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blackfoot tires
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 7:12 pm
by mwffrva
i have some blackfoot tires that are hard but not cracked yet, what are some ways to soften them back up? i hate for them to go to waste, i thought of armor all, maybe someone has a better idea???
Re: blackfoot tires
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:14 pm
by bearrickster
they were hard when they were new
my buddy got a gal of armorall and soaked his in a bucket for a week and they were soft and shinny
Re: blackfoot tires
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:38 pm
by mwffrva
i never thought of that, i was just going to spray them real good, thanks, i'll try that
Re: blackfoot tires
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 3:20 am
by Lowgear
Theres also a person on eBay that sells reproductions in a softer compound.
Re: blackfoot tires
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:07 am
by Mazdaj
Haven't tried it myself...try a search at Tamiyaclub.com forums. I read something about smearing them in peanut butter and sealing in a Zip-lock bag. Something about the oil in the peanuts. Sounds weird but I guess it couldn't hurt to try. Not sure if you would use creamy or crunchy, though?!
Re: blackfoot tires
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:28 pm
by mwffrva
i might try the crunchy lol, next time i go to the store i'll look for some peanut oil, i'll let you know if it works
Re: blackfoot tires
Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 12:01 pm
by soniccj5
I used dielectric silicone grease on a set of RC-10 tires. Problem is they are always greasy now.