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I'm confused on this issue. Who's right? The first two links say it doesn't matter while the bottom two links say it's harmful. I'm mainly asking this question regarding to using petroleum distillate products on rubber, whether it be tires, roofs, weatherstripping, etc...



meguiars.com: FAQ - I have been told that products that contain petroleum distillates are bad for my car's finish. What does Meguiar's have to say about this considering some of your products list petroleum distillates in the "Caution Statement", on



Facts and Myths about Petroleum Distillates



http://www.eco-rv.com/scripts/pdfretail/get.php?id=106



(note the above link says that pd's should never be used on a number of plastics, including vinyl and rubbers.)



Roof Maintenance



(note the above link says petroleum distillates are not compatible with any type of rubber or vinyl, as well as many other types of plastics.)
 
Nothing wrong with PD. You would be amazed in what products have PD in them- Vasoline , Vicks. Mineral Spirits is the safest solvent for cleaning, and thats a PD.
 
Heck, I'm drinking a warm glass of 40 year aged petroleum distillates right now.



A nice nutty aroma with flavors of bergamot, rosemary, and verbena.
 
FWIW, I've been treating the Jag's exterior rubber and plastics with wax (Malm's liquid for the first few years, then Souveran since then) ever since the mid-1980s. No problems, no deterioration.
 
Your answers in the links you provided!

Read the “Facts & Myths� link you provided and you’ll see your own answers.

Simply put: There are many different types and strengths of Petroleum Distillates. In some strengths and/or types, they will be harmful, useless or helpful, depending your desired results. This include mixed with other ingredients, chemicals and mixes. This is no different that your standard bar-soap – it’s got Lye in it and we’d NEVER put lye on our skin. Yet somehow, when mixed with other ingredients it’s just fine and is perfectly safe to use.

Seems you’re looking for something to clean and/or protect your RV roof membrane. Go to whatever RV store is in your area and ask them what to use on your roof for the purpose you desire. I’m CERTAIN it’s going to have Petroleum Distillates in it, and at that strength, solution, mixture it will be fine for your application.

Hope that helps.
 
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