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a guy · 06-19-2015, 01:19 PM

My 1929 roadster white walls are a little yellow.. Any recommendations on cleaning? Don't want to ruin them. Thanks for advise.

Redbird · 06-19-2015, 01:40 PM

Brillo pad or White wall cleaner from Walmart.

Bruce · 06-19-2015, 02:28 PM

SimpleGreen and a big sponge.

2935ford · 06-19-2015, 04:26 PM

FWIW not Model A tires but my '35 Firestone front white walls turned a bit yellow and I did not find anything to get them white again. The side walls were very hard compare to the rear tires which I never had a problem with keeping them white.

31 Model A · 06-19-2015, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce

SimpleGreen and a big sponge.

I agree about Simple Green. Spray it on, let it sit for a couple minutes, wash with a soft bristle brush, rinse, do one more time. Finished

BILL WILLIAMSON · 06-19-2015, 06:45 PM

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Try kitchen cleanser, or Clorox, or "maybe" a good scrub with acetone & 0000 STEEL WOOL to get down to a better layer of white?? I've sometimes had to wet sand them with a medium grit wet type sandpaper. I'm sure you'll find some WHITE, down there, SOMEWHERE?? If all else fails, use a HIGH QUALITY, PROFESSIONAL, BLACK LEATHER DYE!!!--LOL--I couldn't RESIST saying that, PLEASE forgive me.
Bill W.

Dick Carne · 06-19-2015, 06:54 PM

The initial whitewalls on our fordor turned a very nice shade of tan shortly after putting them on the car, and before it was ever driven. Fortunately, we had purchased these from Coker Tire, and they agreed to replace them given my inability to ever get them back to a clean "white". The second set was better, but still prone to turn brown despite having used all of the standard whitewall cleaners folks typically recommend. I did not realize just how brown this second set was until a friend parked next to ours while both cars were having upholstery work done... so I called Coker again, and again they have agreed to replace them subject to an adjustment for wear. This third set seems to be holding up, but I've still got my fingers crossed. If you still have a fair amount of tread left, I might suggest that you consider contacting the tire company you purchased your tires from to see if they might be willing to work with you on this. I've been impressed so far with the folks at Coker.

C26Pinelake · 06-19-2015, 09:02 PM

I use a product called Spray Nine! Let it sit a couple minutes and the brown runs off the tires. Wash it off and spray once more and brush with a regular car wash brush. Amazing results !
Wayne

Larry Jenkins · 06-19-2015, 09:43 PM

Old, but very good!

Paint a thin coat of straight Murphy's Oil Soap on your whitewalls. Let set about 20 minutes.

Scrub lightly with a soft brush and clear water. Let dry.

You will be absolutely amazed! Super white!

Larry

SeaSlugs · 06-20-2015, 12:21 AM

Wesleys bleach white - works great! Wally world has it as most auto parts stores. Spray it on and watch them turn white, regular ol scotch bright pad very light rubbing then hose em off, will be "bleach" white

1931 flamingo · 06-20-2015, 06:06 PM

X2
Paul in CT My whites are from the 80's, F/stones, New Zealand.

billy myers · 12-12-2015, 10:02 PM

ez off oven cleaner in yellow can

mshmodela · 12-13-2015, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce

SimpleGreen and a big sponge.

A great, very low cost made in ohio product that cuts great like a razor!!!

JBill · 12-13-2015, 09:21 AM

I've used Bleche-White for fifty years. Nothing's better.

Binger · 12-13-2015, 09:41 AM

Another vote for Wesley's Bleach White. I have used it for years and never found anything better.

captndan · 12-13-2015, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaSlugs

Wesleys bleach white - works great! Wally world has it as most auto parts stores. Spray it on and watch them turn white, regular ol scotch bright pad very light rubbing then hose em off, will be "bleach" white

^^^This

modelAtony · 12-13-2015, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by a guy

My 1929 roadster white walls are a little yellow.. Any recommendations on cleaning? Don't want to ruin them. Thanks for advise.

If you have Firestone and they are from Coker Yes they will yellow. I have always run Goodyear and they don't yellow , at least mine don't. Wesley's and a little comet cleaner and brush will work wonders. Have fun modelAtony tony white Lafayette, LA

Tomy Turbos · 12-13-2015, 06:36 PM

I'm the the Wesley's Club as well.

Go to the drive-thru wash, work your way around the car from one wheel to the next. Grab a stack of Quarters and hit them with 'Rinse' from about an inch away. Works Wonders.

Also, Bleche-White seems to have an indefinite shelf life.

C26Pinelake · 12-13-2015, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by modelAtony

If you have Firestone and they are from Coker Yes they will yellow. I have always run Goodyear and they don't yellow , at least mine don't. Wesley's and a little comet cleaner and brush will work wonders. Have fun modelAtony tony white Lafayette, LA

I have w/w on several of my cars. The Firestones all yellow and the Goodyears do not. In my opinion you get what you pay for. Wayne

06-19-2015, 01:19 PM	#1
a guy Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 53	white walls a little yellow My 1929 roadster white walls are a little yellow.. Any recommendations on cleaning? Don't want to ruin them. Thanks for advise.

06-19-2015, 01:40 PM	#2
Redbird Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 535	Re: white walls a little yellow Brillo pad or White wall cleaner from Walmart.

06-19-2015, 02:28 PM	#3
Bruce Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 489	Re: white walls a little yellow SimpleGreen and a big sponge.

06-19-2015, 04:26 PM	#4
2935ford Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,013	Re: white walls a little yellow FWIW not Model A tires but my '35 Firestone front white walls turned a bit yellow and I did not find anything to get them white again. The side walls were very hard compare to the rear tires which I never had a problem with keeping them white.

06-19-2015, 06:45 PM	#6
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: white walls a little yellow Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Try kitchen cleanser, or Clorox, or "maybe" a good scrub with acetone & 0000 STEEL WOOL to get down to a better layer of white?? I've sometimes had to wet sand them with a medium grit wet type sandpaper. I'm sure you'll find some WHITE, down there, SOMEWHERE?? If all else fails, use a HIGH QUALITY, PROFESSIONAL, BLACK LEATHER DYE!!!--LOL--I couldn't RESIST saying that, PLEASE forgive me. Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF" Last edited by BILL WILLIAMSON; 06-19-2015 at 06:51 PM.

06-19-2015, 06:54 PM	#7
Dick Carne Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 467	Re: white walls a little yellow The initial whitewalls on our fordor turned a very nice shade of tan shortly after putting them on the car, and before it was ever driven. Fortunately, we had purchased these from Coker Tire, and they agreed to replace them given my inability to ever get them back to a clean "white". The second set was better, but still prone to turn brown despite having used all of the standard whitewall cleaners folks typically recommend. I did not realize just how brown this second set was until a friend parked next to ours while both cars were having upholstery work done... so I called Coker again, and again they have agreed to replace them subject to an adjustment for wear. This third set seems to be holding up, but I've still got my fingers crossed. If you still have a fair amount of tread left, I might suggest that you consider contacting the tire company you purchased your tires from to see if they might be willing to work with you on this. I've been impressed so far with the folks at Coker.

06-19-2015, 09:02 PM	#8
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: white walls a little yellow I use a product called Spray Nine! Let it sit a couple minutes and the brown runs off the tires. Wash it off and spray once more and brush with a regular car wash brush. Amazing results ! Wayne

06-19-2015, 09:43 PM	#9
Larry Jenkins BANNED Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: East Central Iowa Posts: 1,275	Re: white walls a little yellow Old, but very good! Paint a thin coat of straight Murphy's Oil Soap on your whitewalls. Let set about 20 minutes. Scrub lightly with a soft brush and clear water. Let dry. You will be absolutely amazed! Super white! Larry

06-20-2015, 12:21 AM	#10
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: white walls a little yellow Wesleys bleach white - works great! Wally world has it as most auto parts stores. Spray it on and watch them turn white, regular ol scotch bright pad very light rubbing then hose em off, will be "bleach" white __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

06-20-2015, 06:06 PM	#11
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: white walls a little yellow X2 Paul in CT My whites are from the 80's, F/stones, New Zealand.

12-12-2015, 10:02 PM	#12
billy myers Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: east granby conn. Posts: 70	Re: white walls a little yellow ez off oven cleaner in yellow can

12-13-2015, 09:21 AM	#14
JBill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 702	Re: white walls a little yellow I've used Bleche-White for fifty years. Nothing's better.

12-13-2015, 09:41 AM	#15
Binger Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheyoming Posts: 136	Re: white walls a little yellow Another vote for Wesley's Bleach White. I have used it for years and never found anything better.

12-13-2015, 06:36 PM	#18
Tomy Turbos Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 52	Re: white walls a little yellow I'm the the Wesley's Club as well. Go to the drive-thru wash, work your way around the car from one wheel to the next. Grab a stack of Quarters and hit them with 'Rinse' from about an inch away. Works Wonders. Also, Bleche-White seems to have an indefinite shelf life. __________________ There are only two kinds of cars: Those that need fixed and those which are going to.