jay556 Posted March 7 Share #1 Posted March 7 Can a rubber conditioner work to restore a gas mask that has been semi aged ? the gas mask is butyl rubber. OM-90 Czech model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAYDOG Posted March 12 Share #2 Posted March 12 BIMP BUMP.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodes Posted March 12 Share #3 Posted March 12 On 3/7/2023 at 1:03 AM, jay556 said: Can a rubber conditioner work to restore a gas mask that has been semi aged ? the gas mask is butyl rubber. OM-90 Czech model Once rubber has started to break down, there is not much you can do to reverse the deterioration....Keep it out of the sun in a cool place and enjoy it for what it is....Bodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay556 Posted March 12 Author Share #4 Posted March 12 Ok Thanks. So applying the rubber conditioner means it's going to break down, Is that what you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodes Posted March 12 Share #5 Posted March 12 7 hours ago, jay556 said: Ok Thanks. So applying the rubber conditioner means it's going to break down, Is that what you mean? Preventing an article from deteriorating is the key...Most companies selling such substances will tell you their product will only work on items that are in good condition but will not reverse the damage caused by age and the lack of care....Bodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay556 Posted March 12 Author Share #6 Posted March 12 Okay thanks for your time and input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmar836 Posted March 16 Share #7 Posted March 16 Jay, Welcome to the forum. It is customary to introduce yourself when entering a new group. You can do that in the New Members area. Then you might start a thread with pics of your item. FYI, there are several threads with a similar question. Search "rubber treatment". Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay556 Posted March 17 Author Share #8 Posted March 17 Okay thanks for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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