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Old Oct 9, 2000 | 01:15 PM
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Default SP 9000 cleaning???

Have you seen it?
Dunlop says:
http://www.dunloptire.com/tiretech/tirecare.html

DO NOT APPLY SIDEWALL DRESSINGS/CLEANERS. Dunlop sidewalls are specially compounded to resist ozone cracking or weather checking.

SIDEWALL TREATMENTS. Use a mild soap solution to clean sidewalls, white striping or lettering, and rinse off with plain water. Instruct service personnel and customers never to apply any other material to enhance sidewall appearance. These may degrade rubber and remove inherent ozone resistance.

What is the Zaino crowd opinion?
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Old Oct 9, 2000 | 03:21 PM
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hmmmm! Dunlops statement sounds like it's coming from the legal department. IMHO
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Old Oct 9, 2000 | 04:13 PM
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I think the point is no silicone products should be used on the tire.
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Old Oct 10, 2000 | 08:48 AM
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Default Re: SP 9000 cleaning???

I use a scrub brush and a concentrated solution of basic car wash to clean my SP 9000. I have used various tire dressings and you are correct the side walls become sticky to the touch. I have found that Meguires "Endurance" works well. Apparently this product does not attack the side walls.
Just my .02
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Old Oct 10, 2000 | 09:29 AM
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Does it specifically say no silicone? Meguires is typically full of the stuff.
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Old Oct 10, 2000 | 01:41 PM
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Default This is the second year on my 225/45/17 SP9000 - using Armorall One Step spray

I have had no problems. FWIW

Reggie

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