Brand New Tire Discoloring...What to use?

[Red_Wings]

Bought a new set of tires this past week and while cleaning for the first time today, I noticed one of the tires had some discoloring on it.

It looked like a light tan substance so I tried some Optimum Power Clean (OPC) diluted 3:1, let it dwell, and then took the tire brush to it. After rinsing and drying, the stuff was mostly still there.

Next I went straight OPC (not diluted), let it dwell, scrubbed well with tire brush, rinse, and dry. Now it has a more white look to it but it definitely still looks like something is on there.

This was not your normal "browning" look you see on tires. If you look close at the first picture, you can see where I scratched some of it off with my nail.

So what should I try next to remove this gunk? Preferably something I can grab OTC at Advance Auto / WalMart

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[RMM]

The best thing I know is Tuf Shine tire cleaner. But it isn't OTC.

[tuscarora dave]

I find that straight citrus degreasers work better on tires than anything else I've tried. It's been a lot of years since I've used "Westy's Bleach White" but as I recall there was nothing it wouldn't remove from tires.

Just a thought.

[scooterguitar]

I still pull out an ancient bottle of Westy's now and then on tough jobs.

[Vegas Transplant]

I find that straight citrus degreasers work better on tires than anything else I've tried.



+1 :props:


Also, I like to use a product from the $ store similar to a scotch brite pad...but won't scratch.

Your issue is probably a mold release product, though not necessarily the products in the thread.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/30444-long-time-friend-meguiar-s.html

[Red_Wings]

Westys was going to be my guess. But I came across a thread on here where one person recommended Laquer Thinner on a rag. It did the trick and removed the crap from the tires. I got about 99% of it off but there is still some lodged in a few areas. I'll try some Westys during my next wash with a good tire brush.

I applied my favorite dressing when I was done

[ScottB]

I use ARO to clean tires and Optibond to protect them.

[.brian.]

Since you figured out an answer to your initial question, figured I would just chime in and say that the DWS is a wonderful all season tire. Performs great in the snow and rain, and well in dry conditions.

[Red_Wings]

Since you figured out an answer to your initial question, figured I would just chime in and say that the DWS is a wonderful all season tire. Performs great in the snow and rain, and well in dry conditions.

I read a lot of good reviews on them so when I found a good deal I jumped all over it. We'll see this winter how they perform.

[Red_Wings]

As for the Westleys, that stuff is hard to find. Advance Auto didn't have it so i went to the place that always has the hard to find stuff..... CarQuest. And of course they have it.

[ShineTimeDetail]

Lacquer thinner takes the little painted marks on the new tires too.

[UCD]

Try Tarminator or WD-40.

[Sean1017]

When I put tires on at work the best thing to do is find a bottle to put some water in. Add a nice big squirt of dawn or dish soap into the bottle and shake it up. Apply to tire and scrub with a mild bristle brush. Works everytime.

[BillE]

Another vote for Westley's...

Bill

[cajundetail]

Try your local bumper to bumper auto parts store for the gallon size of wesley's That is where I get mine and it doesnt cost but about 9.00.. :xyxthumbs:

Its old skool, but it always works

Cathy