[Spridgets] Anyone try this tip on vinyl?

[Linda Grunthaner]

List,
I was looking for info on using vaseline instead of dielectric grease on
connectors, yes I know I should just get the right stuff and not be cheap.
And I found this post on a cycle forums on using vaseline on vinyl.

"I've used vaseline to restore vinyl parts like motorcycle seats and car
dashes for years.  Take your seat and cover with vaseline and let it sit in
the sun till well liquefied.  It wipes off to an as new finish and the
petroleum components supposedly replace some of the natural oils that have
oxidized out.  Wipe it off for an natural looking as new finish with none of
the silicone slipperies and feel the flexibility in the material.  I also
use on the rubber bushings that sidecover studs plug into....."

found here:
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=19293.0

Lin