dirtflickarooster Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I did a search on this forum and it seems like SLIME was answer to keep paddles holding air. My rear paddles on my car need to be aired up every 8 hours or so. (when i wake up in the morning to dune at least one is flat) after checking with soap and water in a spray bottle the paddles seem do be leaking around the beads. I read somewhere that a mixture of antifreeze and alumiseal works really good, does not corrode, doesn't dry out paddles, and does not leave a huge mess. so what works best? fix a flat, alumiseal mix, slime, or other? just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 If they're leaking that bad around the bead, it's likely there's sand in there. I would bust them down and clean the bead. I use Berryman's Tire Sealer and it works really well. Not sure how well it would work if the beads are dirty though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandawg Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Pete is exactly right. The only problem with using "Slime" is that is may well tarnish alloy or aluminum wheels. Berryman's is a great choice another option is Amerseal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foolofsand Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 9 hours ago, dirtflickarooster said: I did a search on this forum and it seems like SLIME was answer to keep paddles holding air. My rear paddles on my car need to be aired up every 8 hours or so. (when i wake up in the morning to dune at least one is flat) after checking with soap and water in a spray bottle the paddles seem do be leaking around the beads. I read somewhere that a mixture of antifreeze and alumiseal works really good, does not corrode, doesn't dry out paddles, and does not leave a huge mess. so what works best? fix a flat, alumiseal mix, slime, or other? just curious. slime is just that...slime. best is the antifreeze and alumiseal....have giant paddles that leaked in hours...since then never leak and never loose air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sickone01 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 If you ran the tires to low in air, and sand got between the rim and tires in the bead area, you would need to clean them really good before applying any seal. BTW 1/2 of bottle of alumiseal and antifreeze per tire, works the best, but once you apply it you have to drive the car for a few minutes to allow the alumiseal to get on all the little crevices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-rot Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 once we have a clean bead, we silicone it before airing up, never have flats and its $5 a tube at the local hardware store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rhino Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I had massive leaks been running antifreeze and alumiseal I just looked at my paddles after sitting since Oct of last year!! They both still have air! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Cashman Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 No matter what remedy you read about first this first is the sand in the bead has got to go. The sand will shred the bead from the inside out and cause more problems and by introducing anything else to the situation just means that the sand will remain and keep the problem going. I say this from experience. That being said slime is not the answer. I have used the antifreeze and alumiseal mixture and it works great and especially if you have bead locks. But if your going to do it you might as well and do it right. Start fresh and enjoy the season with less stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtflickarooster Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 I appreciate everyone's input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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