For the DIY impaired
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2009, 09:28:12 AM »
Quote from: mystic_1 on December 07, 2009, 08:22:18 AM
If I recall correctly, the main ingredient in Rubber Renu is methyl salicylate, which is Oil of Wintergreen :)

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I know that's what's been in the DIY threads. Any sources? I'll google it.
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Re: Rubber Renue- For the DIY impaired
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2009, 09:40:17 AM »
I see that now, maybe I'll break down and try it myself.

http://www.mgchemicals.com/msds/english/liquid/408a-liquid.pdf

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Re: Rubber Renue- For the DIY impaired
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2009, 10:31:40 AM »
Quote from: rufusswan on December 07, 2009, 09:43:53 AM
I checked at Wal-Mart.  About $7 an ounce is expensive, but no shipping.  Place order, pick up next day.
For Rubber Renue or Wintergreen?

The RR in my link was $10 for 16oz.
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Re: Rubber Renue- For the DIY impaired
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2011, 08:12:47 AM »
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Re: Rubber Renue- For the DIY impaired
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2011, 12:59:32 PM »
But how did it work?
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Re: Rubber Renue- For the DIY impaired
« Reply #7 on: December 10, 2011, 04:43:52 PM »
Quote from: lucky on November 30, 2011, 12:59:32 PM
But how did it work?
I used the wintergreen on my carb holders and worked great gave them flexibility without worry of cracking them,Because they were real hard and no flex at all(like plastic almost).#4 mount(aluminum collar in jug) had/has a crack and sucked air couldn't get tight enough ,Lil blue rv and soft mounts NO PROB.
 Shop smelt great for about a week.
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Re: Rubber Renue- For the DIY impaired
« Reply #8 on: December 10, 2011, 04:46:02 PM »
Quote from: lucky on November 30, 2011, 12:59:32 PM
But how did it work?
I used the wintergreen on my carb holders and worked great gave them flexibility without worry of cracking them,Because they were real hard and no flex at all(like plastic almost).#4 mount(aluminum collar in jug) had/has a crack and sucked air couldn't get tight enough ,Lil blue rv and soft mounts NO PROB.
 Shop smelt great for about a week.
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Re: Rubber Renue- For the DIY impaired
« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2011, 02:23:17 PM »
Cost of Wintergreen at the pharmacy is outrageous for an ounce or two.  How about 100% Wintergreen in a 32oz can for a reasonable price of $18:00?  That would soften a lot of boots and grommets.  Used to soften Kart tires for traction.


Thor Oil Tire Prep #12 "Quart Size" Wintergreen # 12 Part # 600568  $18.00  (or less) + shipping.

http://www.epinions.com/prices/Go-Kart-Cart-Racing-Thor-Oil-Tire-Prep-12-Wintergreen
http://www.bmikarts.com/item/Tire-Prep-12---Wintergreen-5993
http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nkw=Go+Kart+Cart+Racing+Thor+Oil+Tire+Prep+12+Wintergreen
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