Mutant Tire Blue

[pajeff02]

I purchased a new set of BF Goodrich Radial T/A's for the Corvette over a year ago. I have tried everything to scrub off the protective blue coating they put on the white lettering. I thought for sure that Bleche-Wite would remove it, but the lettering still has a slight bluish cast to it. Obviously, I do not want to remove the white on the lettering and hesitate to go at it with anything else. Suggestions?

[tatertot91]

Give it a go with hot water and some dish soap

[pajeff02]

Did that -- I think with Ajax dish detergent. Water was warm though and not really hot. I can give that another go.

[tatertot91]

Worth a shot before trying something that might remove the white paint.

[cammed goat]

I've used brakleen and water. Worked for me. And if I recall, the white lettering is actually the rubber before it is dyed black at the manufacturer.

[tatertot91]

Jeff, ever find anything to get it off?

[pajeff02]

Been too busy fixing it to wash it.


Next time I wash it, I'll see what I can find in the garage cabinet.

[tatertot91]

Just wondering, got new tires coming for the truck and I'm almost positive they'll have that blue stuff all over them. if they do ill try out a couple things in the garage and hopefully find something that works

[pajeff02]

On any other white letter tire I have purchased -- including at least 2 prior sets of Radial T/A's, I have never had an issue removing it.

[initechpeter]

Use a wire brush. This is the same brush I use on all tires. Works great. The link below takes you to the page, but you need to scroll down to the 71150 Tire Claing Brush, Brass Wire.

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