VCT how long till I can park
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kartracer23
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I think the adhesive I used says 24 hrs. before applying polish. Not sure about parking on it.
One note: Before you start putting down polish, make sure it's absolutely perfectly clean. I wet mopped it real good about 3 times and still didn't get it clean (should have hit it with a microfiber mop too). Anything on there will seal down to the tile in your first application - dust, dirt, etc. I even have a few hairs in mine. I've got about 10 coats of polish on mine now, so the dirt, dust and hairs are going to stay put for a while.
One note: Before you start putting down polish, make sure it's absolutely perfectly clean. I wet mopped it real good about 3 times and still didn't get it clean (should have hit it with a microfiber mop too). Anything on there will seal down to the tile in your first application - dust, dirt, etc. I even have a few hairs in mine. I've got about 10 coats of polish on mine now, so the dirt, dust and hairs are going to stay put for a while.
kartracer23
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roger55
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SteveB
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Not true. I've had my VCT installed for 2 1/2 years and not even a hint of tiles moving, cracking or lifting. Three cars are in my garage and one of them is constantly moved around on dollies (3 cars is a tight fit). My wife administers the ultimate torture test as she has the nasty habit of cranking the steering wheel just prior to shut down, still no harm done.
Yes, tires will stain the tiles over a period of time. I have no intention of parking my vehicles on a floor mat or taking the time to slide pieces of carpet under the tires. Instead you can design your layout to incorporate a darker tile wherever the tires come into contact with the VCT. The staining will not be as evident on darker tiles.
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HiHoSilver
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Installed in May
One day to install tile, the next day clean and polish, next morning I starting parking.
No problems so far.
I am actually thinking of coating my floor with Wolverine clear epoxy to keep tiles from staining and eliminate the need to polish every couple of months. (polish shows scuff marks, pain in the a**)
One day to install tile, the next day clean and polish, next morning I starting parking.
No problems so far.
I am actually thinking of coating my floor with Wolverine clear epoxy to keep tiles from staining and eliminate the need to polish every couple of months. (polish shows scuff marks, pain in the a**)
roger55
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Keep us posted if you use the Wolverine on your VCT. Would like to see pictures of that too.
Check out the urethane from Wolverine also before you decide on the clear epoxy.
AS another member said in another post:
"Try also a clear acetate sheet- like for an overhead projector. They will protect your floor from tire marks and remain relatively un-noticed. Pick them up at Staples or Office Depot."
I think this is a great idea!
Bump from the grave...
Has anyone tried this clear acetate idea? I just VCT'd my garage last night and despite trying several design ideas where there would be darker tiles under the tires, this is the design I liked the best:
What would happen if you waxed sheets of acetate onto the floor under where your tires will typically sit? Would it be obnoxiously obvious under the wax? Or would it just make more sense to put the acetate on top of the wax (maybe while it's almost dry?) and not try to cover it? Or is this just a terrible idea?
Eventually (Spring) I think I will put a clear epoxy over the tiles, but until then a physical barrier like this might be a nice solution to keep the tiles from yellowing.
roger55
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Clear epoxy will yellow. Not a good idea with the color tiles you have.
Isn't there a way to seal the epoxy with urethane that prevents yellowing?
roger55
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No. Sealing it won't stop it from getting the UV that will yellow it. It might make it take a little longer but over time it will still yellow.
Gotcha. I thought I had read that a UV resistant urethane would prevent yellowing.
roger55
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Urethane clears (as long as they aren't oil based) wont yellow but I don't know of one that would adhere well directly to the tiles.
Yeah, I've heard that's a bad idea.
Read this, seems like there is a clear epoxy that won't yellow!
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62510
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62510
roger55
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You didn't read that closely. The epoxy will still yellow. Just slower.
JimVonBaden
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Just polish it and put carpet mats under your tires.
Mine is almost 2 years old and I never did anything but clean and mop polish it.
Jim
Mine is almost 2 years old and I never did anything but clean and mop polish it.
Jim
Just polish it and put carpet mats under your tires.
Mine is almost 2 years old and I never did anything but clean and mop polish it.
Jim
Do you put carpet under yours?
I'm leaning towards just waxing, but this acetate idea caught my eye. Almost like Lamin-X for the floor.
Edit: Nice looking bike, btw. BMW GS? Can't tell from my phone.
Edit 2: Definitely some kind of R-bike. Very cool...
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JimVonBaden
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Do you put carpet under yours?
I'm leaning towards just waxing, but this acetate idea caught my eye. Almost like Lamin-X for the floor.
Edit: Nice looking bike, btw. BMW GS? Can't tell from my phone.
Edit 2: Definitely some kind of R-bike. Very cool...
I never have, but I park my car in there only rarely when the weather turns bad. My bikes live in there and it is a working garage.
Yeah, a 2005 R1200GS:
Jim
Great looking bike. I love the R bikes. I looked at the R850R and R1100R for a long time before I settled on my R65LS. Totally different creatures, but they still have that classic boxer engine at their core.
Thanks for your input on the tile. I'll probably just stick with wax for now and see how it holds up. It's a garage, not a museum. I'll just be happy not to be working on a concrete floor anymore.
Thanks for your input on the tile. I'll probably just stick with wax for now and see how it holds up. It's a garage, not a museum. I'll just be happy not to be working on a concrete floor anymore.
JimVonBaden
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I really enjoyed my R65:
Thanks for your input on the tile. I'll probably just stick with wax for now and see how it holds up. It's a garage, not a museum. I'll just be happy not to be working on a concrete floor anymore.
Were I to do it again I would have gone with Porcelain Tile. However, VCT works great in that I can clean it easily, it is a nice smooth surface to work on, and looks good.
Jim
nvbigblue
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I really enjoyed my R65:
Were I to do it again I would have gone with Porcelain Tile. However, VCT works great in that I can clean it easily, it is a nice smooth surface to work on, and looks good.
Jim
Beautiful bike. Must have been a similar year to mine, no? Early to mid 80s?
And yeah, porcelain would have been top on my list, but I'm not sure how long we'll be in this house, so it was tough to justify the significantly higher cost.
Big fan of AMC??
You'd be crazy if you weren't.
My '83 CJ7 was my first car and we've stuck by each other through thick and thin (as if it had a choice, lol). Next summer I will have owned it for longer than I ever didn't own it (if that makes any sense) and I felt I would be remiss not to give a nod to its maker.
For better or for worse, they just don't make them like they used to.
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nvbigblue
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You'd be crazy if you weren't.
My '83 CJ7 was my first car and we've stuck by each other through thick and thin (as if it had a choice, lol). Next summer I will have owned it for longer than I ever didn't own it (if that makes any sense) and I felt I would be remiss not to give a nod to its maker.
For better or for worse, they just don't make them like they used to.
Nope, they sure don't.
I had an Eagle SX-4. I loved that car. Except for the SR4 ******... Put a bunch of miles on it, and it spun a bearing. Dropped a engine and ****** from a CJ into. Everyone told me wasn't going to work, but it was a bolt in.
Then, when the one of the ****** to transfer case adapter (factory) bolts broke and drained all the gear oil out going down the road, I swapped in an auto ****** from an Eagle wagon. I only sold it when the bracket holding the driver side front axle housing broke. Axle housing dropped, the half-shaft pulled out of the inner cup, bounced around for half a second then got lodged, locking the front left tire up. Luckily I was only doing about 50 when it happened. 
Gotta love a car with Body by Fisher, ignition by Ford, Jeep engine, Chrysler ******, axles by Dana... 
You might do what my friend did for his Camaro... he bought floor mats with the Chevy logo on them to park his car on.
Good luck!
NV
Nope, they sure don't.
I had an Eagle SX-4. I loved that car. Except for the SR4 ******... Put a bunch of miles on it, and it spun a bearing. Dropped a engine and ****** from a CJ into. Everyone told me wasn't going to work, but it was a bolt in.
You might do what my friend did for his Camaro... he bought floor mats with the Chevy logo on them to park his car on.
Good luck!
NV
Yeah, it's hilarious working on the CJ. You need metric and SAE tools because of the hodge podge of different vendors that supplied components. Don't forget the GM steering box!!
And you're right, the SR4 was really only good as a boat anchor and honestly only marginal at that. I was lucky to get the T5. It's just fine for the 258 and moderate wheeling. 200K original miles on it and the D300 transfer case with zero issues (knock on wood).
rburke65
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Start another tread on the bikes.
JimVonBaden
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if you used the correct adhesive and used it properly, you can get on it immediately. its a pressure sensitive adhesive so traffic is encouraged to a certain extent. if you are going to polish, seal, wax, etc, then you need to follow directions for that product. years ago i just used mop and glo, but now there are an array of products.