Consideration must be given to possible galvanic incompatibilities caused by the plating on the woven wire or braided wire if that is the type of seal being used. Solder alloy plated or even tin plated copper or a mix of solder or tin plated copper with solder or tin plated steel wore can be especially troublesome when combined with an aluminum case. The Stabilants have a strong surfactant action and part of their mode of protection lies in their ability to lift much of the oxide and hold it in suspension. But the material will have to be periodically cleaned off with a solvent such a isopropanol and the concentrate re-applied. The general limits of protection are about six to nine months in a coastal area with thin films, and from nine month to year or more with thicker films of the concentrate.
Elastomeric seals impose special problems.
A possible problem can occur here which might reduce the initial application of the Stabilants. This ca even happen with skin oils. In the confines of the seal this isocyanate can promote cross-linking in any unsaturated material present. This is not a problem with the Stabilants themselves, but be sure that any residual patina is removed from the metal surface before they are used. World-wide patents pending.