[boba-fett]

Originally Posted by cramsnik

Got a flat a few months back and was let down by a can of Tyre Weld and ended up having to be recovered.

Turns out these tubes/cans of slime are a bit hit and miss, had a google and saw these type of things suggested so for less than a tenner I got this -

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

Thankfully not had cause to use them yet but for a couple of quid worth chucking in the boot, you never know they could work and be the difference between being able to carry on under your own steam.

I've used this kit a couple of times and can report its excellent. I first got wind of it when having a puncture repaired at a tyre garage and they did the same repair and never had an issue.

Its sold as a repair but works as a permanent fix.

[cramsnik]

Originally Posted by boba-fett

I've used this kit a couple of times and can report its excellent. I first got wind of it when having a puncture repaired at a tyre garage and they did the same repair and never had an issue.

Its sold as a repair but works as a permanent fix.

Good to know!

[Alscoob]

Originally Posted by cramsnik

Got a flat a few months back and was let down by a can of Tyre Weld and ended up having to be recovered.

Turns out these tubes/cans of slime are a bit hit and miss, had a google and saw these type of things suggested so for less than a tenner I got this -

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

Thankfully not had cause to use them yet but for a couple of quid worth chucking in the boot, you never know they could work and be the difference between being able to carry on under your own steam.

Seen these before, thanks for reminding me to get one

[anielsen71]

Originally Posted by DaveA

Well, call me shocked, but I just replaced my ancient Ring tyre inflator (one of those that you plug into the accessory port) with a cordless one that you charge up via a USB port (the one I bought happens to be a Bosch, but other models are available, including cheaper multi branded ones) and I never before contemplated how simply removing the cord to the power supply in the car made things a whole load easier when popping a few psi into the tyres to compensate for the cold weather…

Got me thinking, what other affordable gizmos might be a life changer for me… 😂

For those interested, I got this one…

https://www.bosch-diy.com/gb/en/p/easypump-0603947000

... and I added a quick release air chuck to the end to make it quick and easy to connect to the valves....

I got the same one because the nozzle of the air pump on the gas stations around me does not fit the valve on my wheels.
Looks like the valve stem is too short….

[Watsey]

Originally Posted by cramsnik

Got a flat a few months back and was let down by a can of Tyre Weld and ended up having to be recovered.

Turns out these tubes/cans of slime are a bit hit and miss, had a google and saw these type of things suggested so for less than a tenner I got this -

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

Thankfully not had cause to use them yet but for a couple of quid worth chucking in the boot, you never know they could work and be the difference between being able to carry on under your own steam.

These are surprisingly effective, in my experience.

I've used the kit to plug a screw hole in tyres on my F31 and also our KIA Sorento - both lasted a year before they developed a slow leak.

And, yes, I know they aren't intended as a permanent fix...

[DaveA]

Originally Posted by Ennoch

Thanks for the link DaveA, I just ordered one. Pretty much everything power tool related that I own is Bosch so this seemed like a logical next step I'm now wondering if I can make an adaptor to make it work on the tubules presta valves fitted to the MTB...

You're welcome...

I did look at some of the alternatives and although many were a bit cheaper I went with the Bosch as I have a few of their 18v system tools now and I am happy with them in terms of quality yrs price paid (especially them selling the kit without a battery so you pay substantially less if you already have the battery)... Am sure other ones do the job just as well, though...

I bought one of these to make the connecting easier to the car tyres...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08NXDNKDX

Overall, I was pleased that it didn't weigh a lot so I can imagine you could pack in on bike travels without too much effort... Hope you find a good solution for the presta valves...

[DaveA]

Originally Posted by Kendo67

Thought they had given me some lipstick by mistake when i bought the car , turns out it is for those are OCD about fingerprints in their touchscreens.

Around £20 from your OPC , or £1.08 from Temu.

K

£20 is some upselling compared to the Temu prices..!!!

Might be tempted to get one from Temu though, tho check out... always worried that chemicals in the fluid will react with screen coatings, though... this used to be an issue with laptop screens and some cleaners...

[DaveA]

Originally Posted by Somebloke

A jump starter power pack is handy too.

My boy's i10 wouldn't start; the AA attended and as expected diagnose a dying battery. . I told him to say no thanks to their offer to install a new battery there and then for £150. And to buy a jspp on Amazon Prime to get it to start (under £40). I later swapped out the car battery for £55 from Tayna.

Any tips on what to look out for...? I see they have different A ratings...

[DaveA]

Originally Posted by cramsnik

Got a flat a few months back and was let down by a can of Tyre Weld and ended up having to be recovered.

Turns out these tubes/cans of slime are a bit hit and miss, had a google and saw these type of things suggested so for less than a tenner I got this -

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

Thankfully not had cause to use them yet but for a couple of quid worth chucking in the boot, you never know they could work and be the difference between being able to carry on under your own steam.

Is that the kit where you pull a little rubber seal back through the hole..? I saw one years ago being used and it was effective...

For less than a tenner, I agree that one might be a good thing to chuck in the boot...

[Somebloke]

Originally Posted by DaveA

Any tips on what to look out for...? I see they have different A ratings...

I think the higher Ampere (A) Peak rating, the better.

[Pond]

Originally Posted by KRS_SN

Not a gizmo but I'm a bmw owner so a can of this in underboot storage always and Liberal spray of this on boot and door seals etc every 8 weeks to abolish those squeaks n rattles.

WD40 by a different name.

[Pond]

Originally Posted by DaveA

Might be tempted to get one from Temu though,

I am being sorely tempted by anything from Temu ATM. I still can't work out if they are real, as the prices are ridiculously cheap.

Every day I want to buy a different Chinese watch for £7.98, or something I don't know what it does for £3.27

It's an 'Aladdin's cave of shit'.

[KRS_SN]

Originally Posted by Pond

WD40 by a different name.

The GT moniker makes it sound more automotive and posh. !

[boba-fett]

If you want the best lube for seals and rubbers, get Gummi pflege it is brilliant.

[Grant_7]

One tool that I use far more that I ever thought I would (and consequently have a number of them), is an LED strip head lamp. It creates a very bright but broad light that works far better than any head torch for working on cars/bikes etc.

USB rechargeable too, so no faffing with batteries.

https://www.lasertools.co.uk/Product...ble-Head-Light

[SkyJawa]

Originally Posted by Pond

I am being sorely tempted by anything from Temu ATM. I still can't work out if they are real, as the prices are ridiculously cheap.

Every day I want to buy a different Chinese watch for £7.98, or something I don't know what it does for £3.27

It's an 'Aladdin's cave of shit'.

Ordered a load of golf bits for the boy, all came within 2 weeks and all legit.

That said once ordered started to get a tonne of Temu junk mail.

[KRS_SN]

Originally Posted by boba-fett

If you want the best lube for seals and rubbers, get Gummi pflege it is brilliant.

Good shout...A name I heard about a few years ago..order placed on amazon only £4.50 for a 75ml stick.

[DaveA]

Originally Posted by Pond

I am being sorely tempted by anything from Temu ATM. I still can't work out if they are real, as the prices are ridiculously cheap.

Every day I want to buy a different Chinese watch for £7.98, or something I don't know what it does for £3.27

It's an 'Aladdin's cave of shit'.

It's the like the "go to" wholesaler for every eBay seller of "stuff"... 😂 😂

I found a similar site for all the weird and wonderful electrical goods and gizmos that you find on Amazon (you know, the stuff you see where the same product has different "brands")... Basically, just google a few and eventually you hit on a site linking you to buying these goods in bulk... It's like the old Tandy (Radio Shack for those in USA) Catalogue... Full of a billion things you'd buy just for the hell of it... but not sure what you'd need 500 of them for... 😂

[DaveA]

Originally Posted by KRS_SN

The GT moniker makes it sound more automotive and posh. !

Go faster lube...!!!

[Pond]

Originally Posted by boba-fett

If you want the best lube for seals and rubbers, get Gummi pflege it is brilliant.

I find AutoGlym rubber and vinyl care stuff easier to use and just as good TBH..and it's a lot cheaper.

They are all silicone-based jizz, so do the same thing.

[KRS_SN]

Originally Posted by Pond

I find AutoGlym rubber and vinyl care stuff easier to use and just as good TBH..and it's a lot cheaper.

They are all silicone-based jizz, so do the same thing.

Word of caution. Those make rubber look shiny and nice but gave squeaks in tail lid etc. The compound isn't great in my experience on seals and rubber stops etc.

[SkyJawa]

Yep, disagree. Have both the AG and Sonax Gumifledger, the latter is much better.