Need a good rubber softener

White GT · 06-21-2003, 08:51 AM

The rubber on my GT is going to be less flexible with the age. I want to prevent purchasing some new one. Does someone using a good rubber softener.

JaxTheDJ · 06-21-2003, 09:11 AM

What I use to keep my tires from cracking is brake fluid....cheap and easy,just wipe the excess off,a good method to store them also,softens the rubber right up.

PKRWUD · 06-22-2003, 04:22 AM

The best thing I've ever found for protecting rubber, and restoring it to look like new, is your old anti-freeze. It has rubber conditioners added to it to protect the insides of your hoses. Next time you flush your cooling system, save the old fluid, and use it for all your automotive rubber, including your tires. It makes them look factory fresh, rather than making your tires look like glazed donuts.

Take care,
~Chris

RoadWarrior · 06-23-2003, 10:17 AM

MMM glazed donuts. But i have actually tried doing as pkrwud mentioned and used some antifreeze to clean up tires and even hoses and it makes them look really good. Like he said you dont get that fake glass just a nice dull shine.

redthunder · 06-23-2003, 12:16 PM

You guys talking about the sidewalls or the tread? I have used diesel fuel (on the tread) on our circle track tires. Works OK but didn't notice any decrease in times. Was able to get from a 70 on the durometer to 55-60. Its cheap and it stinks real bad.....

06-21-2003, 08:51 AM	#1
White GT Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: At the north of the Maine Posts: 177	Need a good rubber softener The rubber on my GT is going to be less flexible with the age. I want to prevent purchasing some new one. Does someone using a good rubber softener. __________________ 88 GT * And Risen from the dead * My GT My Web Page On Car domain

06-21-2003, 09:11 AM	#2
JaxTheDJ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Jacksonville,Fla. Posts: 134	What I use to keep my tires from cracking is brake fluid....cheap and easy,just wipe the excess off,a good method to store them also,softens the rubber right up. __________________ Jack 1989 Mustang LX: Converted to Carb.650 AED Holley DP,Weiand Stealth Intake,Edelbrock Performer RPM Aluminum Heads,Hooker Super Comps, Ground Pounder Uppers and Lowers,Moroso Drag Springs,NEW COMP Xtreme Energy Cam and 1.6 RR. ,a few other goodies.*** New 1/4 times-12.50 1987 SC GT ( fast as hell) 2001 Powerstroke Tow Vehicle 1989 Coupe. Sometimes when you cry,no one sees your tears.......... Sometimes when you are happy,no one sees your smile......... But,FART just ONE time..........

06-22-2003, 04:22 AM	#3
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	The best thing I've ever found for protecting rubber, and restoring it to look like new, is your old anti-freeze. It has rubber conditioners added to it to protect the insides of your hoses. Next time you flush your cooling system, save the old fluid, and use it for all your automotive rubber, including your tires. It makes them look factory fresh, rather than making your tires look like glazed donuts. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

06-23-2003, 10:17 AM	#4
RoadWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Edmonton,Alberta,Canada Posts: 317	MMM glazed donuts. But i have actually tried doing as pkrwud mentioned and used some antifreeze to clean up tires and even hoses and it makes them look really good. Like he said you dont get that fake glass just a nice dull shine. __________________ Fast Company

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06-23-2003, 12:16 PM	#5
redthunder Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ohio Posts: 24	You guys talking about the sidewalls or the tread? I have used diesel fuel (on the tread) on our circle track tires. Works OK but didn't notice any decrease in times. Was able to get from a 70 on the durometer to 55-60. Its cheap and it stinks real bad.....