17 replies to this topic

[gatormark]

I see everyone at the track using lighter fluid for tire cleaner,is that the best way to go or is there something better. Also,is there a conditioner for tires that makes them last longer.

[Jesse Gonzales]

Lighter fluid goes back into the 1960's as the most often used tire cleaner then wiped with a shop towel. A mixture of lighter fluid and tranny fluid was also good for cleaning braid.

 

Jesse Gonzales

[Slot-Racer]

Tire Cleaner

 

Get in the car, go to Walmart. In the chemicals section where the home cleaning supplies are look for Top Job Basic Multi-Purpose Cleaner Degreaser works like magic! Dirt cheap too $1.00 a 20 FL OZ spray bottle. Spray a little on the tires and work it into the tires with a soft thin cloth. Will make tires like new.

 

Shhhh....don't tell anyone ok?

[gatormark]

Slot you are the man,will give it a try

[gatormark]

Used both cleaners last night, seems the lighter fluid had better results but that just may be on our track.

[SlowBeas]

If you're going to use lighter fluid regularly, I'd keep a little tire conditioner on-hand for occasional softening of the rubber. Just a thought.

[gatormark]

Tire conditioner? as in?

[SlowBeas]

I've seen tire "conditioners" sold at slot shops. Unless I'm mistaken, I think Tiger's Milk is one. Also, many guys use something as simple as sunscreen or certain types of hand lotion with lanolin.

[Slot-Racer]

Stupid question, but why not just get softer tires in the first place? 

[gatormark]

Sl0t I think he meant to keep them from drying out in your box.

[Slot-Racer]

Oh! Ok that makes sense! I kept reading how people were saying it makes the tires softer etc and this and that. I was like just get softer tires then! LOL. Thanks for the clarification.

[SlowBeas]

That would be correct. Also, I've stopped using lighter fluid altogether for cleaning tires, as the lotion works very well as a cleaner, too. I save the lighter fluid for other things --- such as sacrificing old bodies after losing a race. 

[gatormark]

Slow you have not seen the smut on our track LOL.

[Jason Holmes]

A sun screen with SPF50 work's for cleaning and  conditioning you can mix a small amount of wintergreen and it work even better no more than 10% 

 

jason

[Bazzie]

Use the sticky side of any tape, packing etc. run the wheels over it, no residue or interfering with tyre compound or softness


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[JerseyJohn]

Mill Conroy at BPR has some great tire products a cleaner, treatment and a preservative for in between races. they work very well. 

[Phil Beukema]

P.S. 

Replace your tires back to the tube after the race.

[Slot-Racer]

P.S. 

Replace your tires back to the tube after the race.

 

That always works too!