Looking for a dressing to prolong the life of gum brake hoods for older
Campagnolo Nuovo Record.
No KY-Jelly jokes please,
-tom
---------------------------------------------------------------Hi Tom, I
suspect something like Armour-All, or some other Silicone Protectant
type product would be about the easiest way to help prolong the life of
these hoods.
Some may perhaps say that Armour-All can crack Tires, and rubber, but it
is certainly better than using nothing at all.
(I'm waiting for someone here to promote Formula 303)
I myself have always used Armour All on all my Brake Hoods. Sure, it
eventually dries-soaks-in, in a short time.
If yours are on thier way out, and are already getting brittle, and
cracking, there are a few dealers out there who specialize in carrying
older Campy parts, and many of these older style Campy Hoods are still
available. (Nigel at Campyoldy.com) I even think there are even
aftermarket makers in which the hoods were compatible. A. Muzi, and
Yellow Jersey Bikes come to mind as another possible source. Mark