Comments on: How to Clean White Wall Tires http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-white-wall-tires/ Tue, 15 May 2012 16:49:06 +0000 hourly 1 By: Martin http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-white-wall-tires/#comment-82256 Martin Sun, 01 Apr 2012 07:29:57 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-your-white-wall-tires/#comment-82256 Brillo Pads! Fantastic, and cheap to buy. Try it! Brillo Pads! Fantastic, and cheap to buy. Try it!

]]> By: Joe (in Saskatchewan) http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-white-wall-tires/#comment-76817 Joe (in Saskatchewan) Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:51:18 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-your-white-wall-tires/#comment-76817 To clean tires and whitewalls and make them like new again, go to a GM or Chevy dealership and pickup a can of GM Engine Shampoo Part# 992878. Spray it on when the tire is dry, wait 5 to 10 minutes and wash off with a Pressure Washer or CarWash. Done deal, and no elbow work. Don't leave on more than 10 minutes, it tends to not work as well. Won't hurt tires or rims. Never scrubbed a tire for 37 years. To clean tires and whitewalls and make them like new again, go to a GM or Chevy dealership and
pickup a can of GM Engine Shampoo Part# 992878. Spray it on when the tire is dry, wait 5 to 10 minutes
and wash off with a Pressure Washer or CarWash. Done deal, and no elbow work. Don’t leave on more
than 10 minutes, it tends to not work as well. Won’t hurt tires or rims. Never scrubbed a tire for 37 years.

]]> By: Brett http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-white-wall-tires/#comment-71835 Brett Sat, 08 Oct 2011 06:21:47 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-your-white-wall-tires/#comment-71835 I've found that methylated spirits works very well, wipe it on the dirty areas of your white walls, leave it for about ten seconds, then simply wipe the marks off. I found this out after much trial and error, as I have Atlas 1 1/2" wide white walls on my '38 Pontiac and even just sitting in the shed, the tyres 'bleed' a dirty brown edge right around the trims. I just wish there was a way of keeping them from getting this 'dirty' stain in the first place! Brett (South Australia) I’ve found that methylated spirits works very well, wipe it on the dirty areas of your white walls, leave it for about ten seconds, then simply wipe the marks off.

I found this out after much trial and error, as I have Atlas 1 1/2″ wide white walls on my ’38 Pontiac and even just sitting in the shed, the tyres ‘bleed’ a dirty brown edge right around the trims.

I just wish there was a way of keeping them from getting this ‘dirty’ stain in the first place!

Brett (South Australia)

]]> By: Mike http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-white-wall-tires/#comment-64003 Mike Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:20:01 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-your-white-wall-tires/#comment-64003 I had the same thing happen as above, I had my new whitewalls mounted at a shop. When I went to pick them up I saw them leaning against one another blackwall against whitewall. I was pissed, they were stained with the tread pattern. What ended up working pretty good for me was a product called SuperClean (made by Castrol) I bought it at Autozone. Spray it on and use a green scotch-brite pad to sand at it. It took out most the staining. It seems like this will work great as a way to routinely clean the tires as well. If it does not work with a scuff pad you might try stepping it up to some sand paper. I would start with a 300 grit. I had the same thing happen as above, I had my new whitewalls mounted at a shop. When I went to pick them up I saw them leaning against one another blackwall against whitewall. I was pissed, they were stained with the tread pattern. What ended up working pretty good for me was a product called SuperClean (made by Castrol) I bought it at Autozone. Spray it on and use a green scotch-brite pad to sand at it. It took out most the staining. It seems like this will work great as a way to routinely clean the tires as well. If it does not work with a scuff pad you might try stepping it up to some sand paper. I would start with a 300 grit.

]]> By: Mary http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-white-wall-tires/#comment-49994 Mary Sat, 01 May 2010 21:29:07 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-your-white-wall-tires/#comment-49994 Hi Dave, No I have not used them on whitewalls. Thank you for your thoughts. I've used the bathroom cleaners on regular tires to remove oil on them without problems. I just did not think that it might have a different reaction on whitewalls. I'm grateful you pointed this out. No I do not have documented proof that Simple Green will cause blowouts. However I talk to the tire manufacturer reps at the RV rallies I attend. Everyone of them has said repeatedly over the years not to use strong degreasing agents to clean tires because the chemicals in them are hard on the tires and can cause tires to blow out. I have told people in my seminars over the years to use mild cleaners like organic powdered laundry detergent to clean their tires. Thank you again for your insights about the tub and tile cleaners. Mary Hi Dave,

No I have not used them on whitewalls. Thank you for your thoughts. I’ve used the bathroom cleaners on regular tires to remove oil on them without problems. I just did not think that it might have a different reaction on whitewalls. I’m grateful you pointed this out.

No I do not have documented proof that Simple Green will cause blowouts. However I talk to the tire manufacturer reps at the RV rallies I attend. Everyone of them has said repeatedly over the years not to use strong degreasing agents to clean tires because the chemicals in them are hard on the tires and can cause tires to blow out.

I have told people in my seminars over the years to use mild cleaners like organic powdered laundry detergent to clean their tires.

Thank you again for your insights about the tub and tile cleaners.

Mary

]]> By: Dave http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-white-wall-tires/#comment-49981 Dave Sat, 01 May 2010 18:32:28 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-your-white-wall-tires/#comment-49981 HI Mary, Have you actually use those caustic agents on whitewalls before? It is predictable that they will kill the whitewalls. Never heard of a tire blow-out due to Simple Green. Do you have a documented example? How was it determined the cleaner caused a blow out? There are many reasons why a tire can blow out besides using a mild cleaner on the whitewalls. HI Mary,

Have you actually use those caustic agents on whitewalls before? It is predictable that they will kill the whitewalls. Never heard of a tire blow-out due to Simple Green. Do you have a documented example? How was it determined the cleaner caused a blow out? There are many reasons why a tire can blow out besides using a mild cleaner on the whitewalls.

]]> By: Mary http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-white-wall-tires/#comment-49859 Mary Sat, 01 May 2010 02:21:19 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-your-white-wall-tires/#comment-49859 Hi Bill, Please do not use Simple Green on your tires unless you like to replace them after they blow out. Simple Green is a degreasing agent, which breaks down heavy oil and grease. Over time it will break down the rubber on your tires and cause them to blow out. I work with the RV industry and have had great success with having RVers and boaters remove oxidation from decals and stripping with Lysol Tub and Tile Cleaner or Dow Tub and Tile cleaner. It's very toxic which I do not like but it does work. Might be worth a try on the yellow tires. Keep the Simple Green and other heavy cleaners off the tires. They will eventually dry and crack. It takes time but it's going to happen. Hi Bill, Please do not use Simple Green on your tires unless you like to replace them after they blow out. Simple Green is a degreasing agent, which breaks down heavy oil and grease. Over time it will break down the rubber on your tires and cause them to blow out.

I work with the RV industry and have had great success with having RVers and boaters remove oxidation from decals and stripping with Lysol Tub and Tile Cleaner or Dow Tub and Tile cleaner. It’s very toxic which I do not like but it does work. Might be worth a try on the yellow tires. Keep the Simple Green and other heavy cleaners off the tires. They will eventually dry and crack. It takes time but it’s going to happen.

]]> By: Philip http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-white-wall-tires/#comment-49783 Philip Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:05:29 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-your-white-wall-tires/#comment-49783 I tried all ways and tricks to get those white walls clean for the next car meet and. They were always dirty white even though the tires were new. Found an advert. on Google about this guy with a motorbike with gleaming white walls and all he said was: Simple Green. I did and both me and my car are mighty happy. It was a valid tip. Thanks. PS: I've passed this info to other car nuts and it brought out lots of many thanks to me. I live in Brazil, and we are not served by many of your good products, but simple green is here and doing a good job. I tried all ways and tricks to get those white walls clean for the next car meet and. They were always dirty white even though the tires were new. Found an advert. on Google about this guy with a motorbike with gleaming white walls and all he said was: Simple Green. I did and both me and my car are mighty happy. It was a valid tip. Thanks.

PS: I’ve passed this info to other car nuts and it brought out lots of many thanks to me. I live in Brazil, and we are not served by many of your good products, but simple green is here and doing a good job.

]]> By: Mary Findley http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-white-wall-tires/#comment-40624 Mary Findley Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:58:35 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-your-white-wall-tires/#comment-40624 Hi, I've written a book "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Cleaning." I hope you don't mind me tossing in a few of my greener thoughts. First of all delimoline is found in orange cleaners and has been linked to cancer and other health issues. Is this something you really want to use? Simple Green and the rest of these liquid cleaners all get washed into the storm systems, which usually end up in a stream and eventually a river. Please don't use this stuff as it's very toxic to marine life. Use an SOS pad or the Mr. Clean Eraser. Clean the tire then wipe it off with a shop towel and dispose of the shop towel. After you have wiped the tire then rinse it off. This way most of the toxic chemicals are kept out of the streams. The SOS pads actually do double duty as they remove the naturally occurring oxidation of rubber to keep them looking good so a tire treatment (not recommended) is not necessary. If you do use a cleaner, spray it on, let it set a few minutes then wipe off and dispose of the cloth. And keep your spare tire aired as these cleaners can dry and crack a tire over time making it susceptible to blowing out! Please be kind to Mother Earth when you are cleaning your car. Very little if any cleaner is needed to wash your vehicle. Generally food grade distilled white vinegar is sufficient. The natural but mild acid neutralizes the alkaline in the water to help prevent water spots from forming. Hi, I’ve written a book “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Green Cleaning.” I hope you don’t mind me tossing in a few of my greener thoughts. First of all delimoline is found in orange cleaners and has been linked to cancer and other health issues. Is this something you really want to use?

Simple Green and the rest of these liquid cleaners all get washed into the storm systems, which usually end up in a stream and eventually a river. Please don’t use this stuff as it’s very toxic to marine life.

Use an SOS pad or the Mr. Clean Eraser. Clean the tire then wipe it off with a shop towel and dispose of the shop towel. After you have wiped the tire then rinse it off. This way most of the toxic chemicals are kept out of the streams.

The SOS pads actually do double duty as they remove the naturally occurring oxidation of rubber to keep them looking good so a tire treatment (not recommended) is not necessary.

If you do use a cleaner, spray it on, let it set a few minutes then wipe off and dispose of the cloth. And keep your spare tire aired as these cleaners can dry and crack a tire over time making it susceptible to blowing out!

Please be kind to Mother Earth when you are cleaning your car. Very little if any cleaner is needed to wash your vehicle. Generally food grade distilled white vinegar is sufficient. The natural but mild acid neutralizes the alkaline in the water to help prevent water spots from forming.

]]> By: Rene http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-white-wall-tires/#comment-38926 Rene Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:05:05 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-your-white-wall-tires/#comment-38926 Just buy the stain remover that you use for stains on your clothing. I live in the Netherlands, so I use the product: Oxy stain remover. Just rub in on the white (straight out of the bottle), then take a scrub sponge (not metal) and clean it with warm water. Just buy the stain remover that you use for stains on your clothing.

I live in the Netherlands, so I use the product: Oxy stain remover.

Just rub in on the white (straight out of the bottle), then take a scrub sponge (not metal) and clean it with warm water.

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