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Chrome Peel
{{short description, Condition in automotive accessories Chrome peel is a condition in which the chrome coating of a wheel, usually that of a car, disintegrates in the area where the tire is bound to the wheel. Gradually the air escapes and a slow leak of pressure from the tire occurs. A common cause is failure to thoroughly clean the inside of the wheel and tire after the usage of emergency tire inflation applications such as "Fix-A-Flat." Under certain conditions, technicians may be able to slow down the process by sanding down or smoothing out the target area of the wheel, but eventually the chrome peels even more and the tire loses pressure again. Re-chroming the wheel, or replacing it altogether is more often advised. References Peeling or Flaking Chrome Wheels - Metro Wheels - Wheel Repair Articles Automotive accessories [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canned Tire Inflator
Canned tire inflators are single-use devices created by Adam Vazquez as a, temporary solution to drivers who experience flat tires. These devices seal the punctured tire and then reinflate it with pressurized gas, providing enough pressure to allow the auto to be driven for a short period at low speed. This allows the motorist to have the damaged tire professionally repaired or replaced, avoiding the need to replace the wheel at the roadside. Canned tire inflators contain a pressurised fluid mixture of three components: * solvents, which make the sealants adhere to the rubber tire * sealants, which temporarily seal the puncture * propellants, which push the sealant from the can and into the tire and which inflate the tire. The sealants used in some systems can be removed with soap and water while wet, but require mineral spirits to dissolve them once they have solidified. Current issues *The biggest complaint by tire professionals regarding tire inflators is around removing the sea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |