Re-rubberizing my battery hold down bracket

[MidModCad]

My battery hold down is losing its rubberized coating and I'd like to restore it to new looking if possible. Has anyone tried the rubberizing sprays or dips?  Which brands work best and can you get that glossy factory finish?  Thanks all.

[KOKNEYELDO]

It would help if you say the year.

[Michael Petti]

I would suggest Flexseal as my first choice. Available everywhere, Home Depot and Lowes come to mind and its inexpensive considering what it does. Either spray or brush works well just be sure to properly prepare the metal first. I have used on cars to protect seams from collecting water with great results. My other suggestion is Miracle Paint if rust is an issue. It's  available at Eastwood or Mercedes Source. It's a marvelous product and stops rust used properly. It is more expensive though.  Hope this helps.

[MidModCad]

Thanks for the tips.  The car is a '61 so the bracket is factory coated with that thick glossy rubber stuff which is now peeling away.  I'm assuming it was done as an insulating measure in addition to corrosion resistance.  My hesitation with some of these spray on coatings is they aren't really durable (or thick) enough to last and won't have that same shiny appearance. McVey's offers an exact replacement but they are pricey.

[TJ Hopland]

Can you still buy that tool handle dip stuff?   Seems like that was usually fairly glossy. 

[Clewisiii]

Yes. Those old blue cans of plasti dip.

[TJ Hopland]

Just thought of something else.   Its not that shiny but should be pretty durable.   How about electrical heat shrink tubing?

[MidModCad]

Apparently yes, TJ, Pasti Dip is going strong. https://plastidip.com/our-products/plasti-dip/ .  Looks like a good option and I'll definitely give it a try.  Thanks all.