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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Glynnyboy on November 07, 2016, 01:29 PM
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Just wondering what you do to keep yours supple?
Any tips?
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Put them on a rim and do skids, no need to worry about storage then Glynn
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I read that applying Vaseline to the walls helps.
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I read that applying Vaseline to the walls helps.
I also read a thread which stated NOT to do this Dan....Sure of it :-\
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I read that applying Vaseline to the walls helps.
I also read a thread which stated NOT to do this Dan....Sure of it :-\
That's probably what I saw Damo, my memory's shite.
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Bin liners in the roof space. :daumenhoch:
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Bin liners in the roof space. :daumenhoch:
The roof or the garage is what I've done up to now but I've had a couple dry out. The ones in boxes or packing paper have been fine. I realised it's the extremes over the year causing moisture then dry out can make them brittle.
I've gone for a squirt with simonize tyre protector and just ordered some silica gel packs to put in the bin liners. See how that fairs .
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I used to use vaseline, and mine are still supple and haven't deteriorated in 3 years. I've now switched to autoglym tyre dressing which goes on like a dream with little waste/residue. All seems good so far. I store my unfitted tyres in the house - in a wardrobe away from heat sources to keep the temp fairly constant
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That's the best option really Andy a constant temperature.
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I did some research into this for a house and garage I had to design the services to for a car collector. 40+ very expensive classic cars in a below ground garage in London. Constant temp and humidity is the way to go. Avoid moisture at all costs. I with DTTDB re Autogym Vinyl and Rubber care. Darkens skinwalls alittle but great on the rubber.
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I would ask Alan Woods what he does with his in his stock room, all mine have come from there, and they're all still in great shape. :D
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i use baby oil on my tyres, the Autoglym stuff works ok too
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Whats all this vaseline and rubber talk. Should be in the S&M section.
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i use baby oil on my tyres, the Autoglym stuff works ok too
I wouldn't recommend anything oil based (or vaseline), for the same reason you shouldn't use it as a sex lube with a latex condom
I also wouldn't put oil on my tyres because they're supposed to be grippy :teef:
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Greased up and ready for action. The tyres have had a bit of attention too.
(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af3/dancetothedrummersbeat/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/11_zps0gfrgaxy.jpg) (http://s988.photobucket.com/user/dancetothedrummersbeat/media/GJS%20BMX/GJS%20Freestyler%20build/11_zps0gfrgaxy.jpg.html)
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I have used Timberland Waximum on the sidewalls of a set of Comp St's I have, seems to have worked pretty well so far.
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What about them bags you suck the air out with a hoover?, they do say on the advert they are moisture/water tight?