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AllisChalmers37 
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Posted: 21 Apr 2012 at 12:28pm |
Goodevening my A-C family, It is that time of the year again when the shows start and days are filled with enjoyment and the thrill of hearing stories of how these machines made their living and changed the world. My frist show is this next weekend (4/28/12) and I am planning on taking my D-14. But I blew a power steering line and am waiting for my new one to come in from AGCO. While it is down I decided to go ahead and clean it up and make it shine. I have everything cleaned with the exception of the tires. What do you guys use to shine the tires on your tractors?? I don't want to use something that is really expensive because they will just get dirty when I get it back home. I am looking for something cheap that will make them look good. Thanks for the help, Jeremy
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bobkyllo
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Posted: 21 Apr 2012 at 12:34pm |
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good old armor all will do it. might take a few cans. you can also get tire paint. it is suppose to fill in cracks. but do take note that it does rub off if you get any kind of petroleum based product on it
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steigerbro24
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Posted: 21 Apr 2012 at 6:35pm |
Black Magic Tire Shine works great and i've noticed that it will also keep the side wall cleaner where you spray it on.
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Gary in da UP
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Posted: 21 Apr 2012 at 6:38pm |
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Shine Tires ??? Dirt, and lots of it........ what kind of sissy tractor you got ?? Did Deere make a D14 ?
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allischalmerguy
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Posted: 21 Apr 2012 at 7:19pm |
Some of us like shiny tires Gary :) We want our girls to look pretty! Miller tire used to sell a product that you painted on tires to make them look better. I think you will find it in qt and gallon size on this webpage click hereI have not used it myself. Mike
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Posted: 21 Apr 2012 at 8:02pm |
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Wd-40 works good
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Posted: 21 Apr 2012 at 8:05pm |
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yeah, go to the dollar store and get the spray on -wipe off stuff, it works great.
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Posted: 21 Apr 2012 at 8:12pm |
O.K. , I digress... I have been known to use a little brake fliud on a rag to clean tires when soap and water didn't get them clean enuf or " pretty enuf"...... Opened bottles of brake fluid have a short shelf life , its hydroscopic, so if you can't find a good use for it , its hazerdous waste.......
P.S. Don't gert it on paint !!!!! I use old brake fluid for removing paint from rubber shift boots, etc., often, it can be harsh.....
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AllisChalmers37
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Posted: 21 Apr 2012 at 8:24pm |
Thanks for the help guys. I know what you mean Gary, I like to get them dirty too but I would also like to do a little showing off since I have to pull it to school and leave from there on Friday. Sad part is that most people there have never even heard of an AC.
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Posted: 21 Apr 2012 at 11:21pm |
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another brake fluid user here i ahave used it to blacken and shine tires for over 40 years
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i like old tractors of all colors
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Posted: 22 Apr 2012 at 8:15am |
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I've been told to not use any thing because almost all products are petrolem based. But if you must use something use olive oil, its natural and comes from Michielen corp.
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Posted: 22 Apr 2012 at 8:20am |
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sorry for all the mistakes first is the spelling and the second makes sound it comes from them
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AllisChalmers37
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Posted: 22 Apr 2012 at 10:06am |
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Gary o, don't worry about it. I understand what you are saying. I also noticed that you just joined today and that these are your first posts. Welcome to the forum and thanks for the help, if there is anyting I can help you with just let me know. If I cannot help you I am positive that someone on here would be more than happy to assist you.
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allischalmerguy
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Posted: 22 Apr 2012 at 10:09am |
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I understood that the product from Miller Tire was not petroleum based.
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It is great being a disciple of Jesus! 1950 WD, 1957 D17...retired in Iowa,
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Posted: 23 Apr 2012 at 6:25am |
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thanks for the welcome,I come here so that I can learn ,there is just so much knowledge here,as it is said never stop learning,for when you know it all you are all done.
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Posted: 23 Apr 2012 at 7:10am |
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Gary o -- welcome, lots of good folks here willing to help ya.
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Posted: 23 Apr 2012 at 12:02pm |
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Just got some of the Miller "tire paint" but haven't used it yet. It is water-based and they recommend mixing it 50/50 with water for application. Cleanup with warm water. There are all sorts of products out there and I guess what sold me on this, were comments from users here plus it's supposed to give tires a more "satin" new tire appearance rather than a shiny one. Everyone likes something different - you've got lots of suggestions here!
Welcome aboard, Gary.
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Posted: 23 Apr 2012 at 12:22pm |
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First I clean them with 409 all purpose cleaner and then I use Pledge furniture polish. Baby oil works too.
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Posted: 23 Apr 2012 at 12:45pm |
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i don't put nuthin on them...as...as soon as the dust blows....it sticks, then they look awful!
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Posted: 23 Apr 2012 at 12:46pm |
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i would rather see a "clean" tire apposed to a "dressed" up tire!
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Posted: 23 Apr 2012 at 12:58pm |
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I used tire paint from Miller on a garden tractor I restored several years ago. Didn't make them shine so much as made them nice and black again after being somewhat bleached from the sun over the years.
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Posted: 24 Apr 2012 at 12:26pm |
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I use the Black Magic. If you spray it directly on the tire it makes it shine, if you spray on a rag then apply it leaves a more natural look IMO.
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Posted: 24 Apr 2012 at 2:49pm |
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I'm with Shameless.
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Posted: 24 Apr 2012 at 3:35pm |
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I like the tires to be good and black and clean, not shiny. The best thing I have found is brake fluid. Wipe it on and wipe it off. Won't hurt the rubber either.
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Posted: 24 Apr 2012 at 6:39pm |
 i show tractors for FFA project, i like all color tractors, but allis chalmers is my favorite. when i clean my tractor tires i power wash them first or get them wet. then i use Black Magic Tire Wet Spray, works great! Get it from Wal-mart and it like 4.00. After that i use a tire scrub brush and then take old t-shirts and wipe off all of the tire and then it turns out like this. Used it ever since showing tractors and taking them to shows.
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Posted: 24 Apr 2012 at 7:30pm |
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Those tires look nice on the M.
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It is great being a disciple of Jesus! 1950 WD, 1957 D17...retired in Iowa,
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