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Title: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: Stodgy on November 09, 2005, 04:57 PM

Hello - hope you can help...

Just got a pair of NOS Comp ST's which are covered in 'white' stuff...anybody know the best way to get rid of it?

Thanks in advance dudes!

Dave

Title: Re: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: theRuler on November 09, 2005, 04:58 PM

would that tyre-black stuff work?

Title: Re: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: Stodgy on November 09, 2005, 05:00 PM

Quote from: theRuler on November 09, 2005, 04:58 PM

would that tyre-black stuff work?

Not sure...it seems to be some sort of coating...rubbing does take it off, but it's getting into the grooves to remove it...tried a toothbrush...taking ages! Ther must be an easier way!  ???

Title: Re: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: weston on November 09, 2005, 05:01 PM

just use some back to black tyre shine available from your local pound shop

Title: Re: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: Stodgy on November 09, 2005, 07:00 PM

Ah, are you sure?

The rubber is perfect, supple and jet-black...it's just this white protective coating which needs to go...any ideas?

Title: Re: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: The-flying-banana on November 09, 2005, 07:26 PM

Bath, soapy water i would imagine!

Title: Re: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: danny silverstreak on November 09, 2005, 07:28 PM

snort it ;)

Title: Re: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: scary_leary on November 09, 2005, 08:02 PM

yep..just use tyre shine....but be careful when 1st riding...its slippy stuff

the white suff is the release power.

Title: Re: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: daz bmx it! on November 09, 2005, 08:26 PM

Yep,i'd go with that,as mentioned take care as the silicon in the shine is super slippery! :)

Title: Re: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: Bob_Acid on November 09, 2005, 08:53 PM

try a proper hard wooden scrubbing brush.

Title: Re: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: adeshere on November 09, 2005, 10:52 PM

stop looking at it and getting too excited, keep your hands in your pockets, the white stuff will soon go away !!

Title: Re: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: ORB on November 10, 2005, 11:28 AM

I would leave it on, it looks nice and NOS.

Title: Re: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: The-flying-banana on November 10, 2005, 11:31 AM

The fonz has spoken

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y3/theflyingbanana/039_42337.jpg)

Title: Re: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: Stodgy on November 10, 2005, 11:48 AM

Thanks guys for the response!

Orb - I know what you mean, I just like that jet black look...and plus, I kind of already started...so, I now gotta finish!  :(

Biagio recommended just hot water and a nail brush and Fuzzynod goes for brake cleaner (they use it on drag racing tyres to remove residue without any detrement to the tyre)...so, I'm going try these first and will let you know how I get on for the 'record'!

Thanks again guys, most helpful as usual!  :)

Title: Re: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: Rombloke on November 10, 2005, 04:16 PM

try the brake cleaner then light em with a match and ride down the street
proper burning rubber....yee haw

Dave

Title: Re: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: Stodgy on November 10, 2005, 09:41 PM

Quote from: Rom Bloke on November 10, 2005, 04:16 PM

try the brake cleaner then light em with a match and ride down the street
proper burning rubber....yee haw

Dave

I did as you suggested Dave, it's really fecked them up though...was that supposed to happen?  ;) ;D

Title: Re: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: Rombloke on November 10, 2005, 10:02 PM

looked cool though eh?????!!!!!!

Dave

Title: Re: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: ORB on November 10, 2005, 10:11 PM

Back to the future style ;)

Title: Re: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: theRuler on November 11, 2005, 02:31 AM

try some lick

Title: Re: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: greentoad on November 11, 2005, 10:29 AM

Hi,

It is like a wax and is used on many things, new cars, tyres etc etc.

The best thing is a degreaser, it is simple - put some in a small spray gun (like you use for flowers, windows etc), leave it for a few minutes and then wash it off. You could get it from the local valet company or maybe Halfords etc.

This is the sort of thing -

 http://www.firwood.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&productId=26679

http://www.mirachem.com/500.htm

Title: Re: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: Stodgy on November 11, 2005, 10:45 AM

Thanks Greentoad - once I manage to remove the burn marks from Dave's suggestion, I'll give that a go!  ;)

Fuzzynod suggested the same thing and has supplied me with some lovely degreaser! So I'm away!

Cheers guys

Dave

Title: Re: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: dordymush on November 11, 2005, 02:24 PM

rom has al the best idea's  ;D.

Title: Re: How do I get rid of that annoying white stuff!
Post by: Stodgy on November 11, 2005, 04:06 PM

Quote from: dordymush on November 11, 2005, 02:24 PM

rom has al the best idea's  ;D.

I don't know where we'd be without him. Genius.  ;) ;D