Zman12 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I will be cleaning up my dads 62 vette on fathers day and I know the white walls are pretty dirty looking? What's best to use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 J Tegeler Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 some full pwoer APC should clean them up pretty good. If you have a foaming sprayer spray it on there and let it dwell a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chewy Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 APC rocks rubber... DO NOT let it dry on the wheels though. Like any strong cleaner, it can mess with paint finishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I agree, I use APC on my white letter tires every time that I wash it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 THE Mook Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 The Shine Crew has had excellent success with APC, a Brush, then dress it with SVRT. http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/detailers-write-ups/16123.htm http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/detailers-write-ups/13533.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I'll add to Mook's input by saying use a fresh applicator for applying the SVRT to the white walls. The dressing itself isn't black, but the vulcanized rubber residues from traditional black wall tires as well as dirty from use. Trying to spread SVRT on white walls with a used app generally just makes a mess so be sure to use a fresh applicator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Zman12 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 Thanks for all the advice, I also read something about SOS pad on white letters wasn't sure if I could use on white walls too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chewy Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Thanks for all the advice, I also read something about SOS pad on white letters wasn't sure if I could use on white walls too. Yes you can and they work great, but I'd only do that if the APC and a brush doesn't work. The steel wool can be harsh on the rubber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ExpressThis13 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 My truck tires have white lettering and I use all purpose cleaner and it keeps them looking great of course followed by a coat of SVRT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Mels SS Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I hope no one gets made but Wesley bleach white is the best for white wall!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 THE Mook Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I hope no one gets made but Wesley bleach white is the best for white wall!! It's not nearly as good as APC and a brush, finished with SVRT. I know personally it's not. So does the lady at the ACD Museum now too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ntloenuf Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I also like powder tide laundry detergent with a semi stiff bristle brush for cleaning white walls and white letters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BRZN Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Once clean, here's a tip for the SVRT so as not to dirty the white walls back up with it's application: I use 70% SVRT - 30% water mixed in a spray bottle. Spray the tires then wipe them to level/spread the product with a clean terry cloth towel. Works so well and using a new applicator each time I dress the white wall tires gets a bit expensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I will be cleaning up my dads 62 vette on fathers day and I know the white walls are pretty dirty looking? What's best to use?
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