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Ultra Classic
02-11-2012, 09:06 AM
So my tires and white walls weren't looking up to snuff. As you all know (I hope) most tire and wheel cleaners are not safe to use on motorcycle tires. IMO S100 tends to leave a residue and needs a v-e-r-y strong stream of water to totally remove. Solution: Break out the VX5000! Using a dry vapor steam cleaner on tires and wheels works GREAT :dblthumb2: No mess and gets tires looking like new.

andyo
03-04-2012, 09:34 PM
try wesileys bleach white, its white wal tire cleaner and takes the brown out of tires also. $4.00 at the parts store.

tw33k2514
03-04-2012, 10:33 PM
try wesileys bleach white, its white wal tire cleaner and takes the brown out of tires also. $4.00 at the parts store.

Be careful with that stuff. Its very strong and I've heard cases of it eating clear coat off of wheels.

Buck91
06-18-2012, 02:45 PM
I use simple green on tires with good results. Mixed results on wheels but its mild enough that you don't really risk damaging anything.

RhetoricMixes
06-18-2012, 03:02 PM
If you want to use something safe, try a citrus based APC thats low foaming and you should be good to go.

2old2change
06-18-2012, 04:38 PM
try wesileys bleach white, its white wal tire cleaner and takes the brown out of tires also. $4.00 at the parts store.

It's also my number one go to tire cleaner for years and have yet to have a problem with clear coated rims. :xyxthumbs:

Billy B
06-18-2012, 04:43 PM
I also use Wesley's bleach white and have for many years without any problems. Just let common sense be your guide.

2old2change
06-18-2012, 05:05 PM
I just looked at my stash of Westleys Tire Bleche-Wite 12288 and noticed the newer stuff being offered is spelled different and sold by black beauty. I have no idea what the difference is if any. The picture inserted is the older version that has been out there forever.

jd56
06-18-2012, 05:30 PM
I use cycle care formula #1 for wheels and white walls. Its a safe product and man does it make them white walls pop.

okleyguy
06-18-2012, 06:48 PM
Spray nine does the trick very easily.:xyxthumbs:

Ron Atchison
06-18-2012, 08:06 PM
+ 3 or 4 on the Wesleys. Hey Billy B I see you have a Warrior. I have one also.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc164/rzatch/100_1086.jpg

kengi1600
07-08-2012, 09:44 AM
It's also my number one go to tire cleaner for years and have yet to have a problem with clear coated rims. :xyxthumbs:

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