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Re: White Letter Tires (12/22)
1/27/17 8:09pm

Pappy's Toy
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WILLIAMSTOWN, KY - USA

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Silver Anniversary 1978, L82?, 4-speed

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I do have some Brillo Pads around; but I will have to wait until it warms up a bit. It seems that winter has decided to return to Kentucky.

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Re: White Letter Tires (13/22)
1/30/17 9:47am

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Titusville, FL - USA

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1977 Coupe (White), 1982 Coupe (Silver), 2006 Convertible (Victory Red). NCM Life Member #2221.

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DarinM said: Scrub brush and some ajax powder and water is what i grew up using that still works !

Ditto on what Darin says...this is the only method I use as well. Letters stay white for months (depending on your C3 driving habits).

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Re: White Letter Tires (14/22)
1/30/17 11:53am

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WILLIAMSTOWN, KY - USA

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Silver Anniversary 1978, L82?, 4-speed

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vettejack, thanks for the follow up. Right now I'm looking at snow, so as soon as it warms up a bit, I will dig out the cleanser and a scrub brush.

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Re: White Letter Tires (15/22)
1/30/17 2:49pm

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Overland Park, KS - USA

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1973 Orange Metallic Coupe (orig owner), L82, 4 spd (WR), PS, (A/C & PW (I installed from wrecked 73)), leather, AM/FM Stereo, ran with '65 FI unit earlier & will again some day.

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Once you get them clean, Bleche White is by far the easiest way to keep them that way.

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Re: White Letter Tires (16/22)
2/19/17 2:30pm

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WILLIAMSTOWN, KY - USA

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Silver Anniversary 1978, L82?, 4-speed

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Well yesterday was finally warm enough to wash the car and gave me a chance to work on the "yellow letter" tires. I used Bleche Wite, Armor All Tire and Wheel cleaner, Comet and Brillo Pads (plus a lot of elbow grease). I still have a ways to go; but the change is significant.

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Re: White Letter Tires (17/22)
2/19/17 8:21pm

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Grapevine, TX - USA

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1972 LT-1 convertible with factory air.

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Meguire's Endurance tire shine is pretty good stuff. Blocks UV which is what turns tires brown. It's a gel and you put it on with a tire sponge.

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Re: White Letter Tires (18/22)
2/20/17 7:52pm

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Flanders, NJ - USA

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1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.

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I use Soft Scrub, has bleach in it and its not real abrasive, put on with scrub brush let it soak in and then rinse. works great.

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Re: White Letter Tires (19/22)
10/19/20 2:14pm

StevieRayZorback
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Springdale, AR - USA

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1976 Coupe, Dark Metalic Green, 16,000 miles and others too many to mention!

Joined: 10/19/2020
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I know this is an old thread but it's my first time logging in and EXACTLY the info I was looking for. Thanks all!

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Re: White Letter Tires (20/22)
10/19/20 9:58pm

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Scottsdale, AZ - USA

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1981 Corvette Two-Tone Claret color, 4 spd, C7 Vert

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I’ve used all of the mentioned products including sandpaper...... they quickly return to yellow.

I have not resorted to white paint markers yet which many claim to be the answer.

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Re: White Letter Tires (21/22)
10/20/20 4:12pm

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Twin Lakes, CO - USA

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SOLD - "The Toy" - 1970 Convertible
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manchestershark said: WESTLEY'S Bleche Wite. Follow label directions. Good stuff!

I also use the Mequiar's tire gel. Been happy with both products.

|UPDATED|10/20/2020 2:12:53 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|

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Re: White Letter Tires (22/22)
10/20/20 5:37pm

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Grapevine, TX - USA

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1972 LT-1 convertible with factory air.

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I quit using the Meguiar's gel and went to 303 Protectant. Way less messy, easier to apply, and leaves a nice satin finish. I don't like super shiney tires.

|UPDATED|10/20/2020 3:37:29 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|

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