how to whiten (restore) Atlas whitewall flaps that hav yellowed?

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3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 15 Jul 2004, 1:53 pm

#203388

just wondering how i can make my white walls flaps white again instead of yellowed and how to keep them white. is white vinyl spray the answer? any tips?

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1,795 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 15 Jul 2004, 2:15 pm

#203407

Jiff

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3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 15 Jul 2004, 2:37 pm

#203427

any more info mate?

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Adam_C Custom Title Time!

1,180 posts · joined May 2003 · 15 Jul 2004, 2:38 pm

#203428

jiff and some 0000 steel wool, or the steel wool and any soap, polishes them up a little and removes some of the cracks that develop over time, they are the ones trapping the dirt, maybe same 1500 grit paper or something instead of the wool but ive done the steel wool before

[Edited on 15-7-2004 by Adam_C]

Adam
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3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 15 Jul 2004, 2:40 pm

#203431

thanks guys

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silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 15 Jul 2004, 7:19 pm

#203556

White Vinegar,
Wipe on, Wipe off

Keeping it real !

5PL1TDCS10N Insano Dub Head

845 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 17 Jul 2004, 11:08 am

#204008

Ive had these on my oval and the safest and best method of cleaning is:
Wax and Grease remover|Prepsol to clean.....then apply a silicon based tyre cleaner(Turtle Wax Tyre stuf was the best)

Do not sand as this will only create more 'tooth' for dirt to adhere to...

-W :thumb

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3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 17 Jul 2004, 2:15 pm

#204043

tried the steel wool and jiff, cleaned it abit but there r some reall dark brown stains around the edges of the whitewalls that wont come off. any suggestions for heavy duty cleaning?

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Dannyboy half man , half horse

2,306 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 17 Jul 2004, 7:15 pm

#204145

have u tried wd40 and lots of new , clean rags? Usually wiping it once then turning the rag helps. Stops you spreading the crap around.

Dan🙂

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waltermitty Legend when my beer goggles are on

1,993 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Jul 2004, 3:06 pm

#204320

white vynol spry makes them like new.
Mitchell

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waltermitty Legend when my beer goggles are on

1,993 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Jul 2004, 3:06 pm

#204321

white vynol spry makes them like new.
Mitchell

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1,338 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 18 Jul 2004, 4:41 pm

#204340

aluebrite its acid based but grate on rubber and even faded paint if u r quick with it dont leve it on 2 long tho

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 18 Jul 2004, 10:46 pm

#204541

I used wd40 on mine today, sprayed on and just wiped off, worked very well.