Brake fluid. Been keeping my ol gummies alive for years with just a very thin coating of the stuff. Desert dryness and UV does a number on them here.
Craig Montgomery in Tucson
From: "r cielec" <teaat4p@yahoo.com>
> Ahoy !
> OK, I admit, a very uptight question.
> As many modern dishwashing soaps and laundry detergents are formulated to
disintergrate organic matter, and many oils and greases are formulated to
resist disintegration, what are some good lubricants to assist with safely
installing gum hoods onto brake levers?
> I was going to use basic Castille bath soap.
> In a lather,
> Richard Cielec
> Chicago, Illinois