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JRSully
04-08-2008, 05:13 AM
Have some original E70-14 Firestone Red line wide ovals, nice shape, dirty, dingy etc. What is the best way to clean these and what is the best tire dressing to apply to keep them as fresh as possible.? Thanks
ORIGLS6
04-08-2008, 05:25 AM
Years ago they used brake fluid to clean tires. Probably not an acceptable product by today's EPA standards. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
Have you tried Westley's Bleach White? Or Simple Green and a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
Mr. Chevy
04-08-2008, 06:32 AM
Use Vinylex or Meguiars vinyl and rubber cleaner/conditioner. Both work excellent and can be purchased at the local Murrays auto parts store...
Rich
Salvatore
04-08-2008, 07:24 AM
Sully, I like Comet and a scrub brush. SOS or Brillo pads on RWL's. If there is paint or overspray on them a good thinner or WD-40 removes that stuff. Armoral or Mothers vinyl dressing works great afterwards too. My favorite hobby is cleaning old tires! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
18 month old Tastykakes work too.
Rixls6
04-08-2008, 01:06 PM
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18 month old Tastykakes work too.
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If they could clean tires, imagine what they can do to your innards! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif
WILMASBOYL78
04-08-2008, 05:20 PM
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Sully, I like Comet and a scrub brush. SOS or Brillo pads on RWL's. If there is paint or overspray on them a good thinner or WD-40 removes that stuff. Armoral or Mothers vinyl dressing works great afterwards too. My favorite hobby is cleaning old tires! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
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Well then, you can come up and clean all of mine http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif when your finished with Donny's!!
JRSully
04-08-2008, 07:53 PM
I suspect a hijacked Tastycakes Delivery truck will be attending the 'Nats in July
Unreal
04-08-2008, 10:24 PM
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18 month old Tastykakes work too.
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Yeah, and they're not even out of date!
NCGuy68
04-09-2008, 04:49 AM
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Have some original E70-14 Firestone Red line wide ovals, nice shape, dirty, dingy etc. What is the best way to clean these and what is the best tire dressing to apply to keep them as fresh as possible.? Thanks
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Don't laugh. Clean them with a mild solution of Tide and pat dry. No tire dressing needed. Store away from sunlight in a cool, dry area standing upright uncovered.
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