POLISHES in General (Start separate threads for specific brand names)

[RubberKat]

Hi HoagieKat

Postage to the UK is only a quid for the bottle of polish see below.

from cocoon1.com

hth
Wired.

Unfortunately if you try to use the online ordering system it gets "confused" and tries to charge you ?8 postage, best idea is to phone I think!

HK

[Glaftex]

Hi All,

I have been using Micro Chemicals PVC/Latex dressing for about 10 years [same as Cocoon I think] and am very happy. I used to use Silicone polishes but not since I purchased my latex from 4D - they recommended Micro chemicals [ not sure if they still do - you would need to get their technical data sheets to see].

I consider Silicone polishes to be quite an inferior way to get a shine, and I endorse Wired's comments. I even went to the trouble of importing 5 litres of Micro Chemical's dressing to Australia - postage was about three times the cost of the dressing, but even then it was cheaper than an equivalent amount of locally available Silicone polish such as Armourall.

Glaftex

[Steffy]

Hi,
there seems to be SO much contradictory information around comcerning polishes, lubes and long term effects on latex and their effectiveness......

What I would like to see would be some sort of consumer report, ratings, with warnings about what to avoid and why. Perhaps the list of engredients to avoid (A latex death list of chemicals to avoid like the plague).

I'm still haveing trouble trying to make sense of all this !!

SteveB / STEFFY

[Dark]

SteveB/STEFFY,

I have been discussing this EXACT concept with Ataraxia. I propose that the IAR undertake two series of "Consumer Reports" type tests comparing a range of Lubes and Polishes.

We need to assemble the products for testing. as well as a protocol for the tests and some sort of way to "measure" the results... in addition to subjective comments.

Anyone interesting in participating or contributing to this endeavor contact me or Ataraxia with your comments, suggestions, and how and what you can do.

We'll try to do something for 05... Stay tuned

[Musicfreak]

I use from No Touch premium tire care, its high gloss and gives also uv/ozon protection.
8 months ago i did spray a pice of latex just for a test with it, and i forgot it actualy, but last week i did take it out and it was still dripping from the spay (did put a lot on it) no glue was damaged and no wire was broke down. So i think it could be good stuff. But i think others should test it also!!
Price is around 6 euro a 500ml (455gram)

[Sandi]

I agree with Dark that a test done with a proper procedure be done. One problem is that some results do not show up for a long time i.e. I used 401 protectant on the neck seals of a dry suit, it turned to rubber goo after a couple of years. You will need to include "experience with" sorts of information as well as test data. You will also need to include MSDS manufacture safty data sheets information. I found some of the lubricants and polishes are rather toxic and you probably do not want them thouching your skin.

[Nicci Tite]

Hi all!,
I used to use euros (expensive) most of the time but used to wistfully look at the shine achieved in Marquis & Skin Two & unhappy that my shine was never as good. One day whilst looking over the -Simon O- site i read that they have been using armoral (original) for 10 years plus with no problems (apparently not toxic to skin but not good to eat! so no licking) I tried some & WOW there was the shine i had been looking for!!! & its also cheap. Now all my gear has an amazing shine.
If you have anout fit that your slave will be licking perhaps dont use Armoral but for your fashion items yes!!
On the inside I use talc for storage & euros glide for transparent & also to aid in dressing.
cya!!

[Steffy]

This revelation is very intersting Nicci, as I was given to understand that Amor All had petroleum distilates in it, so I avoided it like the plague. Getting hard facts about the track record of a product's effects on rubber are hard to come by and this is great to hear.

Thanks for bringing this to our attention

Rubber Hugs,
STEFFY :ca:

[Latex-Larry]

To get a good shine on my coverall catsuit and my elbow length gloves I use STP Son-of-Gun it produces a real good shine and also protects the latex / rubber

[Sandi]

STP if I remember correctly does contain petroleum distillates. Armorall is silicone and no petroleum I checked the MSDS sheets and that checking is some place on this web site J.

The MSDS for STP pointed out that you do NOT want it in contact with your skin long term.