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Post by wheaton79chris on Aug 28, 2015 14:43:58 GMT -7
How do I remove the shiny gloss look from street tires?
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Post by stitchdup on Aug 28, 2015 15:04:00 GMT -7
I find giving a light rub with a bit of skotch pad works, or a bit of old wet n dry. I did the slicks on my motm pro street with grey skotchbrite pad
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Post by Big D on Aug 28, 2015 17:32:48 GMT -7
If you are talking about the tread, your Dremel tool works great for that. Use a sanding disc in it and put something through your tire, like a sharpie, for your tire to turn on and hold it against the disc and the tire will spin fast with the disc and give you a good used look rather quickly. Just be sure the tire can spin freely and check it often, but it doesn't take off as much as quick as you might think.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2015 17:49:15 GMT -7
If your talking about the tread, I use a sanding stick and scuff up the tread or slick area. For the side walls I give them a wipe with rubbing alcohol and when dry give them a light coat of dull coat clear smiley-greet016
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Aug 28, 2015 18:19:27 GMT -7
If your talking about the tread, I use a sanding stick and scuff up the tread or slick area. For the side walls I give them a wipe with rubbing alcohol and when dry give them a light coat of dull coat clear smiley-greet016 X2 - I do the EXACT same technique as you do John!  |
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Post by wheaton79chris on Aug 29, 2015 22:42:37 GMT -7
Thanks guys. I'll experiment with all the tips. Much appreciated
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Post by tubbs on Sept 22, 2015 6:06:56 GMT -7
just saw this, if you are looking to get a worn tread, those are all great. in fact, I use a combo of dremel and sand paper or sticks. if you are talking about the sheen on the side wall, put some baking soda on a rag and rub the tire like you are polishing it. check often. it works for me.
sorry for the late contribution.
have a great day,
Tubbs
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2015 7:07:03 GMT -7
I just grab sandpaper. I put a piece of 150 grit on the bench and 'roll' the tread turning it a little at a time until all the tread is sanded. Then repeat the process with 220 grit to even out the finish. For the face of the tire I like them scotch green pads. They dont hurt the raised letters if you use caution when near them. If I am removing the raised letters and rounding the edges of the tires I use the 150 grit until the letters are gone then the 220 grit then some 320 grit. I do the letter removal process with the tire and sandpaper in my hands so contours can be sanded. After I bring a slight shine back to the tire with a microfiber towel and work the tire until desired finish is on the tire. I did the tires on this Mustang in the manner I explained.  |
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Post by tubbs on Sept 22, 2015 8:12:57 GMT -7
nice Chas. i do that too... 'cause i never have baking soda around. I found a new love affair with those AMT slick. i take my metal file and knock the edge off of the slicks, sand off the wording, then take, oh, like 400 grit to the side walls to bring them back a little. it give them a more modern look i think. Attachment DeletedAttachment Deleted |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2015 15:55:40 GMT -7
Yeah, them tires look good. Nice build by the way. Pass me one of them chips. I like Pringles!! LOL!!!!
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