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Old 09-12-2007, 08:48 PM
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I have a lot of the vinyl/rubber cleaner spray leftover which I don't use that much. Since it cleaner rubber, would it be safe using it on the tire instead of using tire foam/shine products?
 
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Old 09-17-2007, 12:28 PM
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anyone?
 
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Old 09-17-2007, 03:45 PM
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i've used the meguir's stuff before and works well. i use bleach bright everytime it gets a bath to clean off old stuff.
 
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Old 01-11-2008, 05:20 PM
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Some rubber and vinyl cleaner stuff like armor all contains a chemical or property that can actually accelerate the deterioration of the rubber in the tires. i read an article in an old magazine that listed why and the products that are good for the tires and can actually shine and rejuvenate them.
 
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Old 01-11-2008, 06:06 PM
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It all depends on the weather in your area. I wouldnt use it if I still lived in Phoenix, AZ. Alot of those chemicals will suck all the moisture out the material. During the crazy hot summers, your tires will crack quicker than normal. So Im not really sure, this is just my own opinion.
 
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Old 01-12-2008, 08:54 PM
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i wouldn't risk it. but thats just me... i don't have money laying around to buy new tires whenever i feel like it.
 
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Old 01-13-2008, 07:22 PM
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i wouldn't risk it. but thats just me... i don't have money laying around to buy new tires whenever i feel like it.
it grows on trees, no biggy
 
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Old 01-13-2008, 07:51 PM
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i wouldn't risk it. but thats just me... i don't have money laying around to buy new tires whenever i feel like it.
it grows on trees, no biggy
Really? I must have bought the wrong kind of tree. lol
 
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