urgent advice needed

FragReaper · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

Hi,
My dilemma is this; my dad bought me a big spray can of this silicon tyre cleaning agent. I said "cheers, erm.. is it ok to use this on the tread as well as the rims?" "yeah" . so off i merrily went smothing all the rubber on my tyres with this stuff. few hours later and i decide to go for a ride. "SH*T! it's like riding on ice!" i exclaimed after two or three near drops. I carefully ride back to base and read the can Cool

'DO NOT USE ON TREAD' . So, my question is, how the hell do i get this shite off my tread?? I want my traction back :'(!!
Thanks for any help

XS1954 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 22 Nov 2003 Karma :

Wash them with soap and water until all the tyre shine has gone. Rub your hand over the tread to see if it has gone and if not repeat as required.
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pedrocb5 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 01 Jul 2004 Karma :

And let the tyres dry before you try, so you can see any spots you missed. Use a course scrubbing brush to remove polish with the afore mentioned by Simon Thumbs Up

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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

sand paper
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Yup, I agree with Yams a quick light sanding will remove the problem.

It is always worth reading the instructions before using something, just because someone says it will be fine doesn't mean it is! It might be worth letting your dad know before he uses any of it on his car tyres and then discovering the lack of grip between the tyres and the road surface!

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rsooty · Spanner Monkey Joined: 16 Jun 2004 Karma :

I agree with the sanding idea. Either that or heavy duty cleaning fluid, some brake cleaning fluids work, but others melt rubber so be sure if you use this idea. We used to use it when i worked in a garage.

Sooty

project_zzr250 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 12 Jun 2004 Karma :

i got brake fluid on my tyres so i rode my bike on a dusty gravel track that did the job

mr jamez · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Aug 2003 Karma :

Burnout

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

It is generally a bad idea to use sandpaper on tyres.

The particles of sand embed themself into the tyre and I believe can cause significant uneven wear as the tyre moves around.

rsooty · Spanner Monkey Joined: 16 Jun 2004 Karma :

kev · I Hump Things Joined: 07 Oct 2002 Karma :

Glass is made of sand. Confused

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FragReaper · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

cheers guys, white spirit and a rag got most of it, sand paper got the stubborn bits and pressure washer finished it off Very Happy

rsooty · Spanner Monkey Joined: 16 Jun 2004 Karma :