motor oil = shiny tires?
01-16-2006, 08:24 PM
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motor oil = shiny tires?
Alright guys, I have a pretty strange question for you. I heard (don't remember exactly where) that you can keep your tires nice and shiny by using a paint brush and some motor oil (forgot if it was new or used oil) and brushing a light coat, being careful not to get any on the tread. This sounds too strange for me, and a bit too dangerous. Just wondering if any of you guys have heard something like this. I don't plan on trying this myself, I was just curious thats all. Please don't flame me for asking what seems to be a dumb question, I was just curious.
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01-16-2006, 08:59 PM
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Thanks Davidv for the clarification. I was putting some meguiars tire shine today and I just remembered hear that before. jinsei88, I NEVER intending on trying this myself, I was just curious if others have heard of it before, thats all.
01-16-2006, 09:24 PM
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As long as its on the side of the tire, it shouldnt do anymore damage to grip then normal tire cleaner. just for the love of god DO NOT put any on the treads.
p.s I'd just buy some tire cleaner, but the point still stands it shouldnt do anymore harm then tirecleaner, that stuff is slick!
p.s I'd just buy some tire cleaner, but the point still stands it shouldnt do anymore harm then tirecleaner, that stuff is slick!
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before i got my z, and when i was poor and had my first car, i used grease. valvoline grease. it lasted a really long time. probobably stupid, but it did look good.
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before I bought my electric shaver...I would hold a candle to my face and burn off my moustache...then rub salt onto my face so I could get that burning aftershave feeling
01-26-2006, 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by jeffie7
As long as its on the side of the tire, it shouldnt do anymore damage to grip then normal tire cleaner. just for the love of god DO NOT put any on the treads.
p.s I'd just buy some tire cleaner, but the point still stands it shouldnt do anymore harm then tirecleaner, that stuff is slick!
p.s I'd just buy some tire cleaner, but the point still stands it shouldnt do anymore harm then tirecleaner, that stuff is slick!
there was a kid on the IS300 forums that put some type of tire shineON THE WHOLE TIRE tread and all. i think he hit a tree as soon as see pulled out of is driveway
01-26-2006, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mc350z
there was a kid on the IS300 forums that put some type of tire shineON THE WHOLE TIRE tread and all. i think he hit a tree as soon as see pulled out of is driveway
01-26-2006, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by mc350z
there was a kid on the IS300 forums that put some type of tire shineON THE WHOLE TIRE tread and all. i think he hit a tree as soon as see pulled out of is driveway
01-30-2006, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by mc350z
there was a kid on the IS300 forums that put some type of tire shineON THE WHOLE TIRE tread and all. i think he hit a tree as soon as see pulled out of is driveway
