Tire applications
12-05-2003, 12:30 PM
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Tire applications
Okay, my 2004 Corvette Z06 friend tells me that he puts regular motor oil on his tires as a substitute to a traditional tire wet product. He claims it's what they use in the Cali detail shops, it lasts almost indefinitley (after a few successive applications), it gives more of a matte look, it does not spray on your fenders, and of course it's cheaper!
He also claims that a natural celluloid sponge is better than a lambswool wash mit...so I question his theories sometimes.
Any thoughts on this philosphy of using motor oil on the tire walls?
He also claims that a natural celluloid sponge is better than a lambswool wash mit...so I question his theories sometimes.
Any thoughts on this philosphy of using motor oil on the tire walls?
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Re: Tire applications
Originally posted by Corp DL
Okay, my 2004 Corvette Z06 friend tells me that he puts regular motor oil on his tires as a substitute to a traditional tire wet product. He claims it's what they use in the Cali detail shops, it lasts almost indefinitley (after a few successive applications), it gives more of a matte look, it does not spray on your fenders, and of course it's cheaper!
He also claims that a natural celluloid sponge is better than a lambswool wash mit...so I question his theories sometimes.
Any thoughts on this philosphy of using motor oil on the tire walls?
Okay, my 2004 Corvette Z06 friend tells me that he puts regular motor oil on his tires as a substitute to a traditional tire wet product. He claims it's what they use in the Cali detail shops, it lasts almost indefinitley (after a few successive applications), it gives more of a matte look, it does not spray on your fenders, and of course it's cheaper!
He also claims that a natural celluloid sponge is better than a lambswool wash mit...so I question his theories sometimes.
Any thoughts on this philosphy of using motor oil on the tire walls?
