After more than 3 years of looking, I finally scored an NOS set of headlight surround cushions for my 69 Firebird
When I receive them, I'm curious what is recommended to thoroughly clean them then to coat them in to moisturize/preserve them, and how to store them? It may be 2-3 years until I install them. They appear to still have remains of that mold release that turns white'ish like you see on old radiator hoses.
I was thinking just warm soapy water for cleaning, but for storing I have no clue. I know I need to be careful of chemicals the rubber may absorb which would swell the rubber. Suggestions? I'm thinking archival butcher type paper to store them in so nothing will react with the rubber surface like a plastic bag may.
Thanks!