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Blue Stuff on new Tires

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Unchained 5150, Oct 19, 2015.

  1. Oct 19, 2015 at 4:26 PM
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    Unchained 5150

    Unchained 5150 [OP] Rick

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    What can be used to get this blue raised white letter covering off. Took over 20 minutes of scrubbing to get it off one tire. There has to be an easier way.
     
  2. Oct 19, 2015 at 4:28 PM
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    Blkvoodoo

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    hard bristle brush and Westleys Bleach White was what I always used. any good soap and a stiff brush should work though
     
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    At the dealership we use soapy water and a stiff brush.
     
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  4. Oct 19, 2015 at 4:29 PM
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    In my experience its always came off with just scrubbing...
     
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    Unchained 5150 [OP] Rick

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    Sweet thanks. I used an S.O.S. pad today and it took forever.
     
  6. Oct 26, 2015 at 10:22 AM
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    I use to use a wire brush on them.
     
  7. Oct 26, 2015 at 10:24 AM
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    Gearheadesw

    Gearheadesw must modify

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    Steel wool. Surprised sos didn't get it.
     
  8. Oct 26, 2015 at 10:26 AM
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    stiff brush and HOT water
     
  9. Oct 26, 2015 at 10:26 AM
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    This stuff worked amazing thanks
     
  10. Oct 26, 2015 at 10:30 AM
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    OTE="Unchained 5150, post: 11018310, member: 139054"]This stuff worked amazing thanks[/QUOTE]



    Might this clean dirty white letters from off road use?
     
  11. Oct 26, 2015 at 10:31 AM
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    Might this clean dirty white letters from off road use?[/QUOTE]
    Yes it will just did the one's on my truck as well
     
  12. Oct 26, 2015 at 10:37 AM
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    ZachPrerunner

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    Soft Scrub is my go to for anything wear wise. With white lettering, you'll find them curbs. A dab of Soft Scrub on a hard bristle brush will remove any kind of mark. (Unless there's a divot in the lettering)
     
  13. Oct 26, 2015 at 11:37 AM
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    A wire brush like this .

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  14. Oct 26, 2015 at 11:40 AM
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    Whitening tooth paste and a stiff brush works wonders on white lettering.
     
  15. Oct 26, 2015 at 11:50 AM
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    Unchained 5150 [OP] Rick

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    I used this and it turned out like this.

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  16. Oct 26, 2015 at 11:57 AM
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    ZachPrerunner Sometimes she goes, sometimes it doesn’t

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    I used that stuff twice to conclude that is leaves an oily residue on the tire. I noticed it whenever it would rain and my tires would have a rainbow effect. After I quit using bleche white, it disappeared. :crapstorm:
     
  17. Oct 26, 2015 at 11:59 AM
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    Unchained 5150 [OP] Rick

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    Guess I won't be able to tell you whether that is true until next summer
     
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