If the truth be known - Winnipeg gets as much sunshine as does Arizona - it's just darn cold six months of the year!!
You are right, the silicone is inert, but is apparently a solvent for the waxes in tires - at least that's what CT says. Marshall Ruskin Founding Member of "Winnipeggers for Global Warming"
>Marshall, what are you worried about? There is not enough sun or ozone >in any part of Canada to seriously deteriorate your tires before they >wear out! ;-) > >Silicone is what the professional detailers and car dealers use, but it >just gives the tires a shiny look for about a week, just long enough to >sell the car. Silicone is inert and won't hurt the rubber, but maybe >the solvent it is in will! > >Marshall Ruskin wrote: >> >> Hi Volks, >> >> Once again I am posting Canadian Tires weekly web flyer - especially for the >> US Listees who are interested. >> >> >> They had a whole page discussing automotive rubber - particularily tires - >> from a chemistry perspective. >> >> They recommend avoiding any "protectants" that contain: >> >> 1 .silicone oils, 2. petroleum distillates 3. is "flamable" 4. have a >> "greasy or oily nature" . >> >> They recommend using a product with UV stabilizers and is environmentally >> friendly. >> >> What's funny is that last year I tried to follow their advice, and all I >> could find on their shelves was acres of "Armourall"-type products. >> >> So I bought this really expensive boutique stuff, that I used extremely >> sparingly. I lost the "tiny bottle" and I can't remember what it was called. >> >> Is there a cheap non-silicone based protectant around? >> >> Marshall Ruskin > >-- >Stuart MacMillan >Manager, Case Program >800-909-8244 ext. 8208 >Fax: 206-269-6360 > >Getting your share of the Net yet? >http://cobaltgroup.com >http://UsedEquipNet.com > |
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