How do I clean rust stains off my white sidewalls? PROBLEM SOLVED
Okay guys/gals: I think I have the problem licked. Thanks to all for your suggestions. I pretty much tried all of them and none worked for me. So I broke out the good old 3M P600 (600 grit) sandpaper, part number 213Q and started sanding. The rust stains are pretty deep into the white sidewall, but most of the rust accumulates on the outermost surface. So once I started sanding, the rust stain came off pretty quickly. There is a faint residue of rust discoloration deep into the sidewall which is impossible to get out, but sanding it pretty aggressively got about 90% of it. After finishing, I washed the tire with soap and water then hit the entire white sidewall with an SOS pad, which removed any sanding residue. I finished the job with a silicone tire dressing and from two feet away it looks nearly perfect. Please see the attached photos - the first before sanding, the second after sanding, and the last of the completed tire. Again, thanks for all the recommendations. I just wanted to pass to the Mopar faithful something that worked for me. Be well!
Okay guys/gals: I think I have the problem licked. Thanks to all for your suggestions. I pretty much tried all of them and none worked for me. So I broke out the good old 3M P600 (600 grit) sandpaper, part number 213Q and started sanding. The rust stains are pretty deep into the white sidewall, but most of the rust accumulates on the outermost surface. So once I started sanding, the rust stain came off pretty quickly. There is a faint residue of rust discoloration deep into the sidewall which is impossible to get out, but sanding it pretty aggressively got about 90% of it. After finishing, I washed the tire with soap and water then hit the entire white sidewall with an SOS pad, which removed any sanding residue. I finished the job with a silicone tire dressing and from two feet away it looks nearly perfect. Please see the attached photos - the first before sanding, the second after sanding, and the last of the completed tire. Again, thanks for all the recommendations. I just wanted to pass to the Mopar faithful something that worked for me. Be well!