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05-29-2011, 09:04 PM
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Location: Cumming, GA
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First Parade Tomorrow. Armorall the tires?
Hi Guys,
I'll be driving in my first parade tomororw. My truck is a restored 67 stepper, mostly-stock looking down to the wheels. I cant decide if I should shine the tires up or not - so far I've just kept them unglossed but seems like for a parade I should gloss them up? The truck has chrome bumpers and trim, and is a bright blue color. What do you think? Any parade advice? The Passenger of Honor will be my wife's grandfather, Troy Rowe, who is a Korean War veteran. See truck photo below. |
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05-29-2011, 09:06 PM
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Re: First Parade Tomorrow. Armorall the tires?
Oh I should add that the truck will be decorated with a bunch of family in the bed throwing candy, and signs on the cab doors that say "Troy Rowe Korean War Veteran".
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05-29-2011, 10:01 PM
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Cruzin
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Re: First Parade Tomorrow. Armorall the tires?
why not? i always enjoyed driveing in the Christmas Parade when i was in fire dept, and my monte ss one time for burger king when i worked there
 and my tires was shiney on the car and fire truck lol
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05-29-2011, 11:23 PM
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Re: First Parade Tomorrow. Armorall the tires?
make em shiny!
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05-29-2011, 11:30 PM
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Re: First Parade Tomorrow. Armorall the tires?
I clicked on the thread to say no....but honestly I think shiny tires will look good on your truck.
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05-30-2011, 12:23 AM
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Man of Mini-Talents
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Re: First Parade Tomorrow. Armorall the tires?
Just make sure you don't use regular Armor All - it will turn your tires brown. Use something made for tires.
And have a great time! Posted via Mobile Device
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05-30-2011, 01:53 AM
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Re: First Parade Tomorrow. Armorall the tires?
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05-30-2011, 12:58 PM
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Re: First Parade Tomorrow. Armorall the tires?
Ya post the parade pics.....The Veterans deserve shiny tires!
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05-30-2011, 01:26 PM
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Re: First Parade Tomorrow. Armorall the tires?
Parade=Shiny
Home=Not so much |
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05-30-2011, 02:46 PM
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The Niner
 
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Re: First Parade Tomorrow. Armorall the tires?
This is what I use: http://www.mslt4tires.com/
I spray it on then wipe it down with a terry towel so it's not quite so shiny. It lasts way longer than Armor All.
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05-30-2011, 04:46 PM
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Re: First Parade Tomorrow. Armorall the tires?
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05-30-2011, 06:02 PM
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Re: First Parade Tomorrow. Armorall the tires?
I say shiney this time..unless u have to drive on gravel, then no way. If you have a full service car wash nearby the "tire dressing" they use is waterbased and will come off easy or in a couple days w/o turning you tires brown. I believe Ecolab is the mfg.
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05-31-2011, 09:01 AM
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Re: First Parade Tomorrow. Armorall the tires?
Awsome looking truck!
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05-31-2011, 09:23 AM
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Charlie Daniels w/ a Tq Wrench
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Re: First Parade Tomorrow. Armorall the tires?
Shiny yes, but avoid Armor All. I like to use Meguiars Hot Shine tire gel, but I always go back after a while and wipe it back down with a rag for a nice satin finish rather than glossy that lasts and doesn't attract dust or sling.
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05-31-2011, 11:28 AM
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Re: First Parade Tomorrow. Armorall the tires?
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 I don't like them glossy or "shiny". I do the same as above.
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05-31-2011, 04:20 PM
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Re: First Parade Tomorrow. Armorall the tires?
Here are a couple of pictures. I ended up not putting anything on the tires, more or less due to lack of time!
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05-31-2011, 04:27 PM
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The Niner
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Re: First Parade Tomorrow. Armorall the tires?
Looks good.
Next time use the stuff I mentioned. You won't be disappointed with that or any of Stoner's other products. http://www.moreshine.com/
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05-31-2011, 05:59 PM
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Six in a row makes it go...
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Re: First Parade Tomorrow. Armorall the tires?
That's a great looking truck!
Thank your wife's grandfather for his service. Korea - "the forgotten war". I've read about Inchon, the Chosin Reservoir, "human waves", and the monotony/terror of being entrenched on the 38th parallel...
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