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Title: Tyre wall restoration
Post by: StellaAtoiz on August 09, 2011, 08:11 PM
I have stumbled across a pair of wheels that have 'Redline' tyres on them with plenty of tread left.

The downside is the walls are very dirty as you can see.

Is there a secret to cleaning these up or is it just a case of hot soapy water?

I thought I would ask before I start in case I ruin them....assuming they are worth saving anyway ???

Thanks for your time :)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/tt244/StellaArtoiz/48dcb420-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Tyre wall restoration
Post by: MartyC on August 10, 2011, 01:31 PM
CIF works wonders on sidewalls  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Tyre wall restoration
Post by: StellaAtoiz on August 10, 2011, 01:35 PM
Cheers Marty - I will give it a bash :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Tyre wall restoration
Post by: MartyC on August 10, 2011, 02:19 PM
I used CIF and then this foam from Armorall, bought them up a treat and seems to be keeping them nice and supple.

http://www.armorall.com.au/content.aspx?id=48
Title: Re: Tyre wall restoration
Post by: Jaymz on August 10, 2011, 02:47 PM
Must concur with the above Cif [or Jif as i still call it] and a gently scrub with a nail brush
Title: Re: Tyre wall restoration
Post by: oldschoolace on August 10, 2011, 03:00 PM
This stuff is the dogs nadgers if you can find some! fantastic on mags, seats wheels, hell anything really.
Proper old school cleaner

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JOBLOT-96-GUMPTION-CREAM-CLEANER-BLEACH-500ml-192-/260831346213

Bought the last 11 bottles at my local pound shop a while back  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Tyre wall restoration
Post by: StellaAtoiz on August 10, 2011, 05:16 PM
Cheers Gents 8)

I shall invest in the recommended liquids and take some before and after shots.....just like the adverts :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Tyre wall restoration
Post by: Moza on August 13, 2011, 01:26 PM
Ive found any houehold cleaner with bleach in works good
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