Softening Slot Car Tyres - Softening Scalextric Car Tyres / Slot Car 2023
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ม.ค. 2023
- Hi Albert, Wilf and all Track Fans!
Here's a quick video showing you how to soften up those tyres ready for slot car racing.
If you use any other techniques for softening Scalextric tyres then feel free to leave some comments.
If you go to the Swindon Swap Meet 2023 tomorrow, let me know what it was like!
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Definitely look forward to seeing you 3 back on the live stream on Tuesday, hopefully we can talk about some nice Scalextrics releases 🤞
3 in 1 oil works great and cheaper...
Great to see you on Travis's stream last week!
Tyre prep is always a great watch.
A 50/50 mix of NSR light oil and lighter fluid works great, give the mix a good shake, it'll take a few hours to dissolve and mix properly. Grip lasts a few races.
Tea Tree oil works very well, as does Olbas Oil but grip only really lasts a minute or two.
Long term treatment...3 in 1 oil applied every day for a week.
Koala Klaws works very quickly but grip is short lived.
Ahhhh sort tyre 🤤
Bebe Baby Creme or Nivea creme for rubber tires. Cheap, easy to get, long lasting, works great!!!! No need to leave it for a day, will work within minutes!!
Nice tip, I'll give that a shot! Cheers ledge!
@@trackfanstv already tested and verfied in one of #thatslotcarguy videos on our beautiful track!!!
@@slotcardude68 I saw the episode, didn't he pretend to swipe some ;-)
I need to try this, do you need to apply every race?
@@SlotCar2021 to your likes. Apply once, let it rest for a minute or two, drive the first 2 laps slowly (very slippery!!!!), should improve constantly. Clean with a tape after like 20-30 laps. Also works on foam tires.
Does NOT work on new rubber tires (surface must be broken), on Polyurethan or Silicone tires.
I haven't tried it on slot cars yet simply because I can't find any at the moment, but I used to use 99% rubbing alcohol on rc car tires and it make them stick like glue on a hardwood floor. The rubber in both types of tires is similar so it should work great on slot cars.
Nice tip, I'll give this a try 💯👌🏻
I used to use Oil of Wintergreen, to soften slot car tires.
Interesting, I've never heard of the technique or, oil of wintergreen so, I'll be checking that out later. Where would you get oil of wintergreen out of interest please?
@@trackfanstv I used to find it at the drug store...you may have to ask for it.
Oil of wintergreen is banned at most UK slot car clubs - I think it is believed to be carcinogenic. The noticeable smell makes it easy to detect.
What is the reason for putting the lighter fluid on after the treatment fluid? If I was doing it it would be the lighter fluid first then the traction fluid.
It's just how I've always done this, I'm not sure that it would matter if you did the lighter fluid first in honesty chap.
@@trackfanstv I guess everyone has their own way! Can't wait to see it running once it is fully prepped, such a nice car and I think 1:24 looks great 👍
Keep tuned tomorrow for a special treat 😉
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