sol740 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 So I guess the guy that sold me the CBR used tire shine to dress the tires for the sale pics, problem is it appears to have also got onto the actual contact surface as well. Is a soapy water solution the best cleaner to use on bike tires? Is a degreaser too aggressive? It looks pretty slick and I want it as clean as possible. Thanks, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 You can use simple green or something like P21S http://www.detailedimage.com/P21S-M14/Total-Auto-Wash-P87/1000-ml-Kit-S1/ Heck even 50/50 iso just on the tires to get it off might be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Davis Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Wesley's Bleach White does a good job of stripping tire shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamgh81 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Good on you for getting that crap off your tires before you hit the road. I wouldn't use a degreaser incase it would hurt the wheel finish, but think a soapy solution would be fine. Dish soap or car wash soap should work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Dish soap or car wash soap should work. yea dish soap would be an option. car wash soap can contain wax and other slick additives so just watch out what you use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Cool, I'll give dish soap a try tonight, and hopefully that's that, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 If its on the rear just do a sweet burn out. :fuckyeah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 If its on the rear just do a sweet burn out. :fuckyeah: that's plan b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 that's plan b. It should of been plan a the second u got the keys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I've been out in the garage for an hour and a halfish, hit all four sides with the dish soap and water mix a few times, each pass seemed to make a small dent in the big greasy lines. Switched from a rag to an abrasive sponge for a few dish soap passes, then switched to a rag with 50/50 iso (thanks Ryan), seems to have knocked out 95% of it or better. I expect some easy carving should scrub off any residual bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Burn out you puss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Burn out you puss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Brake cleaner is what I use if I see anything like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Beard Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 A good side to side lean while ripping it will clear it just fine. Use to park mine in the shop always did this to clear the oil residue off before I left. Works like a charm and its much faster than scrubbing. A little brake cleaner on the front works well if its really bad too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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