Laura,
Latex and natural rubber are different (despite the common name for
condoms). Different solvents eat away at different compounds, but I
have not seen any degradation of my windshield gasket after using
vaseline on it!
Joe
Laura Gharazeddine wrote:
>
> 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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"If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
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