Fast way to remove the shine on hard vinyl tires?

[Ben]

Is there something the tires can be soaked in to make them dull to look more like rubber?

[JollySipper]

You could scrub them with Comet and a tooth brush...... I've done this to paint finishes to dull them.

 

[Ben]

5 minutes ago, JollySipper said:

You could scrub them with Comet and a tooth brush...... I've done this to paint finishes to dull them.

 

Thanks TJ, I’m hoping there’s something I can soak them in so it gets into the tread.

[Casey]

3 hours ago, Ben said:

Thanks TJ, I’m hoping there’s something I can soak them in so it gets into the tread.

I wouldn't soak them in anything that can be absorbed into the tire itself. The cleanser suggestion above is ideal, and you can work the cleanser down into the tread grooves with a toothbrush. Barkeepers Friend is even better than old school cleanser, as it provides some dulling but is less harsh.

Edited December 30, 2017 by Casey

[mike 51]

You can spray them with dull coat or lately   I have  been using a green scuff pad .

[Ace-Garageguy]

3 hours ago, Ben said:

Thanks TJ, I’m hoping there’s something I can soak them in so it gets into the tread.

With a little effort, the Comet-and-toothbrush gets down in the treads just fine. I've been doing it for decades.

Bet effort IS required, and we all know how unpopular that is.

[BigTallDad]

32 minutes ago, mike 51 said:

You can spray them with dull coat or lately   I have  been using a green scuff pad .

Dullcote is a lacquer, and might never get totally dry on a vinyl tire.

[Ace-Garageguy]

7 minutes ago, BigTallDad said:

Dullcote is a lacquer, and might never get totally dry on a vinyl tire.

Enamel is usually the problem-child, though it's definitely always a good idea to experiment on one before you commit to painting all your tires.

[mike 51]

20 minutes ago, BigTallDad said:

Dullcote is a lacquer, and might never get totally dry on a vinyl tire.

Never been an issue..drys almost instantly.    

[Miatatom]

Testors Dull Coat

[Ben]

Ok, I’ll try the Comet first and see how it looks.