How to keep tires from deteriorating

Pastorino

Member since
June 2005

How to keep tires from deteriorating

Posted by Pastorino on Monday, June 20, 2005 4:58 PM

Gentlemen,

I have noticed on the models that come with soft tires (I'm not sure if these tires are made out of rubber or vinyl) that they deteriorate after few years.

Someone in the Techniques forum aleady told me that a periodic coat of WD40 would do the job, keeping the tires from drying.

I was wondering if a spray of Testors Dullcote on the tires would to the job of sealing the rubber, keeping the rubber from contacting the air, thus keeping the moisture inside, and so avoiding deterioration. What do you think?

Also, please let me know how do you cope with the problem.

Thanks,

Carlos

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HeavyArty

Member since
December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Monday, June 20, 2005 8:07 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Pastorino

Gentlemen,

I have noticed on the models that come with soft tires (I'm not sure if these tires are made out of rubber or vinyl) that they deteriorate after few years.

Someone in the Techniques forum aleady told me that a periodic coat of WD40 would do the job, keeping the tires from drying.

I was wondering if a spray of Testors Dullcote on the tires would to the job of sealing the rubber, keeping the rubber from contacting the air, thus keeping the moisture inside, and so avoiding deterioration. What do you think?

Also, please let me know how do you cope with the problem.

Thanks,

Carlos

I am the WD-40 suggestor, and it works well. The Dulcote actually speeds up the drying-out processs because of chemiclas and compounds in the Dulcote. It is best just to leave them untreated and give them that WD-40 TLC every once in a while.

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Pastorino

Member since
June 2005

Posted by Pastorino on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 2:18 PM

Hi Gino,

The WD40 doesn't give that undesired shine to the tires?

Regards,

Carlos

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HeavyArty

Member since
December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 4:54 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Pastorino

Hi Gino,

The WD40 doesn't give that undesired shine to the tires?

Regards,

Carlos

Nope, fades away to a dull appearance when it dries.

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DURR

Member since
July 2013

Posted by DURR on Monday, July 4, 2005 10:54 AM

armor-all gives the shiny look

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Powder Monkey

Member since
June 2005
From: Walworth, NY

Posted by Powder Monkey on Thursday, July 7, 2005 2:46 PM

Over what period of time are we talking about. I don't remember any tires falling apart on the cars I built as a kid and they were around 5+ years. Or is it just newer kits?