Tire Discoloration
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Tire Discoloration
I have some expensive pirelli tires that I just purchased a few months ago. Over the last few months, I have noticed a discoloration going on.
The tires are starting to develop a brownish haze over them. I have scrubed them with a scrub brush and soap... etc etc..
What is going on?
How do I fix this?
Is there a protective coating that the manufacture puts on the tire before selling them? If so, it could be that it has worn off, but what do I do to bring back the nice new black look of my tires?
Thx
Randall
The tires are starting to develop a brownish haze over them. I have scrubed them with a scrub brush and soap... etc etc..
What is going on?
How do I fix this?
Is there a protective coating that the manufacture puts on the tire before selling them? If so, it could be that it has worn off, but what do I do to bring back the nice new black look of my tires?
Thx
Randall
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Tire Discoloration
I think thats just a Pirelli thing. My dads jaguar came with pirellis and they discolor like that. We just throw some tire sheen on it and drive. It doesnt cover it perfectly, but its a bit better. How do you like those tires? I think they are a poor brand.
Rich
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Tire Discoloration
As I remember, the brown color comes out in all tires. Its an intentional by product of UV protection built into the tire compound to keep it from dry rotting. Scubbing it and using tire wet is about the only way to remove it. Some areas/tires will be better than others, but there is nothing else you can really do about it.
Chris
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Tire Discoloration
I second the use of Westley's Bleche White. This stuff will get any brown haze off your tire, along with any other dirt or grime. And if you have whitewalls or raised white letters, they will sparkle. Before you get the tire wet, spray the Bleche White generously onto the tire and let it sit about twenty seconds. You have enough time to walk around the truck spraying the other tires. If it dries on the tire, no big deal. When you get back to your first tire, spray some more Bleche White onto that tire and scrub with a rag or brush. Then blast it with the hose and you have your clean tire. You can just spray the Bleche White on and then wash off, but it is more effective when done as listed above. When you've finished washing the truck and the tires are dry, spray a coat of your favorite shiny stuff and call it done. (I prefer Stoner's product called More Shine, Less Time). By the way, do not leave the Bleche White on any painted surface for more than a minute or so.
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