IML: Silicone Grease

[Bob Schmitt <bsbrbank@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Long ago, Dick Benjamin recommended this for protecting rubber.  I 
bought it at a pool supply store and it's great.  From wikipedia:

> Silicone grease is commonly used for lubricating and preserving 
> rubber parts, such as O-rings. Additionally, silicone grease does 
> not swell or soften the rubber, which can be a problem with 
> hydrocarbon based greases. It functions well as a 
> corrosion-inhibitor and lubricant for purposes that require a 
> thicker lubricant, such as the operating mechanism of the M1 Garand rifle.

At 01:38 AM 2/25/2008, you wrote:
> When the rubber has softened, I was thinking I would rinse it then rub
> something on it to seal the new softness. I remember a  past post from a
> Navy man who talked about sealing/protecting rubber seals with vaseline on
> ships.


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