Cleaning Gumwalls?
07-04-18, 12:14 PM
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Cleaning Gumwalls?
Recent build with black H+Son Archetype rims and Vittoria Coras G+ gumwall tires.
The black coating on the brake track is wearing through and turning the tan sidewalls black.
Elbow grease and a wet rag doesn't work. We used to use Brillo on my uncles Caddy.
Suggestions?
-Tim-
The black coating on the brake track is wearing through and turning the tan sidewalls black.
Elbow grease and a wet rag doesn't work. We used to use Brillo on my uncles Caddy.
Suggestions?
-Tim-
07-04-18, 12:32 PM
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I would try whitewall cleaner that is used for car/truck tires, especially if you already have some.
07-04-18, 12:39 PM
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Recent build with black H+Son Archetype rims and Vittoria Coras G+ gumwall tires.
The black coating on the brake track is wearing through and turning the tan sidewalls black.
Elbow grease and a wet rag doesn't work. We used to use Brillo on my uncles Caddy.
Suggestions?
-Tim-
The black coating on the brake track is wearing through and turning the tan sidewalls black.
Elbow grease and a wet rag doesn't work. We used to use Brillo on my uncles Caddy.
Suggestions?
-Tim-
07-04-18, 03:30 PM
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Since there is always detritus of some sort on my paint after 2 or more rides, I clean the grit off with Sonus Paintwork Cleansing Lotion, (frankly anything to get gunk off your paint). A microfiber cloth and a dab will clean your paint. This is also the only thing that I have found that works well on the gumwalls. I assure you, I have tried dozen and dozens and dozens of products on the gumwalls, and this product works well without too much scrubbing, and without discoloring the gumwall. I have found that many of the products mentioned on this forum turn my gumwalls an "off" color. The Sonus Paintwork Cleansing Lotion does NOT. I used to have my own car detailing business so I have tried literally over a hundred products throughout my lifetime. Simply sharing what works for me.
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07-05-18, 06:39 PM
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@Greyhounds
Is this it?
https://www.performanceautofinishes..../son-400-8.htm
If not, can you provide a link please?
Is this it?
https://www.performanceautofinishes..../son-400-8.htm
If not, can you provide a link please?
07-05-18, 06:50 PM
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Reliable Products Challenger. Amazing cleaner. I use it on everything.
