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Originally Posted by maxhifi
there is a product called rubber re-nu i think by MG chemicals. I bought a tin of it 20 years ago and have plenty left. If the idler isn't too far gone that'll get it going.
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Not to reactive a dormant thread, but I found this posting and dug out some information on the product. The product is indeed from
MG Chemicals but it is called
Rubber Renue. It is described as:
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Rejuvinates and conditions rubber. Apply with a cloth, brush, or swab to bring belts, platens, rollers, and rubber parts back to life.- Zero residue
- Fast dry
- Removes oxidation film
- 100% Ozone safe
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The MSDS says it contains: Xylenes 70-90% and Methyl salicyate 10-30%.
Xylene is a common solvent; it's like toluene.
Methyl salicyate is Oil of Wintergreen, and is the active ingredient in the electric shaving cleaner/lubricants sold in an aerosol can.
Another product that I dug out is called
Fedron from
Federal Mining & Manufacturing Company. It is described as:
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FEDRON is a clear liquid, blended of highly refined pure chemicals, specially formulated for cleaning rubber, metal, Teflon, silicon, and similar materials. FEDRON cleans and revitalizes, making your investment last longer.
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The
MSDS lists: Xylol 40-50%,
Ethyl Acetate 5-10%, Methanol 1-3%, Ethanol 40-50%, Methyl isobutyl ketone 1-5%. Ethyl Acetate and Methyl isobutyl ketone are used as solvents as in nail polish remover.
I have no direct experience with either one.