Reviving elastomers in a microwave!?!?

averagebiker

Retro Guru
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.
 
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.
 

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