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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: digitaltransfer on January 23, 2007, 10:49 PM

Title: Any Ideas ? help required
Post by: digitaltransfer on January 23, 2007, 10:49 PM

OK here it is I have just purchased some OS used Diamondback Comp iii tyres orig 20 x 1.5 must 83/84 they are in great nick but need to be cleaned up !! the side walls need to be transformed to there prior glory !!!

So the question is any tips on how to get some of the brake dust etc of them ?

NOW B4 you all start with the silly reponses fairy liquid, Jiff  a brush scrub em harder or whatever I am after a good tip there must be a good way in which to clean em up to there near as dame it glory ?

this I am sure will help a no of other rebuilds !!!the tyres are in good shape other than that

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/p303/digitaltransfer/DBT3.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/p303/digitaltransfer/DBT2.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/p303/digitaltransfer/DBT1.jpg)

Any quality tips would be greatly appreciated  :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: Any Ideas ? help required
Post by: phantom photon on January 23, 2007, 11:04 PM

Stick em in the dishwasher  :LolLolLolLol:

Disclaimer: I will not be held responsible for any damage caused to tyres by following my advice  :D

Title: Re: Any Ideas ? help required
Post by: digitaltransfer on January 23, 2007, 11:18 PM

 :LolLolLolLol:

U try it first with a OS set of yours and let me know as I said no silly comments please just if anyone has any tips on how to reclaim them to former glory !!!!

phantom photon your sooooo  :2funny:

THanks for your great input !!  :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: Any Ideas ? help required
Post by: MartyC on January 23, 2007, 11:28 PM

Russ, try Wynns Tyre Restorer, it's foam based and leaves a silicone layer to protect the tyre and sidewall.  You can get it for a couple of quid plus post on Amazon.co.uk  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Any Ideas ? help required
Post by: dordymush on January 23, 2007, 11:49 PM

i got the same thing with my comp 2's.
scared to clean the side walls incase it does something to em lol.

Title: Re: Any Ideas ? help required
Post by: MartyC on January 23, 2007, 11:57 PM

I read that linseed oil is good for reviving the dry sidewalls, can't remember where I read it though  :-\

Title: Re: Any Ideas ? help required
Post by: FuNMoNsTeR on January 24, 2007, 03:06 PM

I use neutral unscented skin moisturiser to soften and revive old skinwalls... i gently rub in one coating inside and out each day and after 3 days they are sweet. 
 The missus is not too impressed though  :angel:

Title: Re: Any Ideas ? help required
Post by: digitaltransfer on January 24, 2007, 08:18 PM

Quote from: FuNMoNsTeR on January 24, 2007, 03:06 PM

I use neutral unscented skin moisturiser to soften and revive old skinwalls... i gently rub in one coating inside and out each day and after 3 days they are sweet. 
 The missus is not too impressed though  :angel:

I know it sounds bizzare but also good I cut my hands to shreeds trying to put em on the rims

Thanks MR FUNMONSTER I will try as well they do seem to have toughened up a little as foe the hands they will heal with time !!

 :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: Any Ideas ? help required
Post by: theRuler on January 24, 2007, 10:09 PM

i'd try the dishwasher thing

try it with a newer / less valuable tyre first

could be a winner