WW2 reconnaissance rubber raft restoration

[Demolition man]

Hi, everyone ( and merry xmas to you all ! )

 

I recently acquired a WW2 two men reconnaissance rubber raft. The rubber is still soft, but became porous through the years . I want to restore this raft, but I'm unable to inflate it. Has anyone an idea on how to fix this ?

 

Thanks.

 

Franck

[Sgt Saunders]

Try Tire Slime, it's like Fix-A-flat but come in a gallon. It won't hurt the rubber. When you get it to hold air then give it a good treatment with some Armor All or tire shine or something that will feed the rubber.