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Title: Release powder?
Post by: Betty on August 04, 2011, 11:37 PM: Just swapping tyres on my one show bike for some nos comp 3's

Where does this stuff come from?

I don't remember it bitd, why don't new tyres nowadays come covered in this stuff?

My bike looks shite with em on, looks like it's been ridden through cement dust... :-\

Looked better with the used tyres on... :crazy2:

And i've been washing grips and stripping some pedals (again).... i must be mental.... :idiot2:

Don't even know if it'll fit in the car yet?

Gotta love last minute preparation.... ;D
Title: Re: Release powder?
Post by: Jaymz on August 04, 2011, 11:39 PM: It doesnt happen now because now they use an aerosol silicone based release agent [damn something from one of summer jobs in a rubber factory has come in useful!!!]
Title: Re: Release powder?
Post by: boofy44 on August 04, 2011, 11:40 PM: its just some type of chalk isn't it?
Title: Re: Release powder?
Post by: Betty on August 04, 2011, 11:44 PM: I'd wash it off but i'm setting off int morning

Should have done all this weeks ago... :crazy2:
Title: Re: Release powder?
Post by: Mattdub on August 04, 2011, 11:46 PM: If it's a rider it'll not last long ;) .

If it's a show bike leave it IMO .
Title: Re: Release powder?
Post by: meticulous on August 05, 2011, 07:42 AM: spray over some car tyre foam... ;)
Title: Re: Release powder?
Post by: JT71 on August 05, 2011, 10:53 AM: WD40 gets it off and will leave your tyres nice and clean.
Title: Re: Release powder?
Post by: griff on August 05, 2011, 11:11 AM: Quote from: JT71 on August 05, 2011, 10:53 AM
WD40 gets it off and will leave your tyres nice and clean.

I heard it's really good on brake blocks too to stop that annoying squealing noise :daumenhoch: