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One of my Bugeye turn indicator rubbers has started to fail... and, thankfully, the glass beehive safely landed on a soft-spot in the garage. In attempting to re-install, it became apparent that the outer part that captures the chrome ring was starting to seriously fail. I suppose it's just the sun and pollutants in air, and I'll have to acquire a new one.

Anyway, this got me to wondering if there is a recommended conditioner of some sort for variously exposed rubber bits like this (that won't harm the rubber)... something to keep it soft and supple. Thoughts?
 
Mine lasted about 5 years. So I went to the basement and dug through the boxes until I found the factory originals. I cleaned the overspray off them with the bead blaster and applied some rubber conditioner (Meguire's... I think). So far it is doing much better than the replacements and looks nearly new.
 
Thanks. Good to know. I don't know how old or original mine are, but it seems to me that some sort of conditioner is a good idea. I've also been told about "Syl Glyde" as a similar product (for bushings and such).
 
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The old standby for me has always been Glycerin. In the local drugstore I believe... use on a rubber combo's to keepem lubed up!
 
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