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Old 18 October 2008, 21:15   #1
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tired looking tubes

can anybody tell me if there is any way some colour back into fading tubes they are in good condition and never lose air cheers
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Old 18 October 2008, 21:55   #2
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Here we go again......

Sorry but it will start a long debate. Some people swear by rib revive - others think that TFR or traffic film remover is a much cheaper option. Personally I use the latter.

Do a search for both on this forum.

When the tubes are clean they need to be sealed to stop it happening again. Most people swear by 303 aerospace cleaner. I have used it - works ok but needs to be applied once a month. Many people swear by Johnson Klear or similar floor sealer - it lasts a lot longer - it is what I will try next!!!
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Here we go again......

Sorry but it will start a long debate. Some people swear by rib revive - others think that TFR or traffic film remover is a much cheaper option. Personally I use the latter.

Do a search for both on this forum.

When the tubes are clean they need to be sealed to stop it happening again. Most people swear by 303 aerospace cleaner. I have used it - works ok but needs to be applied once a month. Many people swear by Johnson Klear or similar floor sealer - it lasts a lot longer - it is what I will try next!!!

Tell me this codders that Johnson clear stuff , we used that for toecap polish I think ,.. did it used to be called 'seel' or 'seal' in the off chance? cos it was deffo a floor cleaner as I remember
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Old 18 October 2008, 22:30   #4
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Tell me this codders that Johnson clear stuff , we used that for toecap polish I think ,.. did it used to be called 'seel' or 'seal' in the off chance? cos it was deffo a floor cleaner as I remember

Not a clue - i always remember it as Klear - it is called Future in the USA - looks like it may be finishing soon - only Wilkinsons stock it apparently but I bought some in Tesco not long ago - will have to check. loads of other products though - basically it's an acrylic based floor sealer.
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Not a clue - i always remember it as Klear - it is called Future in the USA - looks like it may be finishing soon - only Wilkinsons stock it apparently but I bought some in Tesco not long ago - will have to check. loads of other products though - basically it's an acrylic based floor sealer.
sounds like the stuff .. I wonder ?
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Meguiars #16 wax is good although you won't be able to sit on the tubes as it leaves em really slippy, won't do the hull any harm either if it needs a polish?
I use it on my car and usually get a month or so out of each coat before it wears off.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/me...x/prod_98.html
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