Tire Glues

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      Regular SuperGlue/CA tends to dry out and crack the tire, plus its a pain to work with. Gel-CA is a little easier to handle but still drys out the tire and eventually loses its grip. ShoeGoo can be used but has to be spread carefully in a thin layer.

      Shawn has found the best glue to be Permatex Windshield & Glass Sealer, a form of ‘flowable silcone’.  Available at Oreilly, HighLow, AutoZone etc as p/n 81730 in the Glue/Sealer aisle for appx $6.** for a 1.5oz/42g tube (the only size in the stores and should last you 2-3 years.)

      Another alternative is SlotCarCorner’s black, rubberized tire CA-glue, #IC-2000.  $7 for 1/2 bottle (last 2-3 seasons).   I have used it and it is superior to regular or gel CA.

      They also have an RC tire glue, BlackDiamond, $11

       

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