I'm intrigged by Bullfrog Snot, but snot the outragious price nor it's relatively short shelf life. Looking thru Mirco-Marks catalog I noticed liquid electrical tape, rubber coating, won't crack, peel, or harden ! It's on sale at $7.95 for 8oz. opposed to tripple that for 1oz of snot. I'll give it a shot, unless somebody already tried and failed!

Stack

Please let us know how well this works.

I use a lot of liquid electrical tape for my PS/2 upgrades.... Never thought of using it as a traction tire. I'll let you go first! Let us know how it works out.

Available at Home Depot if you have one in the area.

Rod

Black RTV also works good.

...keep the rails polished...

I use a lot of the liquid insulation on solder joints under the layout. It's a terrific product, in spite of the dire health warnings about fumes as it cures.

Two questions arise... Is it tough enough to wear well? Also, when it cures it is flexible but not elastic.I'm not sure it will stay on the wheels...

Jan

I have a couple of traction tires to replace on an older Williams F3. I mentioned the problem of changes the tires to a friend of mine who works at a rubber supply store. He recommended an adhesive/sealant: Industrial Strength E6000 which is self leveling and non-shrinking. It is recommended to repair conveyor belts, seals concrete, bonds glass and fiberglass and stays It comes in clear and black. I am going to try it this weekend and will let you know the results.

Is made IN THE USA, a fairly large tube (3.7 oz) costs about $4.00. Its made by Eclectic Products, Inc out of Lauisiana.

Tex

Ive been using the Liquid Electrical Tape for years on all of my repair work. It's better than shrink tube in close quarters. It applies better with a toothpick on most repairs. The 8 oz.can will last a long time. Wal-Mart and Lowe's carry it also. Whoops!!!! I forgot we're not supposed to advertise for anyone.

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George

Thanks for the info gentlemen, under $10 bucks works on my railroad's shoestring budget ! I forgot about the no endorsement thing, but probably safe to say none of us have anything to profit from the aforementioned products/businesses !

I've got quite a few engines in the stable at this point that need a shoe or two, I'll do some product testing this weekend and keep you posted.

Stack

Stack, when you apply the snot you have to keep the wheels turning so the finished product is perfectly round with no lumps. this requires an extended drying time. i believe the liquid tape drys too quickly for this. let us know how you make out

John- Thanks for reminding me , that is important to remember!

I've heard folks suggest black RTV, but unless I missed, I never really heard any accounts regarding it's performance i.e. durability and traction. I'll be collecting some of these products this weekend and keep everyone posted of the results. Truthfully, as my tires have been coming off, I haven't been replacing them. I can get away with this because my layout is only 8'x9' and perfectly level, so my situation won't lend itself as the best test kitchen.

Stack

I think that any of the products mentioned will work. The RTV is my personal favorite. I would simply apply it to the wheel with a flat stick. Once it dries, turn the engine upside down and run it at a slow rate using jumper wires. Place a hobby knife on the outside edge of the wheel rim to trim off the excess and round out the new tire.