Demise of DDR plastic cases suits

[Andreus Limmer]

Dear Genossen, i could not help but be alarmed at the demise of plastic working rig caps to the bin recently. I have found that silicone spray not only preserves window rubbers on vehicles but applied to DDR plastic along with dry storage ie in a box and not to atmosphere your items may live to see another day.What have you to lose it worked for me.

[ehrentitle]

I wouldn't use silicone spray on rubber or plastic. Yes, it can reduce cracking and drying in rubber in the short term, but over time it will contribute to drying out rubber. It is especially bad for plastic since most silicone sprays contain petroleum distillates which will damage and can discolor plastic, vinyl, and leather.

Silicone spray can also leave an oily stain on fabric. So if you have one of those rubberized rain coats with the black fabric collar be sure you don't get the spray on the fabric. The longer this stain sits on the fabric, the more it sets and the more it attracts dirt and grime

I've found that talcum powder works well to stablize most rubber and plastic DDR uniforms items. It inert and absorbes that sticky residue that forms when DDR rubber and plastic items start breaking down.

[uscob]

I wouldn't use silicone spray on rubber or plastic. Yes, it can reduce cracking and drying in rubber in the short term, but over time it will contribute to drying out rubber. It is especially bad for plastic since most silicone sprays contain petroleum distillates which will damage and can discolor plastic, vinyl, and leather.

Silicone spray can also leave an oily stain on fabric. So if you have one of those rubberized rain coats with the black fabric collar be sure you don't get the spray on the fabric. The longer this stain sits on the fabric, the more it sets and the more it attracts dirt and grime

I've found that talcum powder works well to stablize most rubber and plastic DDR uniforms items. It inert and absorbes that sticky residue that forms when DDR rubber and plastic items start breaking down.

Copy,
talcum powder is the best you can use. If you can't find it, use Baby Powder.
That reminds me on something, maybe Kevin know's. I'll post that Question in the US Forum.

[torstenbel]

Talcum powder was used by the NVA for rubbery items (like the ABC suits) in storage. It is certainly what I would recommend for the rubber based items. Cheers, Torsten.

[ehrentitle]

Talcum powder was used by the NVA for rubbery items (like the ABC suits) in storage. It is certainly what I would recommend for the rubber based items. Cheers, Torsten.

Talcum powder has been used in the US for many decades for the storage of rubber items like intertubes for tires. It's a mineral that absorbes liquids and is perfectly safe on rubber or plastic. There are only two cautions about using talcum powder. Don't inhale it, it's best to wear a panters mask when applying it. And it does leave a faint white coating on the item.

Cornstarch is often used as a substitute for talcum powder. I would not use it because it is plant based and can potentially attract insects.

[Andreus Limmer]

Dear Genossen, i could not help but be alarmed at the demise of plastic working rig caps to the bin recently. I have found that silicone spray not only preserves window rubbers on vehicles but applied to DDR plastic along with dry storage ie in a box and not to atmosphere your items may live to see another day.What have you to lose it worked for me.

Thanks for the incredible info guys, i knew about powder on rubber but it was just how to deal with this DDR material and i have found that none of my equipment has deteriorated since its application and the only rubber i use it on is vehicle based. Has anyone found other items prone to early demise, i have had one helmet where the foam padding inside the liner has solidified .

[Ralph P]

The link below might also assist with your question. Search that forum to see what has been discussed in the past...

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...splay.php?f=80

[Viktor]

Genossen,
This loss, is part of the cycle of the our code for recovering State Property, until you have had a Garment disintegrate while you wear it you are just a bystander...

We bear the advanced materials used by the DDR like Genosse iannima does his crimes against Dress regulations.

[Andreus Limmer]

Genossen,
This loss, is part of the cycle of the our code for recovering State Property, until you have had a Garment disintegrate while you wear it you are just a bystander...

We bear the advanced materials used by the DDR like Genosse iannima does his crimes against Dress regulations.

Genosse Viktor, i have toiled for nearly 20 years since we recovered our first shipments of state property and have so far lost not a thing to time due to my storage bunkers atmosphere and silicone spray. I cant imagine Genosse iannima disintergrating before me