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All Things Fiero => Tech Tips, Tech Questions => Topic started by: montegut on May 03, 2024, 08:59:43 pm

Title: Air tube intake restoration
Post by: montegut on May 03, 2024, 08:59:43 pm
It seems as if every air intake tube I have ever seen, including mine, appears dry and "sooty" when touched. Is there a good way to restore these and hopefully make them last a little longer?
Title: Re: Air tube intake restoration
Post by: Fierofool on May 04, 2024, 07:09:49 am
I've not seen any good products mentioned on any Fiero forums.

I used to work for a chemical company that made janitorial products.   We had a rubber mat cleaner preserver that did a great job on door mats.  Maybe Zep or Selig still offers that product.
Title: Re: Air tube intake restoration
Post by: montegut on May 04, 2024, 04:53:35 pm
I have a spare tube and will try Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Tire shine on part of it and silicone spray on part. See what happens.
Title: Re: Air tube intake restoration
Post by: scottb on May 05, 2024, 09:17:10 pm
You might to try putting on some castor oil first then putting a synthetic product on to protect it. I used to put that on rubber door seals, the oil seemed to make the rubber a bit softer and made it swell a bit to seal better. However, I am mot a chemist nor did I stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night.
Title: Re: Air tube intake restoration
Post by: montegut on May 06, 2024, 05:19:20 pm
I have used castor oil like you have on door seals and weather stripping with good results. I wanted to try something new. I don’t see any difference with silicone lubricant soaked in or the turtle wax product applied. Will use castor oil next.