Rubber care

[timminator]

What do you use to clean and preserve the rubber pieces on your RT?  I'm referring mostly to the dust boots on the swing-arm, but there are other flexible pieces as well.  The manual discourages the use of silicon-based products: "Rubber parts - Treat rubber parts with water or BMW rubber protection coating agent. ATTENTION - Use of silicone sprays for care of rubber seals. Damage to rubber seals. Do not use silicone sprays or care products that contain silicone."

[Szibar]

Silicone dissolves rubber, mate. That's why you use water-based lube with rubber
Just low-pressure wash would do the trick.

[aweight]

I use ACF on all the rubber and black plastic, bring it up a treat

[David.]

I use ACF on all the rubber and black plastic, brings it up a treat.

Me too, plus any nuts, bolts or other fasteners can get a coating of ACF-50 from the oily rag whilst applying to the black areas.

[ITB]

I use Gummi Pflege on my RT and on my cars' rubber seals.


https://www.amazon.com/nextzett-91480615-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber/dp/B004B8GTQG

[B787MECH]

WD-40 Multi-Use works well and does not contain silicone.


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