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dcwnek14

Member Since: 25 Feb 2015
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5

How to remove "mud stains" from sidewalls?

As shown in the picture, it seems that the tyre sidewalls are "stained" with mud (this was from a clay-type mud). I've tried soap, letting it sit with a degreaser/dirt remover, and powerwashing, but still haven't been able to get it off the sidewalls. Also, it doesn't feel like its on the immediate surface

Any recommended products or techniques?

Thanks,

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6th Aug 2015 6:41pm

bear100

Member Since: 22 Mar 2010
Location: South Wales
Posts: 1958

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

I use smart wheels, works great but does leave a slight Matt finish 2023 Defender L663 V8
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6th Aug 2015 7:03pm

cozz

Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: nottingham
Posts: 542

i use a tyre foam cleaner, works well usually

6th Aug 2015 7:09pm

munch90

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: guildford
Posts: 3558

^^ agree with tyre foam cleaner , spray on leave a min , rinse off

6th Aug 2015 7:13pm

rustandoil

Member Since: 08 Sep 2012
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 787

2005 Defender 110 Td5 XS DCPU Bonatti Grey

That looks great! Leave it alone

6th Aug 2015 7:26pm

Swollock

Member Since: 16 Mar 2013
Location: Wellingborough Northants
Posts: 262

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Bonatti Grey

I use kitchen cleaner and a nail brush. 2008 Defender 110 XS CSW
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Triumph 1200 Rally Explorer
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6th Aug 2015 7:49pm

Mdm

Member Since: 11 Sep 2013
Location: Sunny Lancashire
Posts: 1639

Local car wash seem to be very good at taking paint off wheels

On a serious note some decent tfr or trick film remover or strong alloy wheel cleaner

Then when wheels are dry paint the wheels with tyre shine to protect the rubber.

6th Aug 2015 9:18pm

ken

Member Since: 18 Aug 2009
Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !!
Posts: 4328

Autosmart Tango

6th Aug 2015 9:48pm

apt100

Member Since: 05 Mar 2015
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 1547

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39098-15.html

currently, last post on this thread (or just use peanut butter

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6th Aug 2015 10:37pm

dcwnek14

Member Since: 25 Feb 2015
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5

I think I'll go for the tyre foam cleaner (at some point) and report back. If it doesn't work, I'll will give PB&J a try.

7th Aug 2015 1:35pm

nidge n

Member Since: 04 Feb 2012
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 720

Goes with the mud terrain lettering

7th Aug 2015 4:32pm

AndyS

Member Since: 18 Aug 2012
Location: London
Posts: 595

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Sumatra Black

Spray your mud flaps with Tyre Foam as well, it brings them up a treat.

7th Aug 2015 5:41pm

LRmud

Member Since: 22 Oct 2014
Location: IV12 Highland
Posts: 198

eddie wrote:
That looks great! Leave it alone

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1989 Defender 90
Toyota Aygo & Honda FR-V

7th Aug 2015 6:32pm

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