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Re: Keeping tires beautiful

To: GMari58175@aol.com
Subject: Re: Keeping tires beautiful
From: robin marler <robinm@radiks.net>
Date: Mon, 08 Mar 1999 11:17:09 -0800
Cc: Ajhsys@aol.com, dougi@home.com, spridgets@autox.team.net
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Reply-to: robin marler <robinm@radiks.net>
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Do you get the Wurth rubber treatment at parts stores?

GMari58175@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 3/8/99 10:37:12 AM Eastern Standard Time, Ajhsys@aol.com
> writes:
>
> << nearly finished the job of bead blasting and repainting my steel wheels,
>   and I'd like to clean up the tires before remounting them.
>
>   Does anyone have any secrets? What is the best way to clean them? Are there
>   any waxes, polishes, etc. that work to keep them looking good? >>
>
> With all respect and curtesy to Allen's response, I respectfully disagree.
> the general rubber treatments avail from the usual auto supply places aren't
> necessarily the best thing for your tires.  ie:  Silicone based products are
> the worst for rubber.  It adds to the deterioration process.  Look for a
> rubber treatment product that is "Silicone Free"  such as Zymol (expensive);
> Vinylex,, etc.  The best stuff I have found is ever used is Wurth rubber
> treatment.  Spray can, not cheap, but lasts longer than the othes and doesn't
> give an ultra shiney appearance.  Provides a more lustre look to the rubber.
> Just my two cents.
> george marinos
> sprite MKII AN6
> glen rock, nj


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