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Hi all,

I did a quick search, but didn't find anything. Forgive me if I missed something. What does everyone use to keep their WW's bright/clean. I have a pair that are greasy and starting to yellow, so I'd like to rescue them.

Thanks!

Mark

The composition and ageing characteristics of the white rubber varies widely from tire brand to brand and perhaps era to era, so what's best for one tire may not be the best for another. I've used Westley's "Bleechy White" (think I spelled it correctly) for a long time and find it to be quite excellent; it's widely distributed - everything from auto parts stores to the food markets. For real stubborn spots I may use a soaped SOS pad, though I'm reluctant to use anything that might abrade the rubber mechanically unless absolutely necessary.

Westley's Bleche White..wet the rim and the tire. Spray on the white part of the tire. Rub or brush it in (no SOS or wire) and when the marks are gone, which is almost instantaneous, rinse the entire wheel very well.

Even better than Westley's Bleach White is what I use. I once used Westley's all the time, but have found that Simple Green is much better.

Mr. Clean Magic Erasers work well also.

DiamondBack tires specifically states NOT to use BlecheWhite as it will damage the rubber.
I use Mr Clean Magic erasers at the suggestion of my daughter. They work very well and are fast - not a lot of scrubbing unless you were mud bogging in the outback.

If they are yellowing use lacquer thinner on scotchbrite, and scrub.

Ok. So basically everyone is using a cleaner. Except for lacquer thinner. I would think that would be harsh on the rubber. After doing some cleaning, I will give that a try on a small spot.

Thanks everyone!

Mark