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Papa Willy's Traxion Tonic Tire Prep, GFR-6019

Papa Willy's Traxion Tonic Tire Prep, GFR-6019

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Papa Willy's Traxion Tonic Tire Prep, GFR-6019

Papa Willys Traxion Tonic is one of the Best Selling and Race Winning Tire Preps on the market… We have RC Race Car Tire Prep for DirtOval, Off-road, Concrete, Asphalt, and Carpet RaceTracks… We are all about RC Racing and want to be a part of your race season!

Papa Willy’s Bubble Gum Traxion Tonic-
Designed for cold weather applications
For Track Temperatures that are 55° or colder
Aggressive Tonic and will soften the tire adding physical and dynamic grip to the rubber
To use:
Apply Papa Willy’s Bubble Gum Tonic directly to clean, dry tires. May be applied directly before racing; however, for best results multiple applications allowing the Tonic to soak into the rubber is preferred. As a race day prep, apply Bubble Gum Tonic 5-20 minutes before the next race. Adjust application time based on ambient temperature, humidity, etc. Bubble Gum Tonic is an aggressive blend and could cause damage to rubber RC tires. Bubble Gum Tonic is not recommended for super or mega soft tire compounds and user discretion is advised.

Yellow Banana Traxion Tonic-
Rubber Tire Dirt Oval Prep
Banana Scent
Race Proven
To Use: 
On looser night-time wet dirt (not muddy)
Papa Willy’s Yellow Banana Tonic is hand blended and formulated for tracks that contain some moisture in the run line. These include a looser night-time wet dirt (not muddy) condition to indoor high bite conditions and all in between. Whether you’re on black dirt to red clay and various combinations of each, lap times will benefit from Papa Willy’s Yellow Banana Tonic.

Black Sunshine Tonic
When it comes to motorsports domination, one name ranks above the others: BLOOMQUIST.
Love him or hate him, Scott Bloomquist was known as smooth, calculated, consistent and FAST every time he unloaded.
As we were testing our new dark colored Tonic one name came to mind:
Introducing Papa Willy’s Black Sunshine Tonic! Black Sunshine is a versatile product – as a break-in conditioner and as a traction enhancing Tonic. Black Sunshine will excel in hard packed loose top conditions as well as hammer down fast paced tracks. To finish it off, Black Sunshine boasts a scent that will drive the competition, as well as the ladies, crazy.
To use:
As a break-in conditioner: lightly scuff the tire to expose fresh rubber. Apply Black Sunshine Tonic with mild heat.
As a Traxion Tonic: apply Black Sunshine Tonic to clean, dry tires 5-20 minutes before your next run, dabbing any excess off at run time.

Papa Willy’s Strawbery Red Traxion Tonic
Dry-slick Dirt Oval Prep
Strawberry Scent
Race Proven
Use on High Bite or Loose Dirt
Papa Willy’s Strawberry Red Traxion Tonic is a rubber tire prep specifically formulated for those Dry-Slick, hard to get a hold of surfaces where drivability and consistency win races. With a hint of strawberry scent, the Red Tonic sees podiums throughout the country on high-bite and loose-dirt applications.
To use:
Apply Papa Willy’s Strawberry Red directly to clean tires. May be applied directly before racing, but works best when allowed to “dry-in”. We recommend applying at least 5 minutes before racing.

Dark Horse Traxion Tonic
For use on high bite/high grip surfaces
Inspired by the Dark Horse Racing Team of Justin and Quinten Haley, Dark Horse Tonic (DH) is a specialty Tonic for *specialty applications. DH adds grip to tires without excessive softening allowing the racer to use more aggressive chassis setups while combating the dreaded “traction roll” on high bite/high grip surfaces. Often, a more aggressive setup equals faster corner speed and lower lap times.
Dark Horse
noun 1. A candidate or competitor about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins or succeeds.
Inspired by the Dark Horse Racing Team of Justin and Quinten Haley, Dark Horse Tonic (DH) is a specialty Tonic for *specialty applications. DH adds grip to tires without excessive softening allowing the racer to use more aggressive chassis setups while combating the dreaded “traction roll” on high bite/high grip surfaces. Often, a more aggressive setup equals faster corner speed and lower lap times.
To use, apply Dark Horse Tonic to tires 5-20 minutes before the next run. More applications equals better performance.
If tire softening is required, we recommend Papa Willy’s Tire Tenderizer prior to using Dark Horse.
*DH is not for every application.

Pink Watermelon Traxion Tonic
Rubber Tire Dirt Oval Prep
Watermelon Scent
Race Proven
Use on High Bite or Loose Dirt
Papa Willy’s Pink Watermelon is our newest addition to the Traxion Tonic lineup for rubber tires. Our Pink formula is becoming a winning favorite across the country as our Team Drivers have placed it on the podium time and time again during our testing. Because of the unique blend, Pink does not dry as quickly as our other Tonics and works well when paired with our Clear Tonic.
To use:
Apply Papa Willy’s Pink Watermelon directly to clean tires. Pink Tonic works best when applied 5-20 minutes before racing (the longer the better) and dabbing off any excess before hitting the track. We recommend using our Clear Tonic prep activator prior to applying Pink but is not necessary.

Papa Willy’s G.RIP Cleaner
Rubber Tire Pre-Prep Wash
Ultimate Deep Cleaning for Rubber Tires
Race Proven
Dirt Deflecting Properties
Papa Willy’s G.RIP Cleaner is a 3-in-1 product designed to tackle three of the biggest, yet most overlooked obstacles in RC racing.
First, G.RIP Cleaner has been designed to offer ultimate deep cleaning for rubber radio-controlled car tires.
Secondly, G.RIP Cleaner provides dirt deflecting properties which help the tire run cleaner and avoid “sealing up” during a race.
Finally, G.RIP Cleaner is the perfect pre-prep wash, deep cleaning the pores and allowing your choice of Papa Willy’s Traxion Tonic to go deeper into the rubber prior to racing.
To use:
Papa Willy’s G.RIP Cleaner is a concentrate, however, may be used at full strength.
G.RIP is water-based, and may be mixed with anything water-based – water, Simple Green, etc, or as Papa Willy’s recommends, cleaning vinegar.
To use as a concentrate, mix one part (bottle) of G.RIP Cleaner with 2-4 parts (bottles) of your choice of a water-based solution. Spray liberally to dirty tires and allow to soak for 1-3 minutes. Rinse with water. For heavy dirt a second cleaning or additional scrubbing may be necessary.
Used straight:
Clean tires with water, dab dry and apply straight G.RIP Cleaner. Allow 1-3 minutes soak time and wipe with a clean towel. For heavy dirt, a second cleaning or additional scrubbing may be necessary.
Once tires are dry apply your choice of Papa Willy’s Traxion Tonic as you Prepare for Victory.
For best results repeat this process after each race.

Papa Willy’s Tire Tenderizer
Rubber Tire Softening Agent
Drops the durometer reading on RC rubber tires
Very Aggressive Tonic
Papa Willy’s Tire Tenderizer is an aggressive rubber tire softening agent designed to drop the durometer reading on RC rubber tires.
Caution: this is a very aggressive Tonic and could cause damage to tires. Use at your own risk!
To use, apply liberally to clean tires and allow to dry. More applications result in softer rubber. Excessive applications may cause damage. Do not allow the product to “pool” on one area of the tire.
Keep away from children. By using this product you assume all risk and responsibility associated with its use.

Papa Willy’s Green Apple Traxion Tonic
Very Dry Loose Dirt Oval Prep
Green Apple Scent
Our Most Aggressive Tire Prep
Race Proven
For Mudboss stock Slash (Spec Tires)
The inspiration for Papa Willy’s Green Apple Tonic was originally for use on spec tires such as Mudboss stock Slash spec tires and was going to be called “Boss Sauce”; however, reports are rolling in that the Green Tonic is a beast on very dry, loose dirt on race compound tires. With a hint of fresh green apples, Papa Willy’s Green is the Most Aggressive Tonic in our current line up.
*NOTE – in controlled lab results this product shows to weaken and soften rubber tires to a point where they are able to be torn with bare hands. Use cautiously and conservatively.
To use:
As Boss Sauce:
Because most spec tires are composed of harder rubber we recommend a series of prepping and bagging the tires wet with our Green Tonic 3 to 4 days in a row prior to race day. Then, while at the track apply the Papa Willy’s Traxion Tonic of your choice to clean tires 5-20 minutes before the next run.
For Race Tires:
Papa Willy’s Green Tonic dries faster than our Gold or Red Tonics, so it’s favorable to apply the Green Tonic to clean tires 1-5 minutes prior to the next run.
**Please note – due to the great demand for the product we are bringing it to market early. Test results are still coming in. If you are unsure of which Tonic would work best for you feel free to message us through our Facebook page.

Papa Willy’s Prep Activator  – Papa Willy’s “Clear”  
Prep Activator
Allows Prep to go Deeper into the Carcass of the Tire
New Tires will Come in Faster
Brings older Tires Back to Life
The Clear Tonic was developed to be used as a prep activator, by letting the rubber open and allow the Traxion Tonic of your choice to go deeper into the carcass of the tire. This allows new tires to come in faster and allows older tires to mature with age.
• To use as Prep Activator: apply generously to tires 1-5 minutes before applying your favorite Papa Willy’s Traxion Tonic. PW Clear dries in extremely fast, allowing the prep to go deeper into the tire for even longer lasting, more consistent runs.
• To use for new tire break-in: After scuffing in tires, apply Papa Willy’s Clear Tonic evenly to the tires. After drying, apply your Papa Willy’s Traxion Tonic of choice and bag the tires wet.
• To use as tire prep: Apply Papa Willy’s Clear as you would any other Papa Willy’s Traxion Tonic IMMEDIATELY before running. Papa Willy’s Clear dries extremely fast. Although PW Clear was never intended as a tire prep, some racers have found success using it as a stand-alone prep during our pre-release testing.

Why Use Papa Willy’s…
Benefits of using Our RC Race Car Tire Prep
We know there’s lots of rc race car tire prep on the market, and we’re honored that so many have given Papa Willy’s a shot and found out for themselves what we have to offer. But, we understand there’s still a lot of racers that are trying to decide if our product would be beneficial to their racing program. So, here’s what we hear most often after someone uses Papa Willy’s Traxion Tonic:

More Traction, Long Lasting, Light Wear, Sweet Scent, Clean Application, Fast Acting, Fresh Feel. Papa Willy’s Traxion Tonic is also safe on foam inserts and does not deteriorate tire glue

WARNING: PLEASE READ
Papa Willy’s Traxion Tonic is a blend of chemicals that enhances the traction on RC car tires. Do not take internally. Do not use in eyes. Avoid contact with skin. Not intended for children. Use precautions when using. By purchasing this product the user assumes all liability associated with miss use of this product.

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