Re: [FWDLK] BLACKwalls

["David Homstad" <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Wayne,

I use Westley's. It works just as good on the black as on the white. The
black looks new, not greasy, glossy, or darker black than new. It is
important to rinse with lots of water, while brushing with a stiff bristle
brush, to flush away what has been loosened by the Westley's. Westley's
seems to work best when sprayed directly on every square inch of the tire
while it is dry. Spraying on most areas, but not all, and brushing it around
does not work well.

Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500




-----Original Message-----
From:   Wayne Graefen [SMTP:wrgraefen@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent:   Friday, August 27, 1999 6:38 AM
To:     L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject:        [FWDLK] BLACKwalls

Y'all Forwardlookers,

We've heard some preferences on making/keeping whitewalls white.

What do the rest of you use (if anything) to keep black walls,
or the black outside your whitewalls, looking rich black like
new?

Personally, I use two products:

My blackwalled daily driver gets shot with "More Shine, Less
Time" aerosol.  I let it sit 10-15 minutes and then wipe off any
excess with paper towels to avoid the "Armor-all" high gloss
look.

For show car preparation, I'll apply Meguiar's "Clean, Shine and
Protect", also bottled as Meguiar's professional line "#40,
Rubber and Vinyl".  I pump spray it onto a small kitchen sponge
which allows me to get just the application area needed like
into the assorted grooves and depression of tire sidewalls.
Also use this on my door/trunk weatherseals, interior vinyl
trim, radiator and heater hoses, windshield and backglass
gaskets.  I REALLY like this stuff!  and no silicone!

Wayne Graefen