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WhiteWalls
« on: March 07, 2007, 08:50:48 PM »

Having a heck of a time cleaning the whitewalls on my anniversary FLHRCI.  Anyone got good tips on getting whitewalls clean?
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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2007, 08:56:35 PM »

Welcome to the site!

Wesleys "Bleach White", its availible at most auto parts stores. Spray it on and use a scrub brush. They will look like new!

SOS pads also do a good job.
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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2007, 10:14:24 AM »

Good morning mhayes549,

I send you the  :welcome_005: from FRANCE.

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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2007, 11:14:11 AM »

Welcome to the site!

Wesleys "Bleach White", its availible at most auto parts stores. Spray it on and use a scrub brush. They will look like new!

SOS pads also do a good job.

Welcome to the site!!

The Wesleys product works great...used it on my white letter tires for years.
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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2007, 11:26:28 AM »

I had used SOS pads for years, but the possiblility for the metal residue on the wheels made me switch and it was Wesley's Bleach White that I found as well.

You would think that copius rinsing would take care of the SOS pad little pieces but it always seemed there would be a pot of rust that would show up. 

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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2007, 03:49:04 PM »

Wesleys "Bleach White" works great, it's been around for years. When I was in highschool I detailed used cars for dealers in the area, we used this stuff all the time. If you don't have any and want to clean up those whites, Comet works good too, it's go bleach in it. Wet the tire scrub some Comet on and let it sit for a few minutes.
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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2007, 05:46:24 PM »

Wesleys Bleach White is the best I have found. Harley also has some whitewall cleaner that seems to work as good but cost more. When it comes time to replace brakes try Lyndall z pads. Will keep you whitewalls and chrome much cleaner for a longer period of time.
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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2007, 06:32:20 PM »

Don't loan your bike to people from Connecticut who ride it in the rain for 3 hours.
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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2007, 06:34:12 PM »

Don't loan your bike to people from Connecticut who ride it in the rain for 3 hours.

Only for two so they have an hour to clean it.
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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2007, 08:46:07 PM »

Having a heck of a time cleaning the whitewalls on my anniversary FLHRCI.  Anyone got good tips on getting whitewalls clean?
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Many thanks.

I used to be a “whitewall guy”; I ran the fat whites for years. I’ll bet that I piled up a ton and a half of brake dust on the front whitewall alone. (I’ve been told millions of times never to exaggerate).

I struggled with keeping them clean until I discovered an orange citrus cleaner called “Big-O” from Zep. A little water with Big-O and a nylon brush and it was done. I’ll bet that any of the many citrus cleaners would work well for you.

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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2007, 09:29:56 PM »

I think the best way to clean a whitewall is to take them off and put them caddi  :) :) :)
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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #11 on: March 09, 2007, 09:24:03 PM »

The Harley tire cleaner always worked well for me on the white walls.  Think it's citrus based.
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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #12 on: March 09, 2007, 10:06:17 PM »


I am a huge fan of Wesley's Whitewall Bleach however, I am not a fan of whitewall tires

OK, I guess on certain scoots I can live with the whitewalls  :confused5:

Go to your local auto parts store and get a bottle of Wesley's and a scrub brush


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« Reply #13 on: March 10, 2007, 11:00:02 PM »

I am a huge fan of Wesley's Whitewall Bleach however, I am not a fan of whitewall tires

OK, I guess on certain scoots I can live with the whitewalls  :confused5:

Go to your local auto parts store and get a bottle of Wesley's and a scrub brush


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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #14 on: March 11, 2007, 11:01:23 AM »

I'll make sure Elvis knows he has your approval Jeff  8)

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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #15 on: March 11, 2007, 11:52:49 AM »

 :)

This is great information....thank you.  I have a cherry red FLHTCUSE2 on order now that I am due to receive in June.  That is one way to get rid of the whitewalls!
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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #16 on: March 11, 2007, 08:22:46 PM »

Sorry
I see that everyone has already said all there is to say about Bleach White so lets assume that it's a given--

My $.02 is to use Scotchbrite pads with a little BleachWhite on them
Raise the bike on the lift - spin the tires with the Scotchbrite against the WW - rinse with water - go ride
10 years and 40,000 miles on a 1997 Heritage Springer with "Gansta' Walls" the whole time !!

so - is anyone making a 200 series 17 inch rear White wall yet for my FXSTSSE ???
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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #17 on: March 14, 2007, 07:09:47 PM »


Wesley's Whitewall Bleach rocks!!

I also use it to clean the sidewalls on non-whitewall tires.  It leaves a nice satin sheen; I'm not big on the glossy blackwall look.

Here's a picture of my whitewalls.....
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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #18 on: March 22, 2007, 10:08:16 PM »

Try the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.  Wal*Mart carries them in the cage section.  They work great as well.  I just sold my 06 FLHRCI and have cleaned my last White Wall.

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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #19 on: March 27, 2007, 06:18:29 PM »

Your bike rocks Greaseball!

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« Reply #20 on: March 27, 2007, 08:10:58 PM »

Nice set up Greasball. Black is always good and with the right touches even better  :2vrolijk_21:

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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #21 on: April 04, 2007, 06:23:41 AM »

Having a heck of a time cleaning the whitewalls on my anniversary FLHRCI.  Anyone got good tips on getting whitewalls clean?
 :-\

Many thanks.

I'll let you into my trade secret for this.  ;)  I'm always asked how I keep the whitewalls so white and clean, and the answer is what I call "the Wonder Stuff"!  It cleans whitewalls beautifully, it makes the black bits of tyres black, it takes tar spots off wheels, mufflers and headers, it dries quickly by itself - and mixed with washing up liquid it makes a great hand cleaner (but you need to moisturise after!)...... It's cheap, and most houses have it!  What is it? Well, here's the problem - I don't know what you call it in the US!  Here we call it "White Spirit" (years ago it was always labelled "turpentine substitute" too), but it's the stuff you use to thin household oil-based paints and clean paint brushes.  I buy 2 litre containers of it, lasts a year, and is an indispensible aid for detailing the bike.  But it's best use of all is cleaning whitewalls!  :2vrolijk_21:

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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #22 on: April 04, 2007, 07:59:13 AM »

I agree with you, Jim !

White Spirit is very effective. :2vrolijk_21:

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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #23 on: April 04, 2007, 08:04:35 AM »

The best item to clean white walls is Mr. Clean Scrubby Pads. They are the best. Buy the heavy duty ones.  ;D
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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #24 on: April 04, 2007, 08:11:14 AM »

The best item to clean white walls is Mr. Clean Scrubby Pads. They are the best. Buy the heavy duty ones.  ;D

But why scrub when you can wipe....?  :)

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« Reply #25 on: April 07, 2007, 08:01:21 PM »

But why scrub when you can wipe....?  :)

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Jim...I think we call that Mineral Spirits over here...it's a clear liquid.  Didn't know it worked on tires though!!
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« Reply #26 on: April 08, 2007, 03:51:03 AM »

Jim...I think we call that Mineral Spirits over here...it's a clear liquid.  Didn't know it worked on tires though!!

Yes, a clear liquid TC.   It's the best thing ever on tyres, keeps black black and white white!  :)

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« Reply #27 on: April 10, 2007, 10:22:04 AM »

Yes, a clear liquid TC.   It's the best thing ever on tyres, keeps black black and white white!  :)

Jim

I prefer the amber coloured spirit myself !

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« Reply #28 on: April 10, 2007, 10:26:59 AM »

I prefer the amber coloured spirit myself !

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Not much use on whitewalls, though Nige!

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« Reply #29 on: April 10, 2007, 10:53:58 AM »

Not much use on whitewalls, though Nige!

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But sure makes the time cleaning the whitewalls much more enjoyable if you have some to sip while cleaning. :2vrolijk_21:

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« Reply #30 on: April 10, 2007, 11:00:42 AM »

But sure makes the time cleaning the whitewalls much more enjoyable if you have some to sip while cleaning. :2vrolijk_21:

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« Reply #31 on: April 10, 2007, 07:33:57 PM »

But sure makes the time cleaning the whitewalls much more enjoyable if you have some to sip while cleaning. :2vrolijk_21:

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You sure hit the mark there Dood. Had a couple of very nice Glenlivet 12 year olds tonite - made me think that I should get out in the garage and clean my Whitewalls, then I remembered that i don't have any !

Now where is that bed of mine.

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« Reply #32 on: April 10, 2007, 08:24:12 PM »

You sure hit the mark there Dood. Had a couple of very nice Glenlivet 12 year olds tonite - made me think that I should get out in the garage and clean my Whitewalls, then I remembered that i don't have any !

Now where is that bed of mine.

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« Reply #33 on: April 11, 2007, 08:28:10 AM »

Now that sounds like some good stuff. :2vrolijk_21:

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Helps pain in metal joints, too, d00d!  ;)  (I'm a Lagavulin 12yo man, myself...)

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« Reply #34 on: April 11, 2007, 09:50:25 AM »

Helps pain in metal joints, too, d00d!  ;)  (I'm a Lagavulin 12yo man, myself...)

Are you back at work fully?

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Luckily I have no pain in the metal joints, but could probably find some other medicinal purposes ;) to partake in some of that. :2vrolijk_21:

Not back to work yet, don't plan on going back anytime soon. I can retire in July '08, and have close to two years sick time on the books. If I'm able to go back to work full duty then I will otherwise I'm just going to use my sick time until it's time for me to retire.

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« Reply #35 on: April 11, 2007, 10:40:43 AM »

Luckily I have no pain in the metal joints, but could probably find some other medicinal purposes ;) to partake in some of that. :2vrolijk_21:

Not back to work yet, don't plan on going back anytime soon. I can retire in July '08, and have close to two years sick time on the books. If I'm able to go back to work full duty then I will otherwise I'm just going to use my sick time until it's time for me to retire.

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That sounds awfully sensible, d00d!  :2vrolijk_21:  Interesting that you can accumulate sick time like that. doesn't happen over here!  But you should use it as you say.  I guess unless you go back to FULL duty, it would be a pretty boring waste of time (especially when you could be riding or polishing some of that chrome!)  :orange:

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« Reply #36 on: April 11, 2007, 10:49:37 AM »

That sounds awfully sensible, d00d!  :2vrolijk_21:  Interesting that you can accumulate sick time like that. doesn't happen over here!  But you should use it as you say.  I guess unless you go back to FULL duty, it would be a pretty boring waste of time (especially when you could be riding or polishing some of that chrome!)  :orange:

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Exactly the way I feel. Especially when I can make the same amount of money staying at home doing what you mentioned. They don't pay you for the sick time when you leave, however they have this formula where they will add time to your years of service for pension purposes. This formula gives you pennies on the dollar to what you've earned and there is a cap (six months) that can be added to your time of service. There was someone that retired in November that had over 4 years of sick time and all he got was six months added to his time of service. Didn't take me long to realize if I wasn't able to go back to full duty and I had this amount of time to use it.

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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #37 on: April 11, 2007, 11:12:21 AM »

Exactly the way I feel. Especially when I can make the same amount of money staying at home doing what you mentioned. They don't pay you for the sick time when you leave, however they have this formula where they will add time to your years of service for pension purposes. This formula gives you pennies on the dollar to what you've earned and there is a cap (six months) that can be added to your time of service. There was someone that retired in November that had over 4 years of sick time and all he got was six months added to his time of service. Didn't take me long to realize if I wasn't able to go back to full duty and I had this amount of time to use it.

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So in effect, you get penalised  at the end of your career, for not going off sick!  Crazy, huh?  Still, 6 months worth more than you would get here, so at least it's something.  And you can start a part time business from home - a "Chrome Advisory Service"!  :drink:

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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #38 on: April 21, 2007, 09:39:57 PM »

whew  just spent the better part of an hour cleanin Elvis's white shoes. Damn that's a pain the a$$

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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #39 on: May 03, 2007, 01:50:03 PM »

get rid of the while walls and get black walls = more time riding.   ::)

They look nice when clean....after that, they'er a pain. 

If you must though..as the majority state...WBW. 
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Re: WhiteWalls
« Reply #40 on: May 31, 2007, 08:55:14 AM »

:soapbox: I use GoJo hand cleaner  works GREAT
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