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rob mcdonald · 09-19-2011, 11:59 PM

Can someone recommended a goog White Wall Cleaner please.

Mike V. Florida · 09-20-2011, 12:04 AM

Take a look here;

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40769

1931 flamingo · 09-20-2011, 06:34 PM

I use Westley's (?), on all 6 of them.
Paul in CT

Fred · 09-20-2011, 06:40 PM

Semi Gloss Black Paint !!

roccaas · 09-20-2011, 07:57 PM

SOS or Brillo Steel Wool + Soap pads.

petew · 09-20-2011, 08:32 PM

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400 grit wet sandpaper on a rubber block and soapy water. May sound harsh but for yellowed white walls it works like a charm.
For light dirt or smudges Westleys or Soft Scrub with bleach is the ticket.

29restorod · 09-20-2011, 11:06 PM

Coker and Diamondback both say NEVER EVER,use Wesleys White wall cleaner. Both companys recomend Brillo pads or similar. I scrub them about once a year with Brillo or SOS. Then every time I take the car out I wipe the white walls down with Simple Green,or Soft Scrub.

V4F · 09-21-2011, 08:29 AM

Coker and Diamondback both say NEVER EVER,use Wesleys White wall cleaner.
do you know why ?? ................ steve

29restorod · 09-21-2011, 10:26 AM

In one of their catalogs,they claim the chemicals in Wesleys pulls the oil out of the white wall, causing premature cracking. I have had trouble with Coker tires cracking,and they would not warranty them. Diamondback claims their white walls will never crack or turn yellow,but don't use Weselys on them. Never store tires so black is touching white,that will cause yellowing in that spot. I once leaned two tires against the wall,while I pulled the rear axle. After several weeks I had a yellow spot about 2" X 1/2",that spot won't come out.

V4F · 09-21-2011, 10:29 AM

damn , ive been using westley's for yrs . guess ill go with sos soap pads . thank you .. steve

Special Coupe Frank · 09-21-2011, 12:07 PM

I think it depends on how much you drive the vehicle...

If it's a show car that you are not likely to wear the tires-out, might want to avoid Westley's...

If you're like me, and drive the car a lot, and your tires will be bald in two or three years, I'd use the Bleche-White.

Been using the stuff on my drivers of the last 25 years, probably three to four times a season at most on a given car...

The tires were always worn to baloney-skins before there was any serious sidewall cracking.

The white rubber DOES deteriorate more quickly due to UV and oxygen degradation than does rubber compounded with carbon black ( which is one reason tire makers got away from all-white tires in the first place ! ).

Ken/SC · 09-21-2011, 08:19 PM

I use a Mr. Clean pad, Soap and water. The Wesleys will mess up your paint on your wheels.

Del in NE Ohio · 09-22-2011, 06:11 AM

i HAVE USED WESLEY'S ON MY 10 YEAR OLD WHITEWALLS AND IT WORKS GREAT! However, try not to inhale any of that stuff... you'll wheeze all nite!!

I went back to using a wet sponge with Cascade dish washing detergent.. works just as good. I dump a little from the box on the wet sponge and start scrubbing. The dry detergent has a somewhat abrasive action as it cleans with the water in the sponge.

Will N · 09-22-2011, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve norcal

damn , ive been using westley's for yrs . guess ill go with sos soap pads . thank you .. steve

You've been using the product for years. Have you noticed any problems with cracking in your experience?

V4F · 09-22-2011, 08:10 AM

well they do have what looks to be age tracks . wouldnt really call them cracks . i will have to reevaluate what im doing . i use sos , then westleys .......... steve

mkmskm · 09-22-2011, 08:16 AM

After seeing an add in Hemmings I bought some of the Detail Pro white wall wipes and they work great for the occasional maintance and cleanups without the need for water, or in the case of Westley's rubber gloves. Whitewallwipes.net

Clem Clement · 09-22-2011, 10:23 AM

Don't yer womens clean yer www fer ya?

Glenn C. · 09-22-2011, 10:26 AM

The wife uses SOS pads on the white wall tires, and refuses to use anything else.

09-19-2011, 11:59 PM	#1
rob mcdonald Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 103	White Wall Cleaner Can someone recommended a goog White Wall Cleaner please.

09-20-2011, 12:04 AM	#2
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: White Wall Cleaner Take a look here; https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40769 __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

09-20-2011, 06:34 PM	#3
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: White Wall Cleaner I use Westley's (?), on all 6 of them. Paul in CT

09-20-2011, 06:40 PM	#4
Fred BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 1,421	Re: White Wall Cleaner Semi Gloss Black Paint !!

09-20-2011, 07:57 PM	#5
roccaas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,300	Re: White Wall Cleaner SOS or Brillo Steel Wool + Soap pads. __________________ 20 years ago we had Johnny Cash, Steve Jobs, and Bob Hope. Now we have no Cash, no Jobs, and no Hope...please don't let Kevin Bacon die!

09-20-2011, 08:32 PM	#6
petew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mebane, NC Posts: 188	Re: White Wall Cleaner Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 400 grit wet sandpaper on a rubber block and soapy water. May sound harsh but for yellowed white walls it works like a charm. For light dirt or smudges Westleys or Soft Scrub with bleach is the ticket.

09-20-2011, 11:06 PM	#7
29restorod Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South East Michigan Posts: 229	Re: White Wall Cleaner Coker and Diamondback both say NEVER EVER,use Wesleys White wall cleaner. Both companys recomend Brillo pads or similar. I scrub them about once a year with Brillo or SOS. Then every time I take the car out I wipe the white walls down with Simple Green,or Soft Scrub. __________________ If you think SBC's are "Old School" you are not old enough.

09-21-2011, 08:29 AM	#8
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: White Wall Cleaner Coker and Diamondback both say NEVER EVER,use Wesleys White wall cleaner. do you know why ?? ................ steve __________________ V4f

09-21-2011, 10:26 AM	#9
29restorod Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South East Michigan Posts: 229	Re: White Wall Cleaner In one of their catalogs,they claim the chemicals in Wesleys pulls the oil out of the white wall, causing premature cracking. I have had trouble with Coker tires cracking,and they would not warranty them. Diamondback claims their white walls will never crack or turn yellow,but don't use Weselys on them. Never store tires so black is touching white,that will cause yellowing in that spot. I once leaned two tires against the wall,while I pulled the rear axle. After several weeks I had a yellow spot about 2" X 1/2",that spot won't come out. __________________ If you think SBC's are "Old School" you are not old enough.

09-21-2011, 10:29 AM	#10
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: White Wall Cleaner damn , ive been using westley's for yrs . guess ill go with sos soap pads . thank you .. steve __________________ V4f

09-21-2011, 12:07 PM	#11
Special Coupe Frank Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Penna Posts: 2,108	Re: White Wall Cleaner I think it depends on how much you drive the vehicle... If it's a show car that you are not likely to wear the tires-out, might want to avoid Westley's... If you're like me, and drive the car a lot, and your tires will be bald in two or three years, I'd use the Bleche-White. Been using the stuff on my drivers of the last 25 years, probably three to four times a season at most on a given car... The tires were always worn to baloney-skins before there was any serious sidewall cracking. The white rubber DOES deteriorate more quickly due to UV and oxygen degradation than does rubber compounded with carbon black ( which is one reason tire makers got away from all-white tires in the first place ! ). Last edited by Special Coupe Frank; 09-22-2011 at 10:30 AM.

09-21-2011, 08:19 PM	#12
Ken/SC Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 92	Re: White Wall Cleaner I use a Mr. Clean pad, Soap and water. The Wesleys will mess up your paint on your wheels.

09-22-2011, 06:11 AM	#13
Del in NE Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbiana,OH Posts: 461	Re: White Wall Cleaner i HAVE USED WESLEY'S ON MY 10 YEAR OLD WHITEWALLS AND IT WORKS GREAT! However, try not to inhale any of that stuff... you'll wheeze all nite!! I went back to using a wet sponge with Cascade dish washing detergent.. works just as good. I dump a little from the box on the wet sponge and start scrubbing. The dry detergent has a somewhat abrasive action as it cleans with the water in the sponge.

09-22-2011, 08:10 AM	#15
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: White Wall Cleaner well they do have what looks to be age tracks . wouldnt really call them cracks . i will have to reevaluate what im doing . i use sos , then westleys .......... steve __________________ V4f

09-22-2011, 08:16 AM	#16
mkmskm Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 202	Re: White Wall Cleaner After seeing an add in Hemmings I bought some of the Detail Pro white wall wipes and they work great for the occasional maintance and cleanups without the need for water, or in the case of Westley's rubber gloves. Whitewallwipes.net

09-22-2011, 10:23 AM	#17
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: White Wall Cleaner Don't yer womens clean yer www fer ya?

09-22-2011, 10:26 AM	#18
Glenn C. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Didsbury Alberta Posts: 838	Re: White Wall Cleaner The wife uses SOS pads on the white wall tires, and refuses to use anything else.