Can you restore grip on oxidised rubbers?

[AutomaticBackhand]

Is there any way that you can make a rubber grippy again, after it lost grip and tackiness after being osxidised?

 

[Aizen]

Nope, I’ve tried many things including rev 3.0 rejuvenator, other cleaners, alcohol, even burning.

At max, you can make less grippy by sun etc and use as anti.

However, boosting may help a bit if it is not that bad.

 

[NetProphet]

I'd have to say this is a No.

Natural rubber can be rehydrated by heating it and rubbing it with glycerine. It's an old trick for restoring old rubber seals, gaskets and the likes.
I don't know of anyone who has tried it with TT rubbers and I cant imagine it would work...

 

[igorponger]

Hopeless. Gone is gone.

 

[lodro]

rubbing it with glycerine. It's an old trick for restoring old rubber

This takes me back roughly 65 years . I remember a car mechanic rubbing glycerine on to the side of car tires when they looked a bit bridle. Made them look all shiny black and new (ish).
BTW. did not someone on the forum once suggested olive oil ??? Also oil of wintergreen ?
I think I once had some success with WD40. And come to think of it, again, in a previous life, when i was racing slot cars, we used to do use WD40 on the tires there to make them softer and stickier.
But the bottom line here really is:
"""Igor is right"""" 😂😂😂

 

[SlowPower]

Try vinegar.
Few drops then gently spread it evenly and cover it for an hour.
After that you can try oil in the same way and than clean it.

At least you can use it a little longer, but doesnt do wonders...