I have used simple green , and yes it works very well, I also have used Castrol super cleaner  ( the purple stuff ) and it also works very well. I never have had a problem with the white walls on my Merc. , and I have been using the bleche-white for about 10 years now. I may have to replace the tires, just because of the age, but the white wall and the tread is still good . I have owned the Merc. since '94, and used the bleche-white on the old bias -ply tires without any problems there either. Just my experiences, and I am by no means any type of expert. this is just what has worked for me.---Jim

I used to use the bleechy white but someone somewhere told to that it dries out the white wall  and to use simple green instead. I've been using simple green for a couple of years now and it really works nice....just wet the tire, spray on simple green, scrub with brush and rinse....they look good and doesn't dry out the white walls....just for what ever it worth.l
Jim

Location:Washington,Ia

use  westleys bleachwhite on the white walls. it is sold under a new name now , but has the same formula. it is now called Black Magic Bleche-wite. the bottle I have is 32 oz.. use this when ever you wash the car, or just use a couple of rags and a small scrub brush like you use on your hands ( nylon bristle). I find it takes about 2 min max per tire, and you will have the whitest whites in town.   I do not know how well this stuff works on used tires that have not been properly cared for , but I use it on my '51 Mer, and my Harley that have white walls, and have used it on them since they were new.-----Jim

My dad also had some late 50s aftermarket lancer hubcaps on it too which I still have hanging in the basement that would look much better on a custom then how it is now,those hubcaps need to be restored since they did not hold up too well being used during Ohio winters and might get to them if I can find a appropriate car to put them on.


Butchering up everything I can get my hands on in Dayton Ohio

I like the fact you're doing it like you remember your Dad had it. Priceless.

Now, if I ever find a 54 Capri, dark green over light green, green leather interior, like my Dad had in 55, I'll sell the kids to go back.

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

I like the sleeper look better.


Butchering up everything I can get my hands on in Dayton Ohio

Whitewalls are more work but look soooo gooood

Durham Missouri

Looking good Jeff. We still have your honorary membership. The Kiwis are missing. Keep well. Rick

Rick - West Australia
Do Y Blocks Downunder run upside down? Gravity Sucks!!

I like it!  If you drive your car a lot w/walls are a PITA..



"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"

Looks good. I have to agree on the wide whites but, it still looks good.

Durham Missouri