Mould release coating on tires

[Larry S.]

Awhile back, there was a question about how to get rid of that pesky mould release compound on tires that gives the tires a dull, brownish look. I use "Black Magic Pro Shine Protectant" from Auto-Zone; spray it on a very damp cloth and apply it to the tire (about 20 squirts total for each tire in 4 squirt increments). Because it's diluted by the damp rag, it gives a non-glossy appearance that looks just like new rubber. It'll last at least a month.

[Tom H.]

Re: Mould release coating on tires

You put this right over the brown mold release ?? I spent an hour with 3M weather strip adhesive remover to get the brown off of mine. My Coker tires were solid brown righ out of the wrapper. Ugly !!

[Larry S.]

Re: Mould release coating on tires

Tom, please excuse my delay in responding, but this web site has been down. Yes, that's exactly what I do--apply it over the brown mould release. I use the same rag that I washed the car with, so the rag may have some soap left in it; the rag is pretty dirty when I'm through. With the wet rag, you can use a fairly large amount of the squirt bottle of protectant without getting a glossy look. I aimed for a semi-glossy look while the protectant was wet, and it dried to a "just right" look. My Michelins were very brown, as were the Firestones, but now they look just right. Nothing to lose by trying it. Incidentally, I made a mistake on where I bought the product; it was at Advance Auto Parts instead of Auto Zone.

[Tom H.]

Re: Mould release coating on tires

Thanks ! I'll give it a shot !!!!

[Duke W.]

Re: Mould release coating on tires

Paint thinner works well to remove mold release and is cheap, but consider the rags you use to be throw-aways.

I usually buy tires over the intenet and clean them thoroughly before I take them to be mounted.

Duke

[George C.]

Re: Mould release coating on tires

I have the Coker Radial Gold lines on my 65. I used Westely's white wall cleaner and a medium stiff brush. It not only gets rid of the ugly brown mold release agent, it also lightened up the orange tone in the gold lines a little. They look a whole lot better than they did.

George

[Myron Sleeva]

Re: Mould release coating on tires

For a non glossy finish, try Super Clean in the purple jug. Just spray it on and watch the brown run off any tire new or old. A little scrub with a brush, a quick flush with water and the tires are BLACK. $11 bucks @ Walmart buys a gallon and you can take oil stains off your driveway too. As with most strong cleaners, keep if off the paint!