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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 03:32 AM
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Default Cleaning White Walls

As best I can, when I wash my Deluxe, I find it a challenge to get into the white walls on the rear wheel. A boring rainy day today made me pull off the bags and once and for all, I brought life back to my rear tire. It was far from "white".

I used a few Mr Clean Magic Erasers and holy ***** they look brand new!

This is not a commercial... just had to share this.

Before I put the bags back on, I'm wondering if there is a product to coat or treat the white wall to help protect it's luster.

Anyone?
 
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 06:32 AM
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Black spray paint worked for me till I changed em out for blackwalls on a '99 Roadking Classic I bought in 1999.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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Mr Clean Magic Erasers and Bleche Wite tire cleaner.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 02:57 PM
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Bleach White Tire Cleaner. Spray it on with the tire dry. Don't inhale it. Scrub it. Rinse it. Smile big!
 
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 02:59 PM
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WD 40. Wipe off with paper towels. Works great and last.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 03:57 PM
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SOS pads and simple green.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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Little gas on a rag,keep off the black.1 minute per wheel.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 12:23 AM
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Mr Clean like new everytime.
 
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