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jer
Sep 20, 2002, 4:12 PM
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I saw an instructional here...or SOMEWHERE online the other day about getting your sticky rubber like new with some process of bleach and whatnot.
I have done the searches- rec.climbing, supertopo, here...just can't seem to find it. Anyone know where it's at?
Thakns in advance,
Jer
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boz84
Sep 20, 2002, 4:28 PM
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I don't know of any chemical process., but basically what you'll be doingis removing the oxidized rubber from the sole.
As the exposed rubber gets old, it oxidizes, which reduces its frictional properties. Some of the ways to get rid of the old rubber is to rub the two soles together for a bit, which can help some, or if you wanna go hogwild you can take out something more abrasive, like sandpaper (but go easy on this, this is your "sole" we're talking about.
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climbincajun
Sep 20, 2002, 4:28 PM
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i dont know anything about that...
but I just use a scouring pad to refresh the rubber on my shoes. keep one handy when youre cragging. a couple wipes before roping up will take off dirt and oxidized rubber and make those feet stick. You can periodically give them a more thourough rubbing.
A fine grit sanpaper will work, too. Just dont go overboard!!!
I dont know about the bleach thing. I would be hesitant to put harsh chemicals on my fine climbing wear.
[ This Message was edited by: climbincajun on 2002-09-20 09:44 ]
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chuckd278
Sep 20, 2002, 4:45 PM
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you can use a rag with a mix of about 75% simple green and about 25% water. Scrub the soles with this mixture and make sure you let it dry before use. This cleans off some of the old rubber and is not as hard on your shoes like sandpaper.
Chuck
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wigglestick
Sep 20, 2002, 4:54 PM
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Spit works pretty well but rubbing alchol will make them grip like new.
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msecoda
Sep 20, 2002, 5:15 PM
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Chuck,
does the simple green make them slippery. I know I have used that a for cleaning (non climbing) and can never seem to get it all off. Once it get's wet again it is super slick
climb safe
Mike
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chuckd278
Sep 20, 2002, 7:04 PM
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Msecoda,
I have never had trouble with it. I think I forgot to say that I have already mixed the concentrated mixture with water. If you read on the side of the bottle it tells you the ratio of the mix. And then I dilute the mixture with 1/4 more water so that I am cleaning with mostly water in my solution. I have climbed almost everything, but limestone after cleaning my shoes this way with no apparent problems. I use it on C4 rubber, but have not tried it with others.
Chuck
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joemor
Sep 20, 2002, 11:11 PM
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click the "articles" link at the top, theres an article there about this very thing.
joe
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