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Old 27-10-2014
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What's the best way of rejuvenating old Schumacher minipins/staggers?

I've a few sets with plenty of tread left but they have whitened, even though they were stored in airtight containers.
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What's the best way of rejuvenating old Schumacher minipins/staggers?

I've a few sets with plenty of tread left but they have whitened, even though they were stored in airtight containers.
spray on some wd40 evenly and leave to air dry.
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Is WD40 ok to use on the rubber?

I saw Rich Pr(L)owe using a (small) flame thrower once!!

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There used to be a Brian kinwalds product called buggy grip which was used to revive old tyres. It smelt terrible but worked ok. No idea if its still available.
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This only works on Schumacher yellow compound but acetone is excellent. It makes them go soft again.
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There used to be a Brian kinwalds product called buggy grip which was used to revive old tyres. It smelt terrible but worked ok. No idea if its still available.
Ha ha I remember this! Good old days lol
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Old 25-11-2014
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I believe a hairdryer does the trick.
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Oil based tyre addative
You can also cut some spikes off new tyres and glue em on ur used ones,
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Lamp oil, and a small brush.
Thin coating, leave to dry.
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Hairdryer.
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Hairdryer.
Yes this works a treat! (just done it on some old but unused Schu Yellow Pins)
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