Reviving elastomers in a microwave!?!?

[averagebiker]

Morning,
I saw a mention of briefly microwaving elastomers in a cup of eater to revive them (restore shape and soften them).

Has anyone tried this? Did it work?

Tempted to give it a go!

Rich.

 

[Suprachrgd82]

The most common cause of elastomer failure is exposure to petroleum-based lubricants. Once the polymer is exposed there’s really no going back. Heat may make the elastomer temporarily pliable, but it will never regain its springy quality.