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Instead of a tire cover I used floor wax on my spare and added a wheel cover. Searched online and found that antique and restored vehicle owners use the same for tires on their cars and trucks. Anyone find a factual reason not to do so?

I don’t know any facts one way or the other, but it does make your tire look pretty.

I recall a guy at Auto Zone calling it “Tire Pretty” when I bought some brand of tire shine. Maybe we should call it kumquat to avoid any negative implication.

Shiloh Dad have we exhausted “kumquat?” It comes back to me every time I see one of your posts.

Kumquat is NEVER exhausted.

Over the winter Kumquat is moved onto the front lawn so the snow plow guy does not have to maneuver around him. This is the first year Kumquat has been moved, as until this year Kumquat was our emergency energy source during power outages. We now have a whole house generator, so Kumquat can serenely rest in peace for the winter. Kumquat is back on the driveway now that snow is no longer an issue. Interestingly, here in downstate NY, we never really got snow. We did have one ice storm where snow plow guy turned into salt spreader guy. I guess you don’t have that problem.

On other topics, we are in social isolation, as we are close enough to coronavirus hot spots. We do still get take-out food frequently, as we want to keep our local restaurants in business. They are restricted to take-out business only. We phone in the order and they come put it in the trunk of our car. We remove it, wash hands, serve, wash hands again. So far, so good. We geezers are still healthy, if somewhat bored. And Kumquat wants to know when we can go someplace. He’s bored, too. Yes, he is a he. His name is Bob. It’s a long story.

Dallas,

I don’t know if the floor wax you used has UV protection. If it does that would protect the tire pretty well it seems. It looks like you treated the treads as well. You will want to exercise caution when first using that tire until the wax wears away. It will significantly reduce your grip. I found this out after treating all four tires, tread and all, for a car show once. It was very sketchy leaving the car show. Just like driving on ice. Of course, with only one tire it won’t be as bad unless it goes on the front.

I really like the look and the addition of the wheel cover. Looks sharp.

I read that Mop n Glow does a good job. Good idea about the UV.

We are ordering food/goods from Costco to minimize trips to the grocery store.
So far for us, it takes a day or two, maybe 3 for you delivery.
No need to talk to driver. He/she leaves your order on your door step.
The Costco prices delivered to your house are a little higher shopping in the store. But not bad.
Costco adds a mandatory 5% tip for the drive
I see the items vary. One day you can get cooked whole chicken, the next day not.
But you can get produce, fresh meat, even a bottle of wine, etc.
Min order is $35.

Stay SAFE

The only caution I have ever read about tire shine products is not to use any that are petroleum based. Evidently that can prematurely age the rubber. I must say that the tire looks great and the shine on your coach is excellent for a 19 year old vehicle.

I have a confession. I backed into a post in a Texas State Park and badly damaged the rear bumper and the end cap. What you are seeing is new fiberglass. The remainder of the BF has been waxed, but if you look closely you can see the difference. I’ve backed into several things over the years, but nothing as significant as this that required such extensive repair.