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[Panther]

 

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!

[beerman]

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
-Beerman

[Greaseball]

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.....

[MichaelHDMD]

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.

[Panther]

Your bike rocks Greaseball!

Panther.

[SPIDERMAN]

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

B B

[Eqcons]

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! 

Jim

[bisounours]

I agree with you, Jim !

White Spirit is very effective.

Jacques

[hdbrad03]

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

[Eqcons]

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

But why scrub when you can wipe....? 

Jim

[Midnight Rider]

But why scrub when you can wipe....? 

Jim

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

[Eqcons]

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! 

Jim

[BalDeagle]

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 !

 

Nige

[Eqcons]

I prefer the amber coloured spirit myself !

 

Nige

Not much use on whitewalls, though Nige!

Jim

[Fired00d]

Not much use on whitewalls, though Nige!

Jim

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

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d