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Tyre Black.

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21 Jan 2012 19:28 #31504 by wanderinstar
Tyre Black. was created by wanderinstar
Years ago an uncle of mine, who was an original coach painter by trade, used to mix cellulose paint with loads ov thinners to finish of the tyres when he repainted a car. Apart from using the proprietary Tyre Black, is there anything else that can be used. Smooth Hammerite with plenty of white spirit?

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21 Jan 2012 19:49 #31506 by mcjimny
Replied by mcjimny on topic Re: Tyre Black.
Use the proper stuff. The spray on wet look stuff is good but makes a mess of your wheels when the brake dust clings to it. You can get the meguiars stuff that has an applicator too to prevent the mess.

Only thing i put on my tyres now - mud

Black Jimny's don't get stuck!

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21 Jan 2012 20:05 #31508 by wanderinstar
Replied by wanderinstar on topic Re: Tyre Black.
Mine have something on them that i have tried to brush off with car shampoo solution. Wouldn't shift it. Supergaz was saying it would most likely be clay. Just wanted to make them match up with newly painted BLACK rims.

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21 Jan 2012 20:54 #31513 by Foxtrot
Replied by Foxtrot on topic Re: Tyre Black.
I wouldn't use any thinners or paint on your tyres, it will make your rubber crack and perish.

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22 Jan 2012 12:00 - 22 Jan 2012 15:03 #31539 by adamatdraycott
Replied by adamatdraycott on topic Re: Tyre Black.
Armour All Tyre stuff is good. Spray it on and leave it.

Doesn't wipe off like the paint on tyre dressings. The dressings ruin sponges when washing the car too!
AutoGlym bumper and rubber care works well too, applied with a piece of sponge.
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22 Jan 2012 13:28 #31542 by grumpy22
Replied by grumpy22 on topic Re: Tyre Black.
I bought a litre of satin black tyre paint from Machine mart years ago, works a treat. still got 3/4 left

don't think they list it now though

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