Lesson learned from using sealant(s)
05-04-19, 09:04 AM
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I like TruckerCo Cream a lot more than Stan's. Lasts longer without drying out, doesn't soak into the tire carcass like Stan's (by the time I would be ready to throw a tire away, it would have gained noticeable "Stan's Weight.") Also cheaper, and the included injector is worlds better than the Stan's syringe. Flat-prevention wise, they seem equal to me-- but the Cream beats out Stan's on price and service interval for sure.
I have no issues with Orange Seal endurance except maybe saving a few $$ and TruckerCo looks appealing.
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05-06-19, 10:48 AM
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I started with TruckerCo, and have switched to homebrew, if you want to save $$, that's the way to go. 1 liter of liquid mold latex is the cost driver, but you can get it from Michael's 40% or 50% off one item coupon, they're always available. Antifreeze (PG=Polypropylene glycol?) is very cheap, distilled water, I can get you the exact recipe if you want, but in the end ~2L of sealant for a lot less than anything commercial, and it works just as good for me.
05-06-19, 12:17 PM
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FWIW, I always use fine glitter with my sealants. It adds a bit of clotting agent along with the rubber that they add to the sealant.
05-06-19, 12:32 PM
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My WH-9000 Dura Ace (aluminum with carbon overlay) wheels were completely corroded / destroyed by either Hutchison Protect'Air Max, or Stan's.
Been running Orange Seal in my new wheels (granted, carbon - so corrosion not an issue) for over a year now, and it's so much cleaner / easier to deal with.
Been running Orange Seal in my new wheels (granted, carbon - so corrosion not an issue) for over a year now, and it's so much cleaner / easier to deal with.
05-07-19, 11:27 AM
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I've used Stan's which seems to seal well but had the latex "settle" in the 32oz bottle. I'm trying Bontrager TLR now. Doesn't seem to seal as well. But has glitter.!
One thing I've found is that its important (at least with TLR) to shake the stuff up and immediately pour it or suck it into a syringe. I bought a syringe with tubing. I like that cuz I can shake the sealant bottle and suck out homogenous liquid. Or maybe even stuff with a bit of extra glitter as the syringe tube sticks all the way down into the bottle.
I tried the recommended but minimalist 30ml. Not happy with the results, and added 15ml more to get to the more standard 45ml. This is 700c 28mm R3 tires.
FWIW, I think that the leak is around the presta valve, and not the bead.
One thing I've found is that its important (at least with TLR) to shake the stuff up and immediately pour it or suck it into a syringe. I bought a syringe with tubing. I like that cuz I can shake the sealant bottle and suck out homogenous liquid. Or maybe even stuff with a bit of extra glitter as the syringe tube sticks all the way down into the bottle.
I tried the recommended but minimalist 30ml. Not happy with the results, and added 15ml more to get to the more standard 45ml. This is 700c 28mm R3 tires.
FWIW, I think that the leak is around the presta valve, and not the bead.
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