how to soften bear quiver rubber

[redeemed]

I have an old 8 arrow Bear quiver that has a real stiff rubber arrow gripper. When I soak it in hot water it gets really pliable, once cold, returns very rigid.
any suggestions for looseniong this up???
thus far I have tried: brake fluid, engine oil, remington bore cleaner.
Thanx,
Brad

[NoCams]

A company called Tech Spray makes a product called Rubber Rejuvenator. It is used to keep rubber rollers in copiers, fax machines, printers, etc. soft a pliable so they can grip the paper. You should be able to find it at a office supply store, electronics store, or go to techspray.com Hope this helps.

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[d. ward]

Hi Brad I'd see if 3rivers archery still sells the replacement gripper for those.pretty sure they do.If they do not I would be glad to pm you the info for the guy that makes the grippers for 3R's and he would be more then happy to make you a new one.bd

[Earl E. Nov...mber]

Good ole brake fluid will soften rubber, but the rubber is never the same, soft but no strength.
Works well on O-rings and seals  (for a while).
Follow Doc's lead and get a new one.

[acolobowhunter]

I always us Armor All.  When the rubber gets stiff and makes noise removing or installing an arrow, this works great.