Recommend a tire spray that won't dry-rot my tires?
08-28-2011, 10:42 PM
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Melting Slicks
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Lemon Pledge.
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08-28-2011, 10:45 PM
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Melting Slicks
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Put some lacquer thinner on a clean rag and wipe your tire down. If you have white letters or stripes, carefully go around them, not over them. If you like the flat black look you'll love this. Your tires will look like new and there's nothing to fling up on the tires when you drive. I've kept this secret since 1967 and now the cat's out of the bag!!!
Duane
Duane
These are all some really good suggestions. I thought I might hear a suggestion like vinegar and vegitable oil mix ...something like that. Well, Keep them coming.
Mark G
08-28-2011, 10:56 PM
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I've been using Nu-Vinyl on interior vinyl/plastic for over 30 years. And, I started using it on leather and rubber (like tires) more than 5 years ago. It is a polymer product; so is Meguiar's for plastics; so is the "303" stuff. Try any of them....you'll like the results.
08-29-2011, 12:11 AM
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I don't care for the "shiny/wet" look. A new off the shelf look is what I like, Goodyear Tire Care spray on cleanser gives that, alternatively, I spray my tires with (GM) Engine De-greaser before I hit the car wash (coin -op DIY) They come out perfect, fresh rubber with bright raised whites.
08-29-2011, 06:38 AM
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08-29-2011, 06:47 AM
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I wipe on some "303"
Here's some info on how some products damage tires...
http://www.303products.com/shop303/i...tech-facts.cfm
Here's some info on how some products damage tires...
http://www.303products.com/shop303/i...tech-facts.cfm
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08-29-2011, 08:58 AM
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I've used Pledge (lemon or any other scent) on my motorcycles and cars/trucks since forever. I use it on the paint, chrome, plastic, vinyl...heck everything. It works great and at a fraction of the cost oof those fancy high tech products.
Now, I've never tried it on the motorcycle tires for obvious reasons. It is a simple wax and it is easy to apply and remove.
Now, I've never tried it on the motorcycle tires for obvious reasons. It is a simple wax and it is easy to apply and remove.
08-29-2011, 09:16 AM
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I have also used and recommend the 303 Aerospace....works on boat interiors without damaging as well as tires, it is available at West Marine stores,,,,at least that's where I bought it last.....Fred
I've been using this stuff called 303 Aerospace Protectant for years now and it's been great. Company makes different products, this is the only one I've used (you need to get by all the "invented for NASA" hype to the important bit about not being oil or silicone based)
From their website
"303 contains no petrochemicals or silicone oils and does not remove the protective waxes. 303 is actually absorbed into tires...."
It goes on, leave it sit for a bit then wipe off, nice and black but not shiny/greasy. Doesn't rub off or drip on hot days
Not available everywhere but usually I get it at the local auto place
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From their website
"303 contains no petrochemicals or silicone oils and does not remove the protective waxes. 303 is actually absorbed into tires...."
It goes on, leave it sit for a bit then wipe off, nice and black but not shiny/greasy. Doesn't rub off or drip on hot days
Not available everywhere but usually I get it at the local auto place
My .02
Mooser
08-30-2011, 09:07 AM
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Burning Brakes
I was thinking, Silicone sprays are used for rubber parts to revitalize them and keep them soft and pliable. I bought a can of silicone spray for rubber at Walmart and used it on my rubber parts and it works and looks great. I've used silicone spray for years for rubber parts. Why not tires?
03-24-2013, 12:39 PM
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Melting Slicks
I tried meguiars hot shine tire spray on my wife's car first, works great but I have no clue how to spray it on my tires without getting it all over my rims? Guess I could use a cardboard circular cut out to cover the wheel or just use a rag...
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03-24-2013, 01:20 PM
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Melting Slicks
I've been using this stuff called 303 Aerospace Protectant for years now and it's been great. Company makes different products, this is the only one I've used (you need to get by all the "invented for NASA" hype to the important bit about not being oil or silicone based)
From their website
"303 contains no petrochemicals or silicone oils and does not remove the protective waxes. 303 is actually absorbed into tires...."
It goes on, leave it sit for a bit then wipe off, nice and black but not shiny/greasy. Doesn't rub off or drip on hot days
Not available everywhere but usually I get it at the local auto place
My .02
Mooser
From their website
"303 contains no petrochemicals or silicone oils and does not remove the protective waxes. 303 is actually absorbed into tires...."
It goes on, leave it sit for a bit then wipe off, nice and black but not shiny/greasy. Doesn't rub off or drip on hot days
Not available everywhere but usually I get it at the local auto place
My .02
Mooser
100%I use it on my vinyl top too. UV protectant, no oily look or feel. Great stuff!
03-24-2013, 01:27 PM
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Any of the "polymer" protectants are great for interiors, vinyl tops, rubber tires (after being cleaned with Westley's Bleech Wite and/or lacquer thinner), leather steering wheel coverings, electrical wire insulation, and rubber tubes/hoses/belts in the engine compartment.
If you've never used Nu-Vinyl, Mequiar's for Plastics, Zaino or other polymer protectants/sealants, you just don't know what you've been missing. I use Zaino on the car's painted surfaces and Nu-Vinyl for the rest of it (because of the ease of application...wipe it on; let it dry).
If you've never used Nu-Vinyl, Mequiar's for Plastics, Zaino or other polymer protectants/sealants, you just don't know what you've been missing. I use Zaino on the car's painted surfaces and Nu-Vinyl for the rest of it (because of the ease of application...wipe it on; let it dry).
Last edited by 7T1vette; 03-24-2013 at 01:29 PM.
03-25-2013, 12:07 AM
#37
Well, here goes. I hate tires that are shiny or oily looking. Always have. I use something that my uncle taught me. Started using it on my '57 Chevy in high school. Everyone wanted to know how I got my tires to look so new and clean with the flat black look. Told them I washed them a lot. Truth is, I still do it the same way my uncle showed me and I've never had my tires dry rot or crack.
Put some lacquer thinner on a clean rag and wipe your tire down. If you have white letters or stripes, carefully go around them, not over them. If you like the flat black look you'll love this. Your tires will look like new and there's nothing to fling up on the tires when you drive. I've kept this secret since 1967 and now the cat's out of the bag!!!
Duane
Put some lacquer thinner on a clean rag and wipe your tire down. If you have white letters or stripes, carefully go around them, not over them. If you like the flat black look you'll love this. Your tires will look like new and there's nothing to fling up on the tires when you drive. I've kept this secret since 1967 and now the cat's out of the bag!!!
Duane
03-25-2013, 12:12 PM
#39
Burning Brakes
I've used Pledge (lemon or any other scent) on my motorcycles and cars/trucks since forever. I use it on the paint, chrome, plastic, vinyl...heck everything. It works great and at a fraction of the cost oof those fancy high tech products.
Now, I've never tried it on the motorcycle tires for obvious reasons. It is a simple wax and it is easy to apply and remove.
Now, I've never tried it on the motorcycle tires for obvious reasons. It is a simple wax and it is easy to apply and remove.
alkylate...no wax in there....
03-25-2013, 12:31 PM
#40
Interesting side note on the 303 stuff. I purchased a new Hurricane deck boat in 2011. In their owners manual they state that the only acceptable protectant to us on the uppolostery is the 303 protectant.
Anything else will void the mfg warrenty. It is good stuff.
Anything else will void the mfg warrenty. It is good stuff.