[Spridgets] Anyone try this tip on vinyl?

[robertduquette at sympatico.ca]

They're going to look at you funny.  Don't start the explanation by saying
it's for your Frog.  ;)



> Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:50:15 -0700
>
> Hey, great idea. All the "natural oils" are missing from FROG AYE's top and
> tonneau, guess I'll have to nip over to the chemist and pick up some
> petroleum jelly....
> Hal
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 9:07 AM, Linda Grunthaner
<grunthaner at gmail.com>wrote:
>
> > List,
> > I was looking for info on using vaseline instead of dielectric grease on
> > connectors, yes I know I should just get the right stuff and not be
cheap.
> > And I found this post on a cycle forums on using vaseline on vinyl.
> >
> > "I've used vaseline to restore vinyl parts like motorcycle seats and car
> > dashes for years. Take your seat and cover with vaseline and let it sit
in
> > the sun till well liquefied. It wipes off to an as new finish and the
> > petroleum components supposedly replace some of the natural oils that
have
> > oxidized out. Wipe it off for an natural looking as new finish with none
> > of
> > the silicone slipperies and feel the flexibility in the material. I also
> > use on the rubber bushings that sidecover studs plug into....."
> >
> > found here:
> > http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=19293.0
> >
> > Lin