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Old 11-03-2006, 06:08 PM
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Default Pirelli tire coating, how do I get this stuff off.

My new set of P-Zeros have some sort of coating, preservative on them that is difficult to remove. Anybody else have the same problem and what did you use to get it off?

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Old 11-03-2006, 06:29 PM
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go for a nice drive.
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Old 11-03-2006, 07:05 PM
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Lacquer thinner and a rag.
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And DO NOT park on epoxy coated garage until the crap is gone! As me how I know....
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That's why, I'd stick with Bridgestones... Just got on new RE050A Pole Position! It's so smooth......

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Originally Posted by BobbyT
Lacquer thinner and a rag.
I use paint thinner and a rag. Lacquer thinner seems like overkill and may dry out the rubber, no?
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Originally Posted by Fill
go for a nice drive.
x2 (a nice long one...)
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A good clean with a rag and amourall (spelling) will do it or a clean with a rag and any of the tire black stuff......or really a good wash with soap and water and ahard rub with rag will do.......how do I know......I am on my second set of p-zeros
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It's a waxy substance that they use in the molds to free the tire easier during production.

I use "Goo Gone" and it takes it right off. The red "PZero" stickers comes to life as well.
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