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Shine my Tires

I keep reading posts about products that we should NOT use on our tires, that cause problems. My Toyo's need a little face lift.
Any recommendations on a SAFE product to use??
Thanks.
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

Re: Shine my Tires

Reply #1 –
303 Aerospace Protectant is the only one approved by Michelin, I believe.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #2 –
Quote from: Michelle –
303 Aerospace Protectant is the only one approved by Michelin, I believe.

Yup, 303 Aerospace.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #3 –
AND elbow grease. :))
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: nitehawk –
AND elbow grease. :))

Not really-- with 303 it is wipe on, let sit a few minutes and wipe off.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #5 –
The tech I talked to at Michelin said they do not recommend any tire treatment . Still have the can of 303 spray
1999 36 ft U270
Build 5465

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Reply #6 –
I use Wizards . Recommended by a friend.  Name escapes me right now but he bought Brett's coach.
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

Re: Shine my Tires

Reply #7 –
Just my 2 cents. And that's about all it may be worth. The rubber covering on the outside of the tire is not structural to the ability to carry the load. Rather it is there to protect the inner cords and beads from moisture intrusion. IMHO one would be better served to cover your tires( preferably with a white material to reflect heat) when stored for extended periods, and in the case of parking on dirt or gravel use boards. Any thing you can wipe on the outside of a tire ain't doing much except looks, remember it's rubber not much is going to penetrate it. Way back n the old days we used brake fluid to shine em up. 303 is a great product it certainly is not going to hurt anything.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

Re: Shine my Tires

Reply #8 –
Quote from: fatheeler –
The tech I talked to at Michelin said they do not recommend any tire treatment . Still have the can of 303 spray


Michelin quit recommending products because they did not want to be responsible for testing the huge number of new tire dressing products.  That does not mean they don't approve 303.

They recommend against any products containing petroleum distillates.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #9 –
New Bike in a Can. Use it on every thing. You can thank me later.
1994 U280, Build 4490
Deming, NM.

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Reply #10 –
I'd rather have crap on my alligator boots made from my on alligator than crap on my tires. You can spit shine and detail a unit but if it has dirty tires and wheels it's like wearing a new suit with dirty flip flops. More than an opinion.
Dub McBride 1996 270
 

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Reply #11 –
Yet another  ^.^d  for 303. Makes the tire mat-black not shiny or greasy. And greasy is a dirt magnet. But shiny looks nice for a few minutes.
Jerry & Nona and Kimeru the cat that thinks she's a dog
1998 36' WTFE U320  #5314 Motorcade #17711
USAF 1975-1995
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 'toad'
2003 Subaru Legacy touring car
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