FIREMAN Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Maybe I'm showing my age. The old timers would tire black their tires. I have tires on my B model that are discolored and I was trying to find tire black. I can remember Dupont made some at one time, like in the late 70's. Some of those guys would mix gasoline and maybe black paint, I can't remember for sure. If anybody has a solution for me let me knowThanks Fireman Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Covert Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I remember that stuff too! Wish I could find some too! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 believe it or not, I used to use dark gray lacquer primer, mix it thin in a steel container an brush it on the tire, the tire would dry lookin like a new flat black tireBULLHUSK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIREMAN Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 Really? Black latex paint, I would haver never guessed that Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I've used spray paint on tires many times, looks good for a while. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 or you could wipe them down with lacuer thinner works good,then use son of a gun.looks good,put it on with a wet rag,or sponge..bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Silicone lubricant wiped down so it is dry looks good too. Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
drg Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Not sure if this really works but at different farm shows i've asked how they get there tires so black and they say they use WD40. Might be worth a try. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Howdy!I've got an old commie method my pops told me years ago - at the international fair in Poznań, Poland, they would mix black shoe polish and brake fluid and put that on the tires. I heard it looked beautiful. I'm not so sure though, how this method (and many others described here, for that matter) influence the tire life. While it's surely good to put some kind of pigment on the tire, so that sun rays are blocked out and don't harm the rubber, the solvents that carry that pigment might not be so healthy for them. Should anybody want to try my pops' old method, a word of warning - brake fluid is a pretty strong paint remover, so don't let it contact any painted objects. Hope that helps, have a nice dayPaweł Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Howdy!I've got an old commie method my pops told me years ago - at the international fair in Poznań, Poland, they would mix black shoe polish and brake fluid and put that on the tires. I heard it looked beautiful. I'm not so sure though, how this method (and many others described here, for that matter) influence the tire life. While it's surely good to put some kind of pigment on the tire, so that sun rays are blocked out and don't harm the rubber, the solvents that carry that pigment might not be so healthy for them. Should anybody want to try my pops' old method, a word of warning - brake fluid is a pretty strong paint remover, so don't let it contact any painted objects. Hope that helps, have a nice dayPawełI've used just brake fluid on car tires to make them shine, but all the dust would stick to them. never tried the shoepolish mix. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I have been for several years attempting to train the neighbohood cats to alter their spray habits away from my shiny wheels, into circular patterns directly onto my tires. So far, my research indicates that cats are not easily conditioned. They do not respond well to Pavlovian bribery such as dogs will.My earlier experiments focused on training said cats to urinate into receptacles, to be collected later and manually applied to the tire sidewalls. However, the cats proved to be smarter than truck drivers, as they refuse to pee in a bottle and leave it lay for someone else to pick up.Gregg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCR Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 There are many tire conditioning products available from any auto parts store. They will give the tire a nice black shine and UV protect the tire also. I have used 303 on my motorhome tires for years. Denny Quote Denny330-550-6020A "Mack Pack" Charter Member Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I have been for several years attempting to train the neighbohood cats to alter their spray habits away from my shiny wheels, into circular patterns directly onto my tires. So far, my research indicates that cats are not easily conditioned. They do not respond well to Pavlovian bribery such as dogs will.My earlier experiments focused on training said cats to urinate into receptacles, to be collected later and manually applied to the tire sidewalls. However, the cats proved to be smarter than truck drivers, as they refuse to pee in a bottle and leave it lay for someone else to pick up.Greggyou know,thats one of my biggest complaints...(GROWN MEN)are doing this they tell me..discusting..bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 you know,thats one of my biggest complaints...(GROWN MEN)are doing this they tell me..discusting..bob Hey mowerman, Don't knock it......i'm needing to know where I can find some Gangster Tires for my Mack with Black Letters instead of white letters. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Hey mowerman, Don't knock it......i'm needing to know where I can find some Gangster Tires for my Mack with Black Letters instead of white letters. mikewas talking about pissing in bottles,and leaving them on the side of the road for everone to pick up for them,we see that all the time,along I 5..wtf? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 was talking about pissing in bottles,and leaving them on the side of the road for everone to pick up for them,we see that all the time,along I 5..wtf? I don't see any problem with that......someone's got to do the job. Sounds like the Democratic American way to me. If ya can't fix it then pee on it. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 well alrity then,,,guess we cant agree on everthing..go ahead,and piss in your jugs,democrat!!!!!!!.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 well alrity then,,,guess we cant agree on everthing..go ahead,and piss in your jugs,democrat!!!!!!!.bob That's the attitude we like mowerman. And I will. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 That's the attitude we like mowerman. And I will. mikelol,now you gotta think thats funny.....bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I have been for several years attempting to train the neighbohood cats to alter their spray habits away from my shiny wheels, into circular patterns directly onto my tires. So far, my research indicates that cats are not easily conditioned. They do not respond well to Pavlovian bribery such as dogs will.My earlier experiments focused on training said cats to urinate into receptacles, to be collected later and manually applied to the tire sidewalls. However, the cats proved to be smarter than truck drivers, as they refuse to pee in a bottle and leave it lay for someone else to pick up.Greggcats are best trained and conditioned with a 22 caliber,,,response is instant,,,randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 If you take the average size cat and hold both front feet together with your left hand, them firmly, but slowly apply a steadily increasing pull or force to the tail, you can feel each and every bone, cartilage, and ligament part within the cat's body.They are quite limber after the treatment.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 cats are best trained and conditioned with a 22 caliber,,,response is instant,,,randyp Yea RandyP, that works ok but, 410 works better. I've seen a 110 work and it makes things interesting. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Yea RandyP, that works ok but, 410 works better. I've seen a 110 work and it makes things interesting. mike You are prolly correct Mike, but they flip and flop and breakdance more with the 22 caliber, kinda put on a lil show for you,,,,randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 You are prolly correct Mike, but they flip and flop and breakdance more with the 22 caliber, kinda put on a lil show for you,,,,randyp If I pay for a show then I expect to see a good show. I like to see some dancing if it has four legs. With two, I just drop it immediately. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 cats are best trained and conditioned with a 22 caliber,,,response is instant,,,randypI have found cats around here only respond to .22 training on the 4th of july,especially after trans-gressing a freshly washed and waxed pick-up truck.......Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19314-tire-black/#findComment-79366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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