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2011/07/25 12:09:44 (permalink)
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boot polishing tyres ?

Just A Thought!

Has anyone used black boot polish on your tyres before and what was

the success rate ?

Jim
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    Bloodyeck
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    RE: boot polishing tyres ? 2011/07/25 12:23:54 (permalink)
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    Yes and yes. Never had a problem with doing so. Speaking of polish, what's a good, non-silicon polish for reviving an old 2 pak paint job?
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    Jaycees
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    RE: boot polishing tyres ? 2011/07/25 12:36:04 (permalink)
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    Hi Eric,

    I have use kitten No. 2 many years back,don't know if it had silicon

    in it though,

    Today I would go for a Mcguires product or an Auto Glm line,

    Thanks for your reply too,

    Jim
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    RE: boot polishing tyres ? 2011/07/25 16:23:45 (permalink)
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    Most proper polishes shouldnt have silicon in them, 90% certain the Super Resin Polish doesnt (Auto Glym), good product too.
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    RE: boot polishing tyres ? 2011/07/25 22:37:15 (permalink)
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    I live in SA and I see the guys at the carwash, in the townships mind you, using shoe polish all the time. I've never seen any problems with it, you might think that it might collect dirt, but the roads in the Townships are pretty poor and the tyres always look just fine.
    Why don't you just try it; I don't suppose a trial, once-off, application can do any harm...
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    RE: boot polishing tyres ? 2011/07/26 07:32:26 (permalink)
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    I did a tyre late last night for a trial,

    and it looked great,

    I'll do the rest after work today,

    thank you

    Jim
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    RE: boot polishing tyres ? 2011/07/30 15:49:00 (permalink)
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    quote:
    Originally posted by Jaycees

    Hi Eric,

    I have use kitten No. 2 many years back,don't know if it had silicon

    in it though,

    Today I would go for a Mcguires product or an Auto Glm line,

    Thanks for your reply too,

    Jim


    Kitten polishes are loaded with silicone.
    We use auto glym or mothers at work (panel shop)
    There are a few kiquid cabnabu polishes around that are really good for bringing faded paint back to life. I will get a couple of names on Monday and post on this thread.
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    RE: boot polishing tyres ? 2011/07/30 16:04:32 (permalink)
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    Years ago we used a bit of brake fluid on a rag to shine up the tyre walls on our race cars. They came up great, quick and easy
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