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  • Dredge.

    I dont imagine the world of tubs has changed dramatically in the last couple of years but please correct me if I'm wrong:

    1/ Carbon rims can be cleaned with acetone, if this doesn't work Effeto Mariposa makes an efficient dedicated cleaner
    2/ Effeto Mariposa again makes a tape that is safe to use
    3/ You can put tubeless sealant for puncture protection, Caffe Latex seems to be the best, but Orange Seal (I have some left over) should be OK.

    Anything I'm missing? @dammit you wouldn't have a stash of tubs you want rid of by any chance?

  • yes

    yes for road

    yes

    i have done these exact things in past on. a hed stinger

  • Do you mean for new rims? I prefer to lightly sand.

    I have a stash of tubs that needs downsizing including Griffo 33s and original Spesh Tracers.

  • 1) The EM cleaner is really good.
    2) Yes, for 'cross too. They have some specific advice for that on their site (e.g. no sanding, cut the tape to exact width, leave longer to cure etc.)
    3) Orange Seal ftw

  • 1/ Carbon rims can be cleaned with acetone, if this doesn't work Effeto Mariposa makes an efficient dedicated cleaner

    I've tried acetone for cleaning old tub glue, and never found it to be that effective. The EM Carogna remover is excellent, and smells of strawberries.

    2/ Effeto Mariposa again makes a tape that is safe to use

    I've used the Effeto Mariposa tape on my (as yet unused) cross tubs, never tried on road wheels. For road tubs I'm still old school and stick to Mastik One.

    3/ You can put tubeless sealant for puncture protection, Caffe Latex seems to be the best, but Orange Seal (I have some left over) should be OK.

    I've heard anecdotally that if you use a latex-based sealant in a tub with a latex inner tube it can cause the tube to stick to itself if the tyre goes completely flat. That's certainly Vittoria's advice on the subject. Having said that, I've never had that problem on tubs I've 'repaired' using Vittoria Pitstop cannisters, and I believe that the sealant in them is latex-based.

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