Soft hockey wheels work like an eraser, allowing you to perform "hockey stops" on a plastic floor using what are known as "soft" wheels. But, after a season or so they become hard and no longer grip the surface. I thought about experimenting with dipping the wheels ( not the bearings ) in coke or pepsi then letting that movie theater floor stickyness; hopefully take effect. But, then I guess it would slow me down and we can't have that. Are there any chemists out there that can help us out? New wheels can cost between $40 - $80 a pop.
2006-09-25 12:16:30 · 3 answers · asked by jesseurban13 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
The problem with applying adhesives to your wheels is that invariably they will not all STAY on your wheels. Some of it will wear off on on the skating surface, and whoever owns that skating surface may not be peachy keen on you doing that, if you catch my drift. It sounds to me like a good way of getting banned from wherever you play.
I once knew someone who swore by freezing the wheels to make them go faster and stay longer. Whenever you're cleaning your bearings, he suggested that you put the remainder of the wheel in the freezer for a while. I've never tried it, myself, but it might be worth a shot.
2006-09-25 13:25:57 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try looking for a substance called E150d.
Very cheap and very useful.
Will work.
2006-09-25 12:26:59 · answer #2 · answered by Tanjoubi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try belt dressing from a farm supply store....works great...not really sticky like glue
2006-09-25 12:19:43 · answer #3 · answered by darmax 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋