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I need some info on Traction compound from people that know more than I do.

First off I have just recently started carpet racing at a new local track, and after hours of reading I understand foam tires what I don’t understand is the "Juice" as some guys put it.
I purchased some stuff from Team Trinity called Zip Grip 2 (I think) It smells/reeks of wintergreen gum.

My first question, Does TC make the tire softer or is it like a glue that makes the outer surface sticky, Does it wear off.

Can you add to much over a period of time. Will this stuff work on rubber tires.

One last Q's is their a way of permanently softening rubber tires.

I tried asking a few guys at the track and they didn’t have a real good explanation.

Thanks
 
It's basic ingredient is oil of wintergreen. You can get it a lot cheaper in a drug store. We used to soak our foam tires for slot cars in it many years ago. Fill a small container and squeeze the tires like a sponge to soak it up, then let them soak while checking them occasionally. It has a slight softening effect on the foam, and also ads a bit of sticky to hold the road. After a while they tend to pick up dust and will need to be wiped off and have a little more brushed on.
 
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You have to get the Oil over the counter and be a certain age. You also can't buy too much at one time. At least in Maryland they are very picky about this stuff.

I think it has some various drug uses?
 
alx said:
You have to get the Oil over the counter and be a certain age. You also can't buy too much at one time. At least in Maryland they are very picky about this stuff.

I think it has some various drug uses?
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I don't think there's any laws about Oil of Wintergreen. It's just a liniment for rubbing on achy muscles.
 
Thanks guys. The world of onroad racing makes a little more sense now, can't wait for sectioned races wooohooo!!!
 

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