Has anyone ever "re-finished" gum sidewalls?

[dzxc]

My race tubulars are Dugast Typhoons, which have a gum colored sidewall. They take in water apparently so the norm is to paint the sidewalls with aqua seal. It was my first time with these tires and I don't think I did a very good job with the sealant. Now a year later they look like :crap: :crap: :crap:. There is dirt in there, they're peeling near the rim, etc.

Is it possible to strip the aqua seal and re-do the work? Or am I SOL until I need a new set of tires?

They look like this image I found, but worse:

http://cx.cxmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/thijs-al-masked-ridley-2014-china-cxmagazine-ayee-img_2966-c_1.jpg

[jtbadge]

I used a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on my Bruce Gordons last night. Worked surprisingly well to clean off rain stains.

[rwsaunders]

I don't know if whitewall tire cleaner would work, but I've used Spray N Wash and similar bleach based cleaners with good results. Perhaps reach out to the distributor of manufacturer for suggestions.

[alyosha_s]

i use a sponge and a bleach based cleaner

[verbeke06]

clean gumwalls are so so nice though. can we see a before/after pic?

[cdn_bacon]

automotive spray tire cleaner?

spray it on, either wipe away or let it sit. should work well.