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Is it ok to use to wipe down my chicken strips to remove the glaze?
Plan on hittin' the twisties mañana...
Plan on hittin' the twisties mañana...
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Why not?
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10-4. They appear to be sticky as all get out right now...
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I usually stick my rear tire in dirt shoulder and do a little burn and rock it side o side.
Call me a goof, but I try to follow manufacturers directions on their product. On the back of Brake Clean brand it says to protect rubber and plastic from the product. If others have had no problem with it on a rag thats good, but I would rather scuff the tire up a little with sandpaper.
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I'll call you a goof...
It worked just fine...got rid of the slickness...watch out twisties, here I come!
I'm shocked to find anyone who would dare to use brake clean on the grip surface of a tire. Brake clean is just that, clean. It cuts through grease like X-lax through a fat chick. The brake clean will no doubt desolve the oils from the rubber and leave it dry. Tires are made from oil and rubber. No oil, no grip!
I usually make two laps around the track on a new tire then it's "Hammer Down". If you are worried about the glaze, a little sand paper and 60 seconds of scrubbing the shoulders and you are ready to go.
Chemicals? No flippin way!
I usually make two laps around the track on a new tire then it's "Hammer Down". If you are worried about the glaze, a little sand paper and 60 seconds of scrubbing the shoulders and you are ready to go.
Chemicals? No flippin way!
Were talking about a one time use on a tire. There's no need for multiple applications of this stuff. And the one thing they warn against on the back of the brakleen can is exactly what you want. You want the slight outer coat softened or removed to get the mold release off. I find it doesn't dry out the tire if done right, though i'm sure it is a possiblity if you hose the tire down daily with the product. People seem to be getting the wrong idea of what were trying to accomplish with the brakleen. I also know that tire manufacturers have their way they want you to do things, but there's more than one way to skin a cat.
For the longest time with a new set of tires i use to just mount them up and scuff them in as i rode them. But with the last couple sets i've been using the brakleen, sprayed on a rag, to help remove the release agent. And on the last set i even just wiped the edges figuring that the center's will get scuffed automaticly as i ride them.
Do it whatever way is comfortable, whatever it may be, for your piece of mind.
For the longest time with a new set of tires i use to just mount them up and scuff them in as i rode them. But with the last couple sets i've been using the brakleen, sprayed on a rag, to help remove the release agent. And on the last set i even just wiped the edges figuring that the center's will get scuffed automaticly as i ride them.
Do it whatever way is comfortable, whatever it may be, for your piece of mind.
Yes sir, you are absolutely right!
There is more than one way to bust your ass as well and you are playing with one of them!
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Exactly...
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It's whatever you want it to be...so... whats a mañana, is that like a Mexican banana?
I'm sure its preferable not to have to use anything too harsh on on the Tires, brake cleaner is just plain nasty for its unintended use, also your skin and lungs.
Try this, works fantastic!, evaporates extremely fast with almost zero contaminates and cost next to nothing compared to brake cleaner, and I'm sure the humane body will tolerate it more easily.
I've also used it on sticker/decal glues on the OEM surfaces with no problems. Find it in your paint section.
Try this, works fantastic!, evaporates extremely fast with almost zero contaminates and cost next to nothing compared to brake cleaner, and I'm sure the humane body will tolerate it more easily.
I've also used it on sticker/decal glues on the OEM surfaces with no problems. Find it in your paint section.
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