Applying silcone??

Re: Applying silcone??

feeds@yuku.com (RichD) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:46:06 GMT

Here is a procedure that was originally written for HO tires, I have modified it slightly.

You'll need to go down to your local O'Reilly auto parts and get some flowable silicone, it's made by Versa Chem and is type 750 made for windshield and glass cleaner. I then chuck up an axle wheel and tire in my Dremel tool....

Re: Applying silcone??

feeds@yuku.com (Teamsterjohn) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:36:37 GMT

I have been looking for that also.

Re: Applying silcone??

feeds@yuku.com (jockwalker) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:53:01 GMT

I found what I need in a yahoo search. Anyone interested in siliconing their own tires, this is very good.. http://www.oldweirdherald.com/scalestuff/silongies/

Re: Applying silcone??

feeds@yuku.com (jockwalker) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:35:20 GMT

It is a semi permanent coat that needs to be stripped off and recoated every 3-4 weeks of wear or after a number of crashes. These are applied on any tire in good shape but especially new ones. They really hug the track after 40-50 laps wear.

Re: Applying silcone??

feeds@yuku.com (slider2) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:17:07 GMT

Not exactly sure what your question is.
If you are talking about putting a permanent silicone coating on the tire (this is sometimes done to re-hab old foam tires. Get a tube of silicone (preferably black) and just smear it over the surface of the tire with your finger. The smoother you can get it, the better your results will be. You might even do a final squegee roll over a sheet of waxed paper which is held flat on a table or board. Your finger is probably the best tool to use for...

Applying silcone??

feeds@yuku.com (jockwalker) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:49:56 GMT

Looking for the procedure to apply silicone (and what kind of silicone) on tires. It seems to be a well kept secret to those folks that do the best job. Thanks!