Just a question about the average silicone spray lube you can get at the parts store. Does anyone here use it? I've got al almost empty can in my van, I spray all the door hinges and door locks, I've even sprayed some of the rubber weatherstripping with it. The can I have says it protects rubber, so would spraying some on engine drivebelts do anything? This stuff even says it rustproofs, I guess it helps to prevent rust from speading on rusty spots or something so I went and liberally sprayed all the rusty spots on my van with it. Does it really do any rust protecting?
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I think you are ok with all your applications except for the drivebelt. I would think it would make it slip. There are special drive belt sprays for those and I don't think those are really needed. I remember the old days when they used to recommend all belts and hoses to be replaced every two years. I think the rule of thumb is now every 5 years.
Keep it OFF the drive belts!!! Excessive use can cause dashpads, etc., to delaminate (much the same as too much Armor All). All the rest should be ok if it makes you happy.
Bob
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It is not for drive belts. It is fine to use on things like tie rod boots, hoses, and the like though. Be careful with some brands. Prestone can be used on just about anything, but CRC is kind of harsh and may discolor or damage some materials. Read the label carefully to see what materials can be damaged.
There are silicone sprays[silicone in solvent], and silicone lubes [oil with silicone].
Stay away from the belts - replace them if there is a problem.
Once rust has started, you are kidding yourself, although there may be some retardation initially.
Stay away from the belts - replace them if there is a problem.
Once rust has started, you are kidding yourself, although there may be some retardation initially.
DRIVEBELTS!!! why not tires too? seriously, man think about what you want to use a lubricant on. if you don't know what to use it on, you don't need it. One thing to keep in mind is to keep silicone away mass air flow sensors-kills em right quick!
I don't see any problem with treating the non-friction surfaces?
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Silicone spray makes a great hand cleaner. Does a fine job on sticky old wooden window channels and keeps your rubber parts and door seals clean and stick-free. I know I go thru a can or two a year with my house and cars. Not much of a lubricant IMO. Here's the stuff I catch on sale for around $1.99/can. http://www.gunk.com/prod_photo.asp
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I tried using it on the door hinges, but it does not seem to last very long. I have found the best thing for my door hinges as well as coating my battery terminals is high temp brake grease you can buy in the little tear-open envelopes at most part stores. It last and last and last!
If you want something to make your engine rubber parts look nice black and shiney, try armor all. After i wash my car and armor-all the tires i use the same rag to wipe down the hoses, air cleaner cover, and other exposed rubber parts in the engine to keep it looking fresh. Likewise with the rubber door seal. I'd tend to think something with petro products in it would eventually eat thin rubber parts.
I'd keep from putting anything on your belts. Slipping belts will wear out long before dirty non slipping ones will. If you do feel your belts need a visual freshen up use some of that belt dressing spray.
If you want something to make your engine rubber parts look nice black and shiney, try armor all. After i wash my car and armor-all the tires i use the same rag to wipe down the hoses, air cleaner cover, and other exposed rubber parts in the engine to keep it looking fresh. Likewise with the rubber door seal. I'd tend to think something with petro products in it would eventually eat thin rubber parts.
I'd keep from putting anything on your belts. Slipping belts will wear out long before dirty non slipping ones will. If you do feel your belts need a visual freshen up use some of that belt dressing spray.
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