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Old 07-27-2013, 09:56 AM   #1
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Default white wall tire cleaning

What's the best cleaner to clean the WW tires? Years ago I used a small brass brush, back in the 50's and 60's, I don't remember the cleaner we used.

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Old 07-27-2013, 10:08 AM   #2
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Bleacher White Wall Tire Cleaner comes up often here.
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Old 07-27-2013, 10:11 AM   #3
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And others say Simple Green.
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Old 07-27-2013, 10:16 AM   #4
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Do a search and you'll come across many threads on this subject.
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Old 07-27-2013, 10:34 AM   #5
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Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. No chemicals. Been using them for several years.
It took the yellow away when all the other stuff wouldn't.


http://www.mrclean.com/en_US/magic-eraser.do
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Old 07-27-2013, 10:42 AM   #6
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I use Wesleys bleach white on my perpetually brown-white walls.
Really strong stuff that will screw up your paint if you are careless with splashing.
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Old 07-27-2013, 10:51 AM   #7
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Ditto for the Wesleys,ken ct.
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Old 07-27-2013, 07:24 PM   #8
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Any tips on keeping them white? Besides cleaning them... Often. Ha.

Is there a coating that could be put on?
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Old 07-27-2013, 09:13 PM   #9
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Superclean is the best product I've found. No abrasives needed! They don't get "brown" and stay whiter, longer. Ron W
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Old 07-28-2013, 06:32 AM   #10
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Lots of water, brillo pad, soft brush and rinse.
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Old 07-28-2013, 08:08 AM   #11
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Westleys Bleach White, as its name implys contains bleach. I recently contacted the tire manufactures about the brown bleed through problem on the white sidewalls. They all recommended not to use bleach or any product containing bleach on rubber. I now use Simple Green and a lot of elbow greese.
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Old 07-28-2013, 08:49 AM   #12
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I've tried everything and nothing works like Harley Davidson white wall cleaner. It will make them snow white with very little effort. Dad's white walls had turn brown and it made them snow white. Try it and you will be shocked at the results!
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Old 07-28-2013, 09:08 AM   #13
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SOS pads with soap ................
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Old 07-28-2013, 10:38 PM   #14
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That's what I use too. SOS pads. works great
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