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[SurGie 54]

As far as i can tell i have a good set of these bushes. I would like some advice on what product i can use to treat them in before fitting them, to keep them in the same condition or better and not wear out so quick ?

 

I was thinking of some sort of oil, grease or even tyre dressing products

 

Cheers G

[engine killer 6]

As far as i can tell i have a good set of these bushes. I would like some advice on what product i can use to treat them in before fitting them, to keep them in the same condition or better and not wear out so quick ?

 

I was thinking of some sort of oil, grease or even tyre dressing products

 

Cheers G

 

my mechanic uses copper grease all the time. i guess it must be a reason for that.

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

Worse stuff you can use, I hate it with a passion. I know Powerflex (wash my mouth out) etc supply a packet of grease with the bush's, Not sure what it is thou

[welshpug 1,666]

i think its copper grease!

 

seeing how long original ones last i wouldnt worry about it

[brumster 135 1 Cars]

Indeed. What's the problem with copper grease then?

[welshpug 1,666]

its got bits in it, so not suitable for use as a lubricant,

[brumster 135 1 Cars]

Lubricant for major rotating parts, absolutely - but surely it's primarly an anti-seize grease which, given the movement in an ARB bush, would be perfectly fine - perfect in fact, given the state of every bush I've ever tried to take apart (they do catch some grot down there don't they!). "The worst stuff you can use"? Really? What, because the little bits of copper are going to wear your bush out prematurely?

Edited October 23, 2011 by brumster

[welshpug 1,666]

What, because the little bits of copper are going to wear your bush out prematurely?

 

yup

[tri_longer 25]

powerflex stuff seems to be similar to what you get inside CV joints which is moly grease isn't it? I'm sure that would be more than adequate.

[allye 530 3 Cars]

Most greases will eat rubber! Exactly same reason loads of brake caliper sieze, rubber grease would work. Very expensive though

[tri_longer 25]

aren't standard ARB bushes polyuerthane?

[welshpug 1,666]

on most pugs they are indeed

[SurGie 54]

Rubber grease sounds good

 

The bushes are OE and basically, i want some stuff to rejuvenate them which is why i thought soaking them in tyre dressing would help this. I understand they last ages etc but as these OE ones are rare now and people can only get those blue/orange aftermarket useless one's, i want to try to look after them well.

 

I imagined they were rubber but because they are a poly type of material, i need something that will help keep them in good condition. Im not sure the poly would soak up any sort of chemical/grease etc to help them get rejuvenated. However a good grease im sure would help stop them wearing out due to less friction etc.

 

I did think of using these so a company can copy them exactly and maybe do a group buy or something, but after trying i didn't really get anywhere with that.

 

I avoid copper grease unless they are for bolt threads of coarse.

 

Cheers

[Rich_p 23]

Something like that should do it

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Servisol-Silicone-Grease-50G/dp/B000L97ZPI

[Baz 421]

Vaseline, like Curley's special gloved hand.

[allye 530 3 Cars]

aren't standard ARB bushes polyuerthane?

 

I bloody knew that as well

[SurGie 54]

Im sure vaseline has hydrocarbon grease in it which swells and softens the rubber, not a good idea. The silicone grease is very good stuff. It's made of polydimethylsiloxane stuff inside which i guess is perfect for poly types of rubber. Its also 400C resistant which will help because they are close to the 6 manifold. Not to mention its a corrosion-inhibitor, repels water.

 

Sorted

[welshpug 1,666]

Im sure vaseline has hydrocarbon grease in it which swells and softens the rubber, not a good idea.

 

its not rubber

[Daviewonder 533 3 Cars]

What about using KY jelly?

[SurGie 54]

You know what i mean, check Wiki on it, needs respelling though, polyurethane if thats what it's actually made from that is.

 

KY is water, so i guess not, unless your joking.

Edited October 24, 2011 by SurGie

[Rich_p 23]

What about using KY jelly?

 

 

Or spit on them first?

[SurGie 54]

Usually works for me