How Many of You Soak Your Belts?

[SatinSilver]

Even 303 doesn't list belts as one of the uses for it's product. And there's over a 100 uses that they list.

https://www.goldeagle.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/303-protectant-uses.pdf

 

[splinter]

Originally Posted by Gebo
...some marital tension...

What's this "marital tension" you speak of?

At least there's no friction going on.

 

[Gebo]

Originally Posted by splinter
Originally Posted by Gebo
...some marital tension...

What's this "marital tension" you speak of?

At least there's no friction going on.



Ah, Grasshopper. You underestimate what a Filet Mignon, a glass of wine and cleaning the bathrooms can accomplish.

 

[Gebo]

Originally Posted by Trav
I have heard of this here on Bitog some time ago but I don't feel the need to try it. With EPDM rubber I cant see it bringing much of anything anyway.


From a purely fact based rational evaluation, I agree with you 100%. Of course, you know that. This comment is for the others.

From an emotionally irrational evaluation, it makes me feel like I now have invincible rubber products. That's worth much more to me than it is to the 99.6% of the rest of the human race.

But seriously, I'm keeping records of how this procedure affects the life of my wiper blades.

 

[Warstud]

I just tried it on my wipers a few months ago and it works awesome. I clean them off first then wipe the 303 on with a rag or Toilet Paper and let it sit for a few hours then wipe off with T. P. .....it made my 2 year old wipers work like new again.

 

[Gebo]

You
Originally Posted by Warstud
I just tried it on my wipers a few months ago and it works awesome. I clean them off first then wipe the 303 on with a rag or Toilet Paper and let it sit for a few hours then wipe off with T. P. .....it made my 2 year old wipers work like new again.

 

[Imp4]

Originally Posted by Gebo
Ah, Grasshopper. You underestimate what a Filet Mignon, a glass of wine and cleaning the bathrooms can accomplish.
Well you've said quite a few silly things in this thread, however, what you have said above is the most insightful thing I've heard in quite some time.

 

[tcp71]

Do what you like with the belts. Bore us with more information about this. It's more interesting than some rubber.

Originally Posted by Gebo
Originally Posted by Chris142
Is this the same guy that kept posting weird things. Drove around on a rim then when he was banned he kept coming back with a new name?


I'm afraid ...± not. The only thing I have ever been banned from was a Baptist church about 25 years ago. But that's a long story that I won't bore you with.

You do make an interesting point. I would venture to say the general public thinks most anyone on this forum is a little weird.

We argue over engine oils and OCIs. Really?

 

[tomcat27]

I suggest finding an alternative to storing the 303 between bathings. clearly a plastic bag is not suitable.
I don't soak my belts. I did see the youtube video on it - but I was not converted.
I, too, would like to know more about the Baptist church....

 

[Gebo]

I can't discuss my "dismissal" from church without getting into religion and breaking the forum rules. Lord knows I would hate to get banned from bitog.

My world would be crushed without you guys.

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

Waste of time and would need to be reapplied fairly regularly IMHO. Most EPDM belt now last 100k+ miles...

 

[bobdoo]

Originally Posted by Gebo
I can't discuss my "dismissal" from church without getting into religion and breaking the forum rules. Lord knows I would hate to get banned from bitog.

My world would be crushed without you guys.

Post it up on reddit!

 

[dishdude]

This is a perfect thread for the new Dear Abby section of the forum.

 

[Gasbuggy]

I've been wanting to buy some 303. which one do you use?

 

[Gebo]

303 UV Protectant brightens surfaces and keeps them looking newer, longer. This formula provides superior UV protection for any rubber, finished leather, plastic, vinyl, eisenglass, PVC, gel coat & fiberglass surfaces. Not for use on unfinished leathers (such as suede), fabrics (canvas) or floorings.
303 UV Protectant not only protects against fading, discoloration and cracking from harmful UV rays, but repels dust and stains too helping to extend your cleaning.
Rinse-free formula leaves a non-greasy, dry matte finish with no odor and is non toxic and water based. 100% free of grease-producing silicone oils and petroleum distillates.

Made in the USA!

 

[Warstud]

I also put it on my Vinyl Horizontal Blinds in the living room that see alot of light.

 

[Gebo]

Weather stripping around doors, windows, sliding doors, garage doors, etc.

 

[Trav]

I can see it for those thing and possibly even wiper blades, no doubt a good product but I too am more interested in this Baptist Church business. LOL

JK

 

[Gebo]

I will make one extremely important clarification about the "church" thing. I deserved what I got.

I have since gone back, confessed my sin to the Pastors and Deacon Board and asked for forgiveness. I was (and some of may think still am) an ignorant idiot.

Too much pea and vinegar. Just thinking about it reminds me of how frail, weak and self righteous I can be.

 

[SilverFusion2010]

FWIW I'm still running the OEM serpentine belt and I'm around 184k miles now. I inspect it and give it a quick tension check when I check the oil. The darn thing looks almost new. No cracking, channels are good. Materials science is amazing