Originally Posted by TRUMPHENT

Gatorskins require special handling. First, after skinning the gator, you must dry the skin. . . .

. . . You can accelerate the final curing by placing the board with the 'possum pee treated gator skin in a high temperature environment for several months. The author has discovered that the trunk of a large automobile, painted black is best for this purpose. To conserve energy, the aeration of the gator skin treated with 'possum P can be enhanced by using the above mentioned vehicle for commuting, grocery shopping, soccermomming etc. In about six months, the cure is in.

Now, then. Getting the treated, cured gator skin onto a bicycle wheel. By now the gator should be beyond objecting. Just check to make sure before proceeding.