seal saver

[HeatCker]

just wondering if "food grade silicone" can be used on latex seals?
is Mcnetts Seal Saver just food grade silicone?
i borrowed a spray can of food grade silicone from my buddy and did my hoses and fin straps.
then i sprayed a bunch of it in a squeeze bottle so i had some for another day.
i'm wondering if once you let the pressurized propellant dissolve / dissipate would you end up with "seal saver".
just curious..
thanks

 

[Marie13]

Seal Saver was discontinued a while back.

What’s wrong with using talc?

 

[crcobb]

I seem to remember learning not to use silicone on drysuit seals because it causes issue with adhesive sticking when you glue in the replacement seals.

 

[HeatCker]

Seal Saver was discontinued a while back.
What’s wrong with using talc?
i have to admit my bottle of seal saver is quite a few years old
one bottle lasts for a long time even with two drysuits on the go
i didn't know that it has been discontinued
nothing wrong with talc, i use talc for getting into my drysuits
i use seal saver (silicone) to help make the seals last longer (like silicone on leather)

I seem to remember learning not to use silicone on drysuit seals because it causes issue with adhesive sticking when you glue in the replacement seals.
i've heard that also, i have never had a problem with seal replacement, i try not to get seal saver on the drysuit material.....that said the stuff does wear off, if you were to replace the seals shorty after applying the silicone then yes i would think you would have an adhesive problem

does anyone use "food grade silicone" on latex or neoprene seals..???

 

[Dsix36]

Our local drysuit guru has told me to use nothing but pure unscented talc.