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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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Ihave wide white walls that i use soft scrub on to keep them squeeky clean, but the rest of the tire gets stained or dulled from the white cleaner. Any suggestions?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 10:44 AM
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Been using simple green, 1/2. A mirofiberrag wipedown seems to keep them looking good.I wash off brake dust weekly.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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Sounds like you just need to rinse more thoroughly.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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Westley's White Wall cleaner. Spray on use brush if necessary, wash off.....looks good.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 01:22 PM
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I use Goo Gone from Auto Zone. Sprat it on and wipe it off with a rag. Great results.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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Mr. Clean Magic Erasers. Works Great, no mess, no goo, simple and easy to work with, no scrubbing requiered.

NOTHING better or easier for whitewalls
 
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 10:20 AM
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Another vote for Mr. Clean's Magic Erasers. Although I do find it requires a little elbow grease as well.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 01:10 PM
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ORIGINAL: Trailfndr

Mr. Clean Magic Erasers. Works Great, no mess, no goo, simple and easy to work with, no scrubbing requiered.

NOTHING better or easier for whitewalls
THANX. I have been a Welseys user for decades. Gonna give this a try. Preciate da tip. One question, I run pans and shovels, read that OIL, do these cut earl? Gumby
 
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I found this interesting... This Dude uses Lacquer Thinner on whiten White Walls

http://www.hawg-wash.com/detailinghog.html

 
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Westley's White Wall Cleaner works great. Rinse well and it leaves no residue. Use a white wall brush but with plastic bristles. The metal ones will scratch your wheel.
 
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