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3/18/2015 12:15am
Can anybody give me some advice on how to clean my boots really good? I have access to a pressure washer is there any kind of cleaner i should use that won't mess them up? I know I will Prob get a lot of shit for this post I don't really care i just need some advice
I wear white tech 10's and started out scrubbing them each time with a scrub brush/soap & water. Now that they are older and the sting of $600 is over, I just pressure wash them off with the bike. They look great again after just that.
Most important thing is to not let them sit really muddy too long so they don't stain too bad. No super special treatment is needed really. Some dirt stains more than others. Red North Carolina clay (NCMP) seems to be the worst on the east coast. Don't let that sit on ANYTHING.
Hope that helps a little....
The Shop
I use a mixture of Dawn dish detergent and water. It cuts grease, and it is gentle enough for baby otters after oil spills, it's gentle enough for my scooter. Some people use Shout, same principle. pH neutral cleaner.
as far as boots go, i use the dawn mixture, gentle pressure washer, then i hit them with lexol (leather & vinyl preservative)on the outside, and mint foot powder on the inside. minty fresh and clean all the time.
Wet boots, spray on the Shout, let sit for a minute and rinse away with pressure washer. If you need to get any stubborn black marks off, a magic eraser works well.
Pit Row
I've had 2 pairs of white SIDI's and only use 50/50 Simple Green, both pairs over time have faded to a light hue of green. The only connection I can make is it's the Simple Green... or is it the SIDI boot's?
Try using LA's Totally Awesome. Get all the dirt chunks off, spray on and let it set for about a min, then spray off. It's cheap and works just as good if not better than simple green. Also doesn't have any of the acid or that stuff in it either.
Every time I ride, the damndest thing happens. My bike and boots get dirty.
I just do a quicky wash and scrub with what ever I'm using to clean the bike. Rinse and air dry. I don't want to use too much pressure to force detergents and water into the seams and crevices of my bike or boots
About the best cleaner for bike and gear. Non corrosive, and little to no scrubbing. Spray it on, let it set for 5 mins.. spray it off, clean, clean.
I have white Gaerne boots, and ride in red TX clay, always come clean for me if I get to them right away.
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