I know there's a joke in here, but I can't come up with it-where's Arthur
Smith or Fred Thomas when you really need them?
But seriously, you're not supposed to use vaseline with latex condoms so it
would stand to reason that it would be best not to use it with rubber seals
too, no?
Laura G. (Contemplating the new windscreen sitting behind her couch...)
----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
To: Donald H. Locker <dhl@mrdog.msl.com>
Cc: <gt6plus@gis.net>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 1999 7:12 AM
Subject: Re: Windscreen
>
> Donald,
> I used Vaseline on my windscreen gasket 3 years ago and it shows no sign
> of deterioration! However, since K-Y is water based, it probably would
> be the best bet just to be on the safe side.
>
> Regards,
> Joe
>
>
> "Donald H. Locker" wrote:
> >
> > Anyone try K-Y or one of the other surgical lubes for this? I read
> > somewhere about using petroleum jelly and I'm _sure_ that would wreak
> > havoc with rubber gaskets. I should think liquid soap would be OK,
> > but the surgical lubes would be about as innocuous as possible.
> >
> > Donald.
> > Hmmm. wonder if there are any other uses around the garage ...
> >
> > > From: "Thomas Carney" <gt6plus@gis.net>
> > > Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 01:35:20 -0500
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Terry L. Thompson <tlt@digex.net>
> > > To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 9:52 PM
> > > Subject: Re: Windscreen
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > I haven't replaced the windscreen in the spitfire, but I did replace
the
> > > > windscreen and rear windows in my '50 Ford truck, and it's the same
type
> > > of
> > > > seal.
> > > >
> > > > I went in much easier than I thought. The main points to keep in
mind is
> > > 1)
> > > > You MUST have 2 people" (one to apply pressure, the other to draw
the cord
> > > > from the gasket. Anyone over the age of 14 and having atleast one
hand
> > > free
> > > > should do) 2) removing your steering wheel is helpful but not
mandatory
> > > > 3) Use a liquid soap to lubricate the edge of the seal before you
attempt
> > > > to install it.
> > >
> > >
> > > I thought liquid soap had a tendency to dry out rubber based
products...
> > > Maybe I am wrong but I thought I heard that somewhere.
> > > Tom
>
> --
> "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
> -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
>
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