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Tasco 10X40X50 and WD40 don't mix ! !
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<blockquote data-quote="mildot1960" data-source="post: 803109" data-attributes="member: 63671"><p>One thing you have to watch with WD40 is that it is silicone based that silicone and metal creat rust also it melts rubber over a period of time so I would never put that stuff near anything like that, if you want to remove it use something like methalated spirit and with a cloth just wipe it off, and if you want to try and restore the rubber parts go to a plumbing store and get some white/CLEAR rubber or Plumbers grease, rub it well in and wipe off the excess properly and that will help, the Grease that tasco use does come out of their products from time to time due to tempreture and old age so put it in a place to warm up before you try to move any moving parts and then wipe off the excess and if you want to put anything on them use that Rubber grease and wipe off the excess again that should keep it good for years, Also use that grease for any rubber armoured scopes and gear you have because it is a rubber lubricant and it will prevent the rubber armour from cracking, My scope still looks like new after 16/17 years and I would not sell it for the world,</p><p> </p><p>hope this helps</p><p> </p><p>John</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mildot1960, post: 803109, member: 63671"] One thing you have to watch with WD40 is that it is silicone based that silicone and metal creat rust also it melts rubber over a period of time so I would never put that stuff near anything like that, if you want to remove it use something like methalated spirit and with a cloth just wipe it off, and if you want to try and restore the rubber parts go to a plumbing store and get some white/CLEAR rubber or Plumbers grease, rub it well in and wipe off the excess properly and that will help, the Grease that tasco use does come out of their products from time to time due to tempreture and old age so put it in a place to warm up before you try to move any moving parts and then wipe off the excess and if you want to put anything on them use that Rubber grease and wipe off the excess again that should keep it good for years, Also use that grease for any rubber armoured scopes and gear you have because it is a rubber lubricant and it will prevent the rubber armour from cracking, My scope still looks like new after 16/17 years and I would not sell it for the world, hope this helps John [/QUOTE]
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