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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by leadsled, Aug 22, 2011.

  1. Anyone have a reccomendation for removal of the blue coating on wide whites. I've tried westleys and green scotch brite. It's working but slow.
     
  2. PUMPKINHEAD
    Joined: Dec 16, 2007
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    PUMPKINHEAD

    I've used Simple Green with luck. It took a little time, but it all came off.
     
  3. gasolinescream
    Joined: Sep 7, 2010
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    gasolinescream
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    Recently did my mates. Used hot soapy water first then used those garage handwipes that come in a tub for removing it and also keeping the whites in good condition. They are kind to the rubber. Wouldn't use a Scotch pad on the rubber too much though, bit to harsh and you may end up putting small scratches the WW.

    All the best Dan
     
  4. To remove the blue protective film,,,Spray on Greased Lightning and allow to set a few minutes then use a stiff nylon bristle brush and then scrub the whitewall,,respray let it sit for a few more minutes the rinse while scrubbing the white wall.

    There may be a spot or two just spray it on where needed,,your going to need the brush when you wash the tires in the future,,this is how I've cleaned my wide whites when it's wash time also. HRP
     

  5. maverickman514
    Joined: Jun 22, 2011
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    Power Clean ( Purple Power) and a toilet brush seem to work well for standard whitewalls.... unless Coker uses a different shiiping protectant......
     
  6. dirty4
    Joined: Mar 6, 2010
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    dirty4
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    try some diesel fuel it works great on whitewalls.
     
  7. GirchyGirchy
    Joined: Mar 17, 2011
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    GirchyGirchy
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    from Central IN

    My dad used to use 409 on the new whitewall protectant. Wet the tire, spray 409 on once, wait a few minutes, spray on again, wait a few more, then spray another coat and run over it with a stiff cleaning brush.
     
  8. BOWTIE BROWN
    Joined: Mar 30, 2010
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    HUH......wd40.
    "AND THE BOWTIE ROLLS ON"
     
  9. Gator
    Joined: Dec 29, 2005
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    When we mounted them on Poorboy Shawn's Buick I used a pressure washer, didn't even NEED any chemicals. If you don't have access to one maybe take it to the local coin-op car wash, soak 'em down with simple green, white lightning or purple stuff, and use the highest spray setting there.

    Here's the Buick right after we finished it (I always thought it looked better with pinner whites myself)

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  10. damagedduck
    Joined: Jun 16, 2011
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    from Greeley Co

    HOT soapy water,just spray it on let it soak for a few minutes then hit it with a medium hard cleaning brush,then i use soft scrub cleaner W/ bleach,may take some elbow grease.
     
  11. Special Ed
    Joined: Nov 1, 2007
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    You might want to reconsider the use of bleach. EVERY whitewall tire manufacturer in existance warns against using ANYTHING containing bleach to clean their tires... :cool:
     
  12. Bluto
    Joined: Feb 15, 2005
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    Bluto
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    I use to drive around with them blue so people knew I had new tires :)
     
  13. Hi-Flying
    Joined: Jun 15, 2011
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    Hi-Flying
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    Be carefull with spray on chemicals,the overspray can play hell on alumium wheels.
     
  14. THE BRONSON
    Joined: Jan 14, 2008
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    THE BRONSON
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    Simple Green with a scrub brush worked for me.
     
  15. Deuces
    Joined: Nov 3, 2009
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    Deuces

    All that stuff is just a mold release agent from the tire mold... Spray on tire cleaner should do the trick.. Just gotta buy the good stuff! :cool:
     
  16. bobwop
    Joined: Jan 13, 2008
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    bobwop
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    from Arley, AL

    very hot water and a stiff bristle scrub brush is all you need. oh, and some elbow grease.
     
  17. Old&Low
    Joined: Mar 13, 2010
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    A hard rain washed most of it off my new Cokers the first day I mounted them! It's actually harder to get the 'heat film' off the blackwalls, especially with an 'aggresive' sidewall pattern.
     
  18. gal6xie5
    Joined: Dec 19, 2006
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    SOS pads if real heavy and simple green if light. High pressure nozzle with plain water is good too. NEVER NEVER use a bleach product.
     
  19. If you find you need to use chemicals to remove the blue.....well, you ain't scrubbing hard enough.

    Hot soapy water and a medium bristel brush will do.
     

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