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
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