Removing newly mounted tubulars

<< I need to put some teflon tape between my valves and extenders but have just had the tubulars
glued on. Can I remove them to do this job and if I do should I re glue them or just mount them
again ?? >>

Peel them off carefully to avoid pulling the base tape loose. Apply a fresh coat of same type glue
to rims, remount tires, pump up to 120 psi, allow to dry at least 8 hrs before riding.

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Quoted message said:

I need to put some teflon tape between my valves and extenders but have just had the tubulars
glued on. Can I remove them to do this job and if I do should I re glue them or just mount them
again ??

Thanks

Peter

Is this THAT important to you that the valve extenders don't leak that you're going to go thru the
process of re-gluing the tires again?

If so, then see the post above mine. Since there's a layer of glue on both surfaces already, all you
need is a thin layer on the rim.

Mike

peterwright said:

Quoted message said:

I need to put some teflon tape between my valves and extenders but have just had the tubulars
glued on.

I've seen Tufo extenders advertised that have o-rings.

You could also try putting some plumber's pipe dope in the female threads of your adapter (small
tube near the teflon tape at Lowe's or Home Depot). Usually only applied to the male threads but a
little packed into the adapter threads with a Q-Tip might give you enough lubrication and seal to
avoid peeling off a new tire.

Another advantage for clinchers, long-stem tubes are sometimes easier to get than shorties these
days. --Tom Paterson