https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/13.aspxThe main Meeting Place for BeoWorld members, and the place for General Questions, Answers and things to say! If you have any questions about anything Bang &amp; Olufsen related - please ask. If you have anything to say - please tell!enCommunityServer 2008 SP2 (Build: 31104.93)https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/233551.aspxMon, 19 Oct 2009 18:10:15 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:233551Kevin0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/233551.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=233551<p>They sounded fine before I did it but now the rubber is blacker. &nbsp;There was no oxidized rubber on the cloth so I don&#39;t think it was necessary. &nbsp;The treatment I used is water based. &nbsp;Petroleum based would probably destroy them.</p> <p>All the best.</p> <p>Kevin</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/233545.aspxMon, 19 Oct 2009 17:55:11 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:233545Stephan0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/233545.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=233545<p>Have a Lab 2 of the same age but never thought of doing this, the rubber seems like sturdy as hell...</p> <p>Curious for the comments.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>rgds</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Stephan</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/233534.aspxMon, 19 Oct 2009 16:40:17 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:233534Kevin0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/233534.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=233534<p>My BL2 is around 5 years old. &nbsp;It says 090904 on the box. &nbsp;I was always worried about the rubber drivers degenerating over time, as with the BL3. &nbsp;So I put tire dressing on it. &nbsp;It nourished the rubber and is supposed to prevent cracking. &nbsp;It also blocks out UV.</p> <p>Too bad I can&#39;t listen to it. &nbsp;It&#39;s not connected to anything at this time. &nbsp;I&#39;ll just have this great sub sitting in a box in my closet.</p> <p>Just thought I&#39;d share regarding the rubber treatment.</p> <p>A good day to all!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>