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.

 

Lets see when you try to go around a corner.

DUMB!

 

sounds like you would be setting yourself up for a darwin award.

 

I know it is pretty dumb, just curious to see if any of you guys have heard of this. Don't worry, I would never try anything like this.

 

i would imagen it getting over everywhere

 

Before there were products designed for specific detailing purposes, people used tricks such as motor oil on the tires. Same as wiping down your car with a bucket of water with some kerosene added. Today there are better products on the market.

 

i hope you die...haha

IDIOT!!!

 

Doesn't sound too dumb. tireshine is a type of grease..

 

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.

 

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!

 

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.

 

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

 

I used Crisco. On a really warm day, I could roll the car over on it's side, and fry eggs on the tires.

A Really Great Idea.

Lou

 

not sure how motor oil affects tires, but rubber in general degrades faster if exposed to oil for extended periods... i think

 

buwahahaha!!!!

 

 

I don't care who you are; thats funny right der

 

I feel like an idiot, I cannot stop laughing at this. Plus I am at work laughing to myself.

 

sounds like the motorcycle guy who put armor all over his tires.