Laura,
Not trying to pick on you....
I've seen a few terrified responses about what not to use... but no good
responses on what to use.
>From past experience, I suggest either:
1) soapy water solution (dish soap is easiest and is safe on quality
seals... (not what TRF or Moss might supply :-) Read: solution. Not
straight. Maybe even car wash soap. That's safe on paint and rubber,
right?
2) Armor All (or your favorite varient)... they'll make the seal slicker
than.. well.. you know, and they're supposed to be good for the rubber...
right?
Just my .02
cheers,
Jim
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-spitfires@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-spitfires@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Laura Gharazeddine
> Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 1999 11:39 AM
> To: Joe Curry; Donald H. Locker
> Cc: gt6plus@gis.net; spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Windscreen
>
>
>
> I know there's a joke in here, but I can't come up with it-where's Arthur
> Smith or Fred Thomas when you really need them?
>
> But seriously, you're not supposed to use vaseline with latex
> condoms so it
> would stand to reason that it would be best not to use it with
> rubber seals
> too, no?
>
> Laura G. (Contemplating the new windscreen sitting behind her couch...)
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
> To: Donald H. Locker <dhl@mrdog.msl.com>
> Cc: <gt6plus@gis.net>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 1999 7:12 AM
> Subject: Re: Windscreen
>
>
> >
> > Donald,
> > I used Vaseline on my windscreen gasket 3 years ago and it shows no sign
> > of deterioration! However, since K-Y is water based, it probably would
> > be the best bet just to be on the safe side.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Joe
> >
> >
> > "Donald H. Locker" wrote:
> > >
> > > Anyone try K-Y or one of the other surgical lubes for this? I read
> > > somewhere about using petroleum jelly and I'm _sure_ that would wreak
> > > havoc with rubber gaskets. I should think liquid soap would be OK,
> > > but the surgical lubes would be about as innocuous as possible.
> > >
> > > Donald.
> > > Hmmm. wonder if there are any other uses around the garage ...
> > >
> > > > From: "Thomas Carney" <gt6plus@gis.net>
> > > > Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 01:35:20 -0500
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: Terry L. Thompson <tlt@digex.net>
> > > > To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 9:52 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: Windscreen
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > I haven't replaced the windscreen in the spitfire, but I
> did replace
> the
> > > > > windscreen and rear windows in my '50 Ford truck, and
> it's the same
> type
> > > > of
> > > > > seal.
> > > > >
> > > > > I went in much easier than I thought. The main points to keep in
> mind is
> > > > 1)
> > > > > You MUST have 2 people" (one to apply pressure, the other to draw
> the cord
> > > > > from the gasket. Anyone over the age of 14 and having atleast one
> hand
> > > > free
> > > > > should do) 2) removing your steering wheel is helpful but not
> mandatory
> > > > > 3) Use a liquid soap to lubricate the edge of the seal before you
> attempt
> > > > > to install it.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I thought liquid soap had a tendency to dry out rubber based
> products...
> > > > Maybe I am wrong but I thought I heard that somewhere.
> > > > Tom
> >
> > --
> > "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
> > -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
> >
>
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