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grumppyoldman · 08-07-2018, 11:16 AM

I just purchased 4 wide white wall tires, and one of them has 3 brown streaks on the white side wall. Have anyone had this problem , and what did you do to get them out. I've use all kinds of tire cleaners to no end and they won't come off. Al

WABOOM · 08-07-2018, 11:18 AM

Kiwi Liquid Shoe Polish

tubman · 08-07-2018, 11:26 AM

If Westley's "Blech-Wite" won't do it, I can't help ya.

HDowse · 08-07-2018, 11:27 AM

I use Bleche Wite, available in hardware, big box and auto parts stores. Spray it on, let it sit for a minute or two and use an old sponge with water to rub off the dirt, stains etc. Then spray off with a hose. Might take a few times to clear those stains. Use on a dry tire. Cleans up black walls,too.

woodiewagon46 · 08-07-2018, 11:43 AM

Those streaks are probably from brake dust that might have been wet and slung around when driving. I get them mostly on the front with disc brakes. I use Bleche-Wite with a small scrub brush and they come out.

Reconnoiter · 08-07-2018, 11:52 AM

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Recently found this stuff, “whitewall wax” I was skeptical at first, but the stuff actually works. It has worked on every whitewall stain I have thrown at it. Just apply to a clean white rag and rub the stains away. It can also be used to treat and protect the entire whitewall. Used on whitewall area only of course.

Heres a link:
http://lasteffortgarage.com/cleaning-products.html

petehoovie · 08-07-2018, 12:11 PM

51 MERC-CT · 08-07-2018, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reconnoiter

Recently found this stuff, “whitewall wax” I was skeptical at first, but the stuff actually works. It has worked on every whitewall stain I have thrown at it. Just apply to a clean white rag and rub the stains away. It can also be used to treat and protect the entire whitewall. Used on whitewall area only of course.

Heres a link:
http://lasteffortgarage.com/cleaning-products.html

Do you heat the tire as they recommend?

Gary in La. · 08-07-2018, 01:16 PM

Sometimes those stains are caused by storing tires on top of each other with the black wall side down against the white wall. Long term storage they should be separated with paper or cardboard.

Rusk · 08-07-2018, 01:26 PM

Simple Green and a ScotchBrite Pad. Magic Eraser works too.

Cecil/WV · 08-07-2018, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary in La.

Sometimes those stains are caused by storing tires on top of each other with the black wall side down against the white wall. Long term storage they should be separated with paper or cardboard.

I just purchased 5 Firestone wide whites from Summit, from Coker tire and they have big warning labels on them saying that storing them with black side on white side will make a permanent stain on the white side. Hope you get it off.

Reconnoiter · 08-07-2018, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 51 MERC-CT

Do you heat the tire as they recommend?

I just let the sun do its work heating them up, but i have been able to use it effectively with no heat to remove spot stains as needed.

kegmon · 08-07-2018, 02:41 PM

scrubbing with a brillo pad works as well...

revkev6 · 08-07-2018, 03:12 PM

i've used soft scrub for tough spots before. works well with a tooth brush.

38bill · 08-07-2018, 05:05 PM

Did you purchase the tires new or used?

50fordcoupeman · 08-07-2018, 05:44 PM

Many times I have used laquer thinner on a rag to make rubber items look new.

Vic Piano · 08-07-2018, 06:27 PM

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...1&d=1533684434

cajunfirehawk · 08-07-2018, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDowse

I use Bleche Wite, available in hardware, big box and auto parts stores.

IMHO: The current version of Bleche-Wite is NO way near as good has the original version made by Wesley's, this new crap made by Black Magic is a watered down version of the original and to me, a waste of $, YMMV

B-O-B · 08-07-2018, 08:09 PM

be careful with the brillo pads as to much pressure & you will put scratches in the whitewall.

TJ · 08-07-2018, 08:26 PM

Try Castrol Super Clean and an SOS pad.

08-07-2018, 11:16 AM	#1
grumppyoldman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 727	Blemished wide white tire I just purchased 4 wide white wall tires, and one of them has 3 brown streaks on the white side wall. Have anyone had this problem , and what did you do to get them out. I've use all kinds of tire cleaners to no end and they won't come off. Al Last edited by grumppyoldman; 02-07-2020 at 05:27 PM.

08-07-2018, 11:18 AM	#2
WABOOM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Minnesota Posts: 347	Re: Blemished wide white tire Kiwi Liquid Shoe Polish

08-07-2018, 11:26 AM	#3
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,304	Re: Blemished wide white tire If Westley's "Blech-Wite" won't do it, I can't help ya.

08-07-2018, 11:27 AM	#4
HDowse Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hancock, New Hampshire Posts: 375	Re: Blemished wide white tire I use Bleche Wite, available in hardware, big box and auto parts stores. Spray it on, let it sit for a minute or two and use an old sponge with water to rub off the dirt, stains etc. Then spray off with a hose. Might take a few times to clear those stains. Use on a dry tire. Cleans up black walls,too.

08-07-2018, 11:43 AM	#5
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: Blemished wide white tire Those streaks are probably from brake dust that might have been wet and slung around when driving. I get them mostly on the front with disc brakes. I use Bleche-Wite with a small scrub brush and they come out.

08-07-2018, 12:11 PM	#7
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,079	Re: Blemished wide white tire __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0 Last edited by petehoovie; 08-07-2018 at 12:44 PM.

08-07-2018, 01:16 PM	#9
Gary in La. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 866	Re: Blemished wide white tire Sometimes those stains are caused by storing tires on top of each other with the black wall side down against the white wall. Long term storage they should be separated with paper or cardboard.

08-07-2018, 01:26 PM	#10
Rusk Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 172	Re: Blemished wide white tire Simple Green and a ScotchBrite Pad. Magic Eraser works too.

08-07-2018, 02:41 PM	#13
kegmon Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 41	Re: Blemished wide white tire scrubbing with a brillo pad works as well...

08-07-2018, 03:12 PM	#14
revkev6 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: western Mass Posts: 365	Re: Blemished wide white tire i've used soft scrub for tough spots before. works well with a tooth brush.

08-07-2018, 05:05 PM	#15
38bill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,165	Re: Blemished wide white tire Did you purchase the tires new or used?

08-07-2018, 05:44 PM	#16
50fordcoupeman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: LaGrande Oregon Posts: 865	Re: Blemished wide white tire Many times I have used laquer thinner on a rag to make rubber items look new.

08-07-2018, 08:09 PM	#19
B-O-B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft Mohave,Az Posts: 1,987	Re: Blemished wide white tire be careful with the brillo pads as to much pressure & you will put scratches in the whitewall.

08-07-2018, 08:26 PM	#20
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,029	Re: Blemished wide white tire Try Castrol Super Clean and an SOS pad.