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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Hans on January 08, 2022, 03:04:56 PM

Title: Rejuvenate old carb boots
Post by: Hans on January 08, 2022, 03:04:56 PM

Saw an article about using a couple readily available chemicals to soften old carb boots, or any hardened rubber pay. Mix 2/3rds Isopropyl alcohol with 1/3 Wintergreen Oil (Methyl Salicylicate).  Soak the parts for a day or 2 and they come out soft and pliable, albeit stinky for a while.  Use gloves with the Wintergreen Oil. It'll soak into your skin and turn into Aspirin.

Title: Re: Rejuvenate old carb boots
Post by: Olafskii on January 12, 2022, 10:31:56 AM

Good lead.  Thanks.
Olaf