I've seen Scotty splash ATP 205 on an inner shaft boot claiming that the rubber will be protected;
what is your experience with this fluid on rubber exposed to the elements? A local AutoZone store manager
doubted it protects rubber from deterioration.
I'm going to go with Scotty over Autozone on this. It rejuvenates rubber, which would help it to resist deterioration longer. If there is already dry rot then no, there is no fixing that beyond replacing the worn part. And no, this isn't going to be a magical preventative of natural deterioration. It will just help you to get the most life out of what you have.
Thank You!
Scotty is shown in his YouTube videos using this product generously on just about anything rubber.
What rubber seals, joints, boots or any other parts should you NOT use AT-205 assuming the part is not in poor condition? Suggestions appreciated.
Best, Raphael
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@mod_man I have a 92 NA Miata with original rubber all around. I have been using AT 205 for 4 years now and my rubber looks, feels and functions as well as it has without any further decay. It's actually improved the rubber around my windows in a few spots that started to decline a bit. Can't tell where those spots were anymore. I highly recommend it. Just place a very small amount on a soft cloth and just be careful to keep it on the rubber. A little goes a long way! (Not sure, try it on a piece of rubber you don't care about.) After you are finished just wipe away any excess that may have gotten onto your paint. I don't think it will harm it but why chance it. I use it on all my rubber hoses under the hood also. Look and stay like new. I think you will be pleasantly surprised!
Everything deteriorates eventually, but the AT-205 will indeed prolong the life of the rubber. I’ve used it on my truck’s rubber bushings for the last year with the truck always parked outside and they still are holding up. I would definitely give it a try.
Bushings are supposed to hold up for more than a year.
You have no control sample to prove the product is better than doing nothing at all.
I've always parked outside, and my bushings hold up for at least a decade. They've never been touched by any product.
This is one of the few things I’m kinda iffy about Scottys claims with that 205 stuff. To me you’re paying for a band aid for something that rots out eventually anyways. I’d just rather let the rubber do it’s thing and when it’s time to replace get it over with.
This would be my recommendation as well. It's what I do on my vehicles.
I personally wouldn't spray it on any external parts.
It's meant to be used on gaskets/seals between two mating surfaces, and only as a band-aid.
Hallo!
I have looked at the comments about the use of AT-205.
Scotty is shown in his YouTube videos using this product generously on just about anything rubber.
What rubber seals, joints, boots or any other parts should you NOT use AT-205 assuming the part is not in poor condition?
It took a miracle to find this through Advanced Auto and one place could supply it. But, it was 30$ in shipping.Say what!?
Any help or suggestion greatly appreciated.
Cheers, Raphael
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https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/when-at-205-is-applied/
Common sense tells me to not mix it with brake fluid
Is it safe to spray on the rubber hoses that connect to the brakes?
https://www.partsplaceinc.com/vw-fox-front-brake-hose-16139.html
"I've seen Scotty splash ATP 205 on an inner shaft boot claiming that the rubber will be protected;"
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"A local AutoZone store manager doubted it protects rubber from deterioration."
Semantic issue here, most probably.
I do not remember Scotty claiming ATP 205 protected rubber. I remember him always saying it rejuvenates rubber.
So the store manager has his point, and it is in no contradiction with what Scotty said:
the ATP 25 brings rubber back to "like new" condition, but does not really protect anything.
Those rubber boots on the CV axles are notorious for cracking allowing dirt, water and whatever is in the air or on the road. Once they crack and if you don't catch you can kiss that CV joint good-bye. If your able to keep the boots intact the joints inside could last considerably longer.
Rubber brake lines often dry out crack and bulge and eventually leak. Which could leave you stranded and looking at a tow charge due to a $20.00 part. Assuming ATP 205 can help slow the process/keep the rubber in better shape longer it seems like a win win situation.
Comments please.
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have a 92 NA Miata with original rubber all around. I have been using AT 205 for 4 years now and my rubber looks, feels and functions as well as it has without any further decay.
Nice that you have good results, but you're responding to a thread from about 3-1/2 years ago and the member you are responding to has not been active here in a very long time.
