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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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I just got the dunlop q2 and they have a slick coating anyone know of anything to get this coating off I do not trust putting the bike through turns considering it came out from under me doing 15 around a turn
 
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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i rub new tires down with sand paper. then just take it easy for a while
 
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 10:04 PM
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i heard acetone works but i have not found a lot of info about it. people seem to say scotch bright pads work pretty well too
 
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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a single heat cycle is all that is needed...
 
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 06:30 AM
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Take it easy for a bit, ride it like it's raining. The coating comes off pretty easily.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by brveagle
a single heat cycle is all that is needed...
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 10:56 AM
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ive been riding in the rain a lot and i havent noticed a lot of difference in how much my tires grip.

im new to bikes but i would try send paper (400 maybe) just to take the coating down.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by UnderAssumedName
Take it easy for a bit, ride it like it's raining. The coating comes off pretty easily.
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never did anything else.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 09:19 AM
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I've always just done the ride it easy technique but for the last front tyre I used scotchbrite and isopropyl alchohol with a rag to clean it off. Might do it this way every time from now on.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 10:45 AM
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thanks guys for the info I took sand paper and brake cleaner worked great it still has a little left on the rear but I will take it easy I deal with the rear tire spinning a but not the front
 
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