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dakotakid
Dodge Dakota
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2/24/2002
16:34:28
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i keep getting brown bands around my tires (bfg at/ko's) where they meet the rims . any ideas how to get rid of them or keep from comming back ?
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Lizardking
Dodge Dakota
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2/24/2002
17:18:10
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umm get some greenspraypaint and everytime the turn brown paint over it. Or just get rid of your tires.. who needs em anyhow?
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Dakaty
GenIII
2/24/2002
17:30:13
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Regular use of any good tire dressing will keep them black. I have used several different brands with good results. I also bought some of the yellow and black sponge applicators for the tire dressing. They are not quite as messy as using a rag.
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Lesley
GenIII
2/24/2002
23:47:09
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Some of those foam tire sprays will turn your tires brown. Be careful what you buy.
97 3.9 CC Sport. Black. Auto 3.55
Quick D Intake, JBA Stainless headers, Autolite 3923s, stainless Borla Turbo XL, V8 R/T TB,
19 lb.FMS fuel injectors. Coming 17" Boyd Coddington Smoothies
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jon
Dodge Dakota
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2/25/2002
00:46:08
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No joke: i use simple green to keep em clean and my best friends dad uses COMET on his! Shocking yes but it keeps the whites white, blacks black and removes minor scuffs :). And for a limited time only you can get...oops sorry, got carried away.
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Ottawadak
Dodge Dakota
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2/25/2002
08:17:43
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I always use an SOS pad or fine steel wool with soapy water. It keeps the white letters white (if you have them) and it keeps the rest of the tire black.
Cheers!
OttawaDak
2000 4.7L CC Sport. White. Auto 3.55
ARE Tonneau, APC clearcorners
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yo
Dodge Dakota
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2/25/2002
08:56:46
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The best tire cleaner by far is Grease Lightning. Spray on, brush for 5 seconds, rinse off. Brake dust on white letters comes off instantly, and the letters are perfectly white, with the black rich and dark.
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Spyder343
Dodge Dakota
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2/25/2002
15:14:23
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The best stuff I have used is Westley's Bleche White. Actually makes my tires black when I use it! It is pretty amazing stuff, but also pretty caustic. I wear a mask when I use it.
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JimB
GenIII
2/25/2002
15:21:41
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I've tried em all -- Wesley's, Comet, Brillo pads. You name it. A fellow biker buddy of mine told me the best way to detail a motor is grab a gallon of that "purple stuff" (comes in a variety of names) you find in Pep Boys, Auto Zone - it's the stuff you dilute for your Power Washer. Put some of this in a spray bottle -- undiluted! Spray on tires -- even white lettering -- let sit only a minute - hose off immediately. Unbelievable results, dirt cheap. One gallon lasts me two months! Also, have used it on my bikes engine and both truck motors (which are clean enough to eat off of, although who would want to). You have to be careful with this spray on some types of metals. Discoloration can occur. For example, got a little overspray on the bikes brushed aluminum wheel (front one) and there's a couple of very small grey spots. - Jim
99 SY 3.9 Dakota Sport
99 PB 5.9 Durango SLT
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Blizzard
*GenIII*
2/25/2002
16:49:39
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Be careful with the Westley's Bleceh-White around polished aluminum wheels ... it'll phuck up the finish.
Your best bet is to hit 'em with an SOS pad first, rinse, and then give em a shot of tire foam. I'll then give them a coat of Tire Wet if I really want a shine.
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
http://shakin-notstirred.tripod.com
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Lesley
GenIII
2/25/2002
17:12:14
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Nothing like a phucked up finish, that's for sure!
97 3.9 CC Sport. Black. Auto 3.55
Quick D Intake, JBA Stainless headers, Autolite 3923s, stainless Borla Turbo XL, V8 R/T TB,
19 lb.FMS fuel injectors. Coming 17" Boyd Coddington Smoothies
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Texas97
GenIII
2/25/2002
17:52:32
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My best results have been with a tire brush and Comet or Ajax or Cameo. That spray on tire sh$t just makes the tires collect dirt faster. Looks good for a little bit. Also have noticed that that spay on stuff drips down onto the wheels and they collect more brake dust. I think the Comet and a good brush works better than anything else.
Drive it like you stole it!
97 Dakota CC 3.9L 5 speed
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Blizzard
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2/25/2002
18:11:11
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Here's my trick for keeping the tire spray off the wheels ...
Ya know the round plastic domes they use to "squirrel-proof" bird feeders? Just so happens the one I found in the garage is 15" in diameter -- same as my wheels. Hold that over the wheel and spray to your hearts content! hehehe
'01 QC 4x4
5.9L, 3.92 LSD, loaded
http://shakin-notstirred.tripod.com
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Texas97
GenIII
2/25/2002
20:10:03
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Good idea!!
Drive it like you stole it!
97 Dakota CC 3.9L 5 speed
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bigdakota87®
Dodge Dakota
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2/25/2002
20:49:25
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I agree w/ Yo, i use Greased Lighting on my wheels too, come out sparklin' ever time, no probs with strippin the chrome off either
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2pnt5ltrluv
GenIII
2/25/2002
23:10:39
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As for keeping them from coming back, it would be kinda tough. That brown band is brake dust, unless you don't plan on using your brakes, it is an inevitable occurance. :) But a little bit of elbow grease and good spray will remove it.
my $0.02 (or $0.04 canadian...hehe)
Drive it like you stole it...
Flowmaster 40 series Delta, Bosch Platinum 4 plugs, 180 d thermostat, AIRAID intake w/K&N cone, Jet Chip stage 2 , Altezza tail lights, Billet Aluminum fuel door, 5% tint all around.
Coming Soon: Turbocharger, New Throttle Body, MSD Ignition, and Nitrous.hehe
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