Restoring white walls?

[marching_out]

What does everyone use to bring back the white on white wall tires? I have some Westwinds I'd like to use on a restore project but they are more of an off white than white. I've seen some references to tire paint and have actually used black tire paint on a mini bike project but never white. Thoughts and comments....

 

[GTs58]

I use a stiff brush and a Comet paste.

 

[marching_out]

Great idea. I've used Soft Scrub with a tooth brush which helped a little but I think I need to take off a very thin top layer to get down to some original white.

 

[GTs58]

Great idea. I've used Soft Scrub with a tooth brush which helped a little but I think I need to take off a very thin top layer to get down to some original white.

A tooth brush! :eek: Use a big stiff manly hand scrubbing brush and scrub it like you mean it.

 

[bulldog1935]

After you get them scrubbed clean, use 303 Protectant on the sidewalls. Even on white leather this is the recommended cleaner and protectant, and I use it on my gumwalls and gum hoods.

 

[OhioJones]

I've got a John Deer product that I favor. Can't for the life of me think of the name, though. Same stuff the farmers use on their huge tractor tires. Used it on my original Goodyear on my CT and i couldn't believe how well it came out. Mind you, it is NOT a white wall.
My $.02

 

[schwinnbikebobb]

http://www.shopgreendealer.com/John-Deere-Ultra-Guard-Tire-and-Rubber-Protection-TY16369.html

 

[Phattiremike]

I've got a John Deer product that I favor. Can't for the life of me think of the name, though. Same stuff the farmers use on their huge tractor tires. Used it on my original Goodyear on my CT and i couldn't believe how well it came out. Mind you, it is NOT a white wall.
My $.02

I've tried may stores looking for the John Deer tire protectant I cant find anything similar at the box stores, tractor supply, ace hardware etc. Is there another product that will get the same results? No john deer store'swhere I live.

Mike

 

[OhioJones]

I've tried may stores looking for the John Deer tire protectant I cant find anything similar at the box stores, tractor supply, ace hardware etc. Is there another product that will get the same results? No john deer store'swhere I live.

Mike

Honestly, I'm not sure if there is. This was recommended by several members and I didn't even bother to try anything else. You can order it online. It isn't all that pricey.

 

[Phattiremike]

I'll look online good idea, thanks.