| ofl | -- 06-20-2012 @ 4:51 PM |
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Anyone have any suggestions on renewing the "white" to yellowing sidewalls? The tires are still good are not nearly as white as they used to be. Thanks
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| Stroker | -- 06-20-2012 @ 5:11 PM |
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In the past, I've used SOS pads and "Bleche-White": http://www.blackmagicshine.com/bleche-wite-tire-cleaner.php. Others such as Supereal have other suggestions. You might consider a Google search, as many modern tires have raised white letters.
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| JTHOMPSON | -- 06-20-2012 @ 5:12 PM |
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As long as the tires themselves are in good shape, you can use Scrubbing Bubbles to clean the whitewalls back to a white color. I tried all sorts of other products and this was the only thing that worked for me!
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| oldford2 | -- 06-20-2012 @ 5:24 PM |
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DON'T use SOS steel wool pads. I used them a few years ago and the scratches still show and hold dirt. Big mistake John
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| supereal | -- 06-20-2012 @ 7:02 PM |
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Sometimes my friend Stroker gives me too much credit. Whitewalls turn yellow as the rubber ages from ozone and sunlight. Abrasives, such as SOS simply scour off the surface, revealing a new layer of rubber. I don't like acid based cleaners, such as. Bleche Wite, as their effect is limited, and the tend to create rust on the edge of the rims. I've had some luck with Super Clean on my wide whites, but it is strong, and gloves are a necessity, as it contains sodium hydroxide (lye), and needs plenty of rinsing. I don't show my cars, but I do like to have them look good for cruising. If there is a miracle product that makes whitewalls shine, I'd like to know, too.
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| fla48 | -- 06-20-2012 @ 7:16 PM |
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I have had good luck with Wesley's. Be sure to rinse thoroughly. I agree, do not use anything abrasive. It may take more than one application if the tires are very yellow. I is best to keep up with them.
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| ford38v8 | -- 06-20-2012 @ 8:54 PM |
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What was I thinking.... I used a wire brush withg Blechewhite once. I was sure glad when it was time to replace those tires! OK, here's my tip: I do use SOS pads, because no matter how careful you are, you're still going to get blemishes that have to be abraded off. The SOS pads will do that, and leave a soft chalky white surface, not like original gloss, but whiter than new, providing that the tire isn't aged anyway. A small amount of silicone on a wet rag will polish and protect the rubber, but will also attract dust and dirt unless a second light washing is performed to remove excess silicone. Immediately following the final rinse, take it for a short drive to spin out the still dirty water from the rim/tire, then wet wipe the resulting dirt lines. Alan
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| Old Henry | -- 06-20-2012 @ 10:11 PM |
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There are just some whitewall tires that are so yellowed that they can not be "cleaned" white. So, you paint them white with paint such as Ranger Tire Paint here: http://www.rangerpaint.com/ Old Henry (The older I get, the better old looks.)
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| ofl | -- 06-21-2012 @ 5:59 AM |
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There sure are more options than I had heard of before. It makes it hard to decide which is the best way to start. Sometimes it is impossible to make the old, new. Thanks
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| TomO | -- 06-21-2012 @ 4:32 PM |
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I had 4 tires that had turned yellow. I tried Westleys on one, Simple Green on another, LA Simply Awesome on the third and SOS on the fourth. The LA Simply Awesome and the SOS tires looked about the same, except the SOS tire had a rough look to the whitewall. I used a nylon brush with the LA Simply Awesome and it removed the scuff marks. LA Simply Awesome is available at Dollar General stores. Tom
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| 42guy | -- 06-21-2012 @ 5:59 PM |
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I have Diamondback wide whites and have always used Simple Green. They still look great after 6 years.
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| trjford8 | -- 06-21-2012 @ 8:46 PM |
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I've used Fantastic Spray Cleaner on my wide whites and it works good.
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| 1935ford | -- 06-22-2012 @ 6:57 PM |
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Applied Ranger whitewall paint, which I found on the web from a member's tip. Applied two coats using a 1" foam brush and now all four look like new. - Roger J.
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| Wolfie | -- 06-22-2012 @ 7:19 PM |
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I have used 3M Scotch-Brite Easy Eraser, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, and a Rite-Aid brand. These are a sponge that has chemicals for removing stains in bathrooms, kithen floors, appliances, crayon from fruniture & walls, and dirt from placstic furniture. The instructions say to keep off the vehicle body and don't address whitewall tires. The results have been exceptional! They come out very white and it is non-abrasive. This discussion has made me wonder what it is doing to my rubber, if anything. I'll call their 3M's info line, 1-800-846-8887, on Monday and see what they have to say. Has anyone else used these products and what do you think?
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| Wolfie | -- 06-25-2012 @ 5:46 PM |
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I called the maker of Scotch Brite Easy Eraser, 3M, and they told me that their product has no chemicals which it also states on the package. It has a melamine foam that turns into a micro abrasive. That is why they do not recommend it on stainless or paint because it can dull the finish. I was told it should be fine on tires but may dull them. From my experience, sos pads is much more abrasive than these pads. The cost is about $2.50 for a package of two pads and each will do the tires two, maybe three times. They work great!
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| BERTHA | -- 06-28-2012 @ 7:38 AM |
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303 UV Protectant works well to preserve and restore the gloss. Bob "it's only original once""
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| BERTHA | -- 06-28-2012 @ 7:40 AM |
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303 UV Protectant works well to preserve and restore the gloss. Bob "it's only original once""
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| BERTHA | -- 06-28-2012 @ 7:40 AM |
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303 UV Protectant works well to preserve and restore the gloss. Bob "it's only original once"" Three posts?? Why can't you edit/delete your own posts? This message was edited by BERTHA on 6-28-12 @ 7:45 AM
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