Cleaning / Restoring old tubes

[Vipermax80]

Hello

Any problems using products like, Ribshops Rib revive cleaner and Rib conditioner on avon searider, tubes from 1990.

They are still in ok condition, but could do will a good clean and brightening up if that's possible.

Thanks

David

[Ferryman]

When I bought my old SR4 from 1992, it was in good condition but in need of a good clean. I used something similar, I can’t remember what and the tubes came up like new.
After that it was just car wash and wax after every use and the odd coat of wax.

[Ferryman]

I’m glad you finally found one, have fun!!

[beamishken]

Trafic film remover & 303 aerospace protectant work just as well only cheaper

[Allye]

If they are really bad you’ll want to start with something more aggressive such as toluene or MEK.

[Tim M]

Traffic film remover is very similar to Rib Revive / August race etc and less than half the price. Apply to wet tubes and scrub with soft green 3M pad:

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Allye

If they are really bad you’ll want to start with something more aggressive such as toluene or MEK.

In the wrong hands, solvents can make things worse. Caveat Emptor

[Allye]

I’m sure on the wrong hands anything can make things worse.

[Tim M]

Originally Posted by Allye

If they are really bad you’ll want to start with something more aggressive such as toluene or MEK.

I certainly wouldn't be using either of those for general cleaning.

[Allye]

Originally Posted by Tim M

I certainly wouldn't be using either of those for general cleaning.

Neither would I, but to restore I would.

[beamishken]

Originally Posted by Allye

Neither would I, but to restore I would.

Think it should be made a little clearer its ok using solvents but they should be the last stage in a renovation process after the worst of the dirt is gone.
Solvents soften & remove small amounts of the top surface which leaves a nice clean look, however if used while lots of dirt remains on the tube you basically melt the dirt into the tubes and it us very hard to remove.
Imho solvents should only be used as a last ditch effort during a major refurbishment & not for general cleaning & then only after all other methods have been used

[Vipermax80]

Thanks Guys, I will steer clear of the solvents for now and give the rib revive a go as I need some glue and other bits, so will save a few £'s on the postage.

[A1an]

Black mildew removeR then 303