Post by: MrD on May 10, 2019, 08:48 PM
The simple use of a heat gun does exactly what you need it to do without ever sacrificing the tyre. I held it about 6" away and pretented I was spraying something (not an Uzi) , the results are amazing.
Before & after pics - Absolutely nothing else was done between the before and after pics, I did video it too so I might see if I can post that up.
Cheers
MrD
Post by: chubby on May 10, 2019, 08:57 PM
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Post by: hotdog on May 10, 2019, 10:47 PM
Thanks for posting. :daumenhoch:
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on May 11, 2019, 07:33 AM
Post by: MrD on May 11, 2019, 10:17 AM
MrD
Post by: rodriguez on May 11, 2019, 12:49 PM
The white milky residue, which some people refer to as release powder is the result of the rubber decomposing over time due to age, exposure to light/atmosphere etc.
Release powder is a myth.
Post by: PHIL9HUF on May 12, 2019, 01:02 AM
Post by: bobafett on May 14, 2019, 10:24 AM
I like the "vintage" quality it gives them :laugh:
Don't get me wrong what you've done there looks great... just maybe.... too good :LolLolLolLol:
Post by: deeman on May 14, 2019, 10:52 AM
Great job :daumenhoch:
The white milky residue, which some people refer to as release powder is the result of the rubber decomposing over time due to age, exposure to light/atmosphere etc.
Release powder is a myth.
i always thought that too.....
Top resto tip. simple yet very effective,,, :daumenhoch:
i reckon this should be a sticky..
Post by: BMX1973 on May 15, 2019, 08:00 PM
Post by: ammacopij72 on May 17, 2019, 08:22 AM
Post by: rodriguez on May 19, 2019, 03:34 PM
Great job :daumenhoch:
The white milky residue, which some people refer to as release powder is the result of the rubber decomposing over time due to age, exposure to light/atmosphere etc.
Release powder is a myth.
i always thought that too.....
Top resto tip. simple yet very effective,,, :daumenhoch:
i reckon this should be a sticky..
Always chuckled when I saw people putting still has powder in adds as a selling point :LolLolLolLol:
Post by: BMX1973 on May 22, 2019, 05:13 PM
Great job :daumenhoch:
The white milky residue, which some people refer to as release powder is the result of the rubber decomposing over time due to age, exposure to light/atmosphere etc.
Release powder is a myth.
i always thought that too.....
Top resto tip. simple yet very effective,,, :daumenhoch:
i reckon this should be a sticky..
Always chuckled when I saw people putting still has powder in adds as a selling point :LolLolLolLol:
Post by: Chilli Rinse on May 24, 2019, 11:01 PM
Post by: MrD on May 24, 2019, 11:35 PM
MrD
Post by: Chilli Rinse on May 24, 2019, 11:45 PM
Im not going to say yes but theory is the same. Id try it - but thats me. I would also be VERY careful with amount of heat and distance of said heat.
MrD
Cheers, I might try it with the wife's hairdryer before using a heat gun. Ill let you know if I'm successful or end up with a blob of vintage Japanese rubber :LolLolLolLol:
Post by: MrD on July 18, 2019, 08:07 PM
My next question/challenge is as follows
Has anyone ever successfully managed to restore a coloured tyre to a more original colour be they Red/Yellow/Green or Blue, I'm sure the "Tyre restorers" on the market are simply a back to black type affair which is not what I am after. I know the colour is ok under the faded/grimy surface I have as a slight rub with emery has exposed it - but i cannot do the whole thing like that.
Experience/failures anyone? fistblump
Cheers
MrD
Post by: MrD on August 03, 2019, 01:52 PM
1st off I tried rubbing the tyre with sharp sand to hopefully remove a layer, but this didn't achieve ANYTHING apart from making my hands sore. Then whilst browsing the supermarket isles I stumbled upon a tub of "pink stuff" cleaning paste, this stuff is thicker than the original JIF (no that's not a typo). I tried a small amount of CIF but that stuff is like water now and just doesn't have any sort of grit to it at'll.
Anyway that "Pink Stuff" did wonders when put to the test, I carefully used a nail brush to spread it in and around the treads, left it to almost dry out (5-10 mins) then gave it a scrub with the nail brush and finally rinsed with water whilst still using the scrubbing brush. I did do some sections twice and also got a harder nylon brush as I felt that the nail brush wasn't strong enough for the task.
One word of warning - DO NOT get this on the printed logo on the sidewall as it WILL remove the print, I was super careful around this area and did mask it over.
Cheers
MrD
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