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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: dinglem on April 06, 2015, 05:29 AM
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Hi all,
I have a set of what I presume to be rare SCP Rippers pads, which I collected from Scott Beaumont; he used to race with them on his WHEELS Mini. I am building this as a semi-survivor so it isn't going to be minty-perfect.
The stem pad is white with a black logo - has anybody managed to clean up a white pad without ruining the lettering? What methods have people used please?
Cheers!
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I have read about people using CIF and a toothbrush but never had to do it myself.
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This is the stem pad I'm trying to tidy up.
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I've put white pads in the washing machine. Turned the heat right down to 20 and a small amount of detergent. Worked fine for me and did not lift the print. I've given dirty ones a scrub before chucking in machine. :daumenhoch:
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Might try hand washing it first as I've read a few posts about washing machine nightmares.... Plus the bar pad is half white, half blue so it might run :(
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Be VERY careful about putting it into a washing machine. I ruined a set of OG Skyway pads that way :'(
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Is that a Yokohama tyre?
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I've seen threads about washing machines, but I've never had a problem myself. I think the key is not too hot, either 20 degrees or no heat at all and not too much detergent. Maybe use a quick 30min wash first time around. :-\ :daumenhoch:
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Is that a Yokohama tyre?
Sure is. It's my spare Imp wheel which suited the curve of the pad for the pic.
I think I'll try hand washing it first and keep using the machine as a very last resort. I've got the pad on the build at the minute and tbh it looks pretty cool so I don't think it's a million miles away....