Best Tire Cleaner Part 2 - Meguiar's D101

Radarryan said:
I noticed that you responded to a comment posted regarding the safety of Simple Green, and discouraged the use based on fact that a carcinogen is used (however I think that their updated formula does not contain anything of the such, but I could be wrong and have not checked their MSDS report).

I just wanted you, and everyone for that matter, to know that the same chemical that you warned about, 2-BUTOXYETHANOL, is also present in Meguiar's D101 as per Meguiar's MSDS report.

http://www.meguiars.com/content/en/msds/D101 MSDS.pdf

I just want everyone to know what is in the automotive chemicals that they choose to use and be careful with everything that you use. I noticed in your video that you use gloves and that is a great habit for everyone to get into.

I am not saying that D101 is unsafe, just saying that some of the components may warrant second looks. If we all are educated on the subject, we can make better, informed decisions. Meguiar's has recommended safety precautions in the MSDS report. Also, just to note, it has a NFPA Health Hazard Classification of 3.

It is no doubt that D101 is an excellent tire cleaner and your videos prove it.

Sorry for the :hijacked:
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Thank you for sharing that info. I had no idea that 2-BUTOXYETHANOL and ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER were the same.

I may look more into the safety levels of using the product. It seems as if the studies done on the chemical indicate problems with excessive exposure in high concentrations ie lots of usage indoors, but do not say how exposure is affected when used outdoors where the exposure level would be much lower.

Very interesting point, and thank you for bringing it up.
 
Kappy said:
After watching your original video I tried some D101 on my tires, diluting it a little and without using a foaming sprayer. The tires weren't that dirty, though I still saw an improvement in their appearance, but I've had problems getting the brush clean. I tried more APC, Dawn, and finally soaked the brush overnight in a very strong solution of orange oil and water, which helped. What do you use?
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I just wash my brush with water after I do a tire. Never been an issue.
 
Kappy said:
After watching your original video I tried some D101 on my tires, diluting it a little and without using a foaming sprayer. The tires weren't that dirty, though I still saw an improvement in their appearance, but I've had problems getting the brush clean. I tried more APC, Dawn, and finally soaked the brush overnight in a very strong solution of orange oil and water, which helped. What do you use?
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You can clean the brush with a TIRE CLEANER, Tuff Shine Tire Cleaner will get your brush good as new. Spray some on the brush and scrub against a grit guard. Mineral spirits will also renew your brush.

If your tire cleaner can't get ALL the old dressing off your brush, what makes you think it's getting ALL of it off your tires?
 
ihaveacamaro said:
Haha I know you weren't complaining, but you brought up a good point that I wanted to address :props:

How long have you used PERL? I would really like you to read a thread I did on SVRT vs PERL. It might change your perception about PERL not being as durable as SVRT.

Adam's SVRT vs The World! Tire Dressing Shootout! - Autopia Forums - Auto Detailing & Car Care Discussion Forum

SVRT and PERL were neck and neck at 3 weeks.

Oh and also note that PERL was even diluted 1:1.
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I've been using PERL on and off for about a year. I do like it for some purposes, just not as an exterior dressing. I read your tire dressing shootout thread when you first wrote and just looked at it again now. To this day, it still surprises that I was getting the same durability from SVRT that you were getting, but not from PERL. I'm not above saying it could be user error on my part, but my results definitely influenced my opinion of PERL in that application.

ihaveacamaro said:
And thanks for being cool, I wasn't trying to call you out or anything, just trying to address something you said.
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No worries man. I didn't think for a second that you were calling me out. That's what's great about THIS forum. We can all express our experiences with the same product without being attacked when it doesn't match those that someone else has expressed. It's all in the delivery. I appreciate your follow-up by addressing my comment.

ihaveacamaro said:
I never use PERL on anything but tires. It streaks on trim for me.

Don't use it on trim, only full strength on tires.
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I definitely do not like it as an exterior trim dressing. I'm going to have to do some additional testing with PERL on tires, since you feel so strongly about it. I just feel like I should give it another shot to be fair, even if just to myself.
 
swanicyouth said:
You can clean the brush with a TIRE CLEANER, Tuff Shine Tire Cleaner will get your brush good as new. Spray some on the brush and scrub against a grit guard. Mineral spirits will also renew your brush.

If your tire cleaner can't get ALL the old dressing off your brush, what makes you think it's getting ALL of it off your tires?
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Thanks for the suggestion, but I was trying the APC as a tire cleaner, and if I need to get another tire cleaner to clean the brush, I'd use it to clean the tires as well. I didn't think to try mineral spirits, and that might be a good solution. Thanks.

Did I get all the old dressing off? I can't answer that. My car is fairly new, and the tires don't appear to be that dirty. After cleaning them with the D101, I applied some Eco Touch Tire Shine, and they looked good to me.
 
Kappy said:
Thanks for the suggestion, but I was trying the APC as a tire cleaner, and if I need to get another tire cleaner to clean the brush, I'd use it to clean the tires as well. I didn't think to try mineral spirits, and that might be a good solution. Thanks.

Did I get all the old dressing off? I can't answer that. My car is fairly new, and the tires don't appear to be that dirty. After cleaning them with the D101, I applied some Eco Touch Tire Shine, and they looked good to me.
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what brush are you using?
 
Great vid, i am going to pick some of this stuff up, been looking for something like this. I didnt really like PERL in my experience, my favorite is CG G6 dressing, last weeks, and gives great look!
 
ihaveacamaro said:
It is. All I do is wash it with water at the end of my detail and it gets clean every time.
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I haven't had the car that long or cleaned it that many times, and I have no idea what was put on the tires before I got it. I wonder if it's possible that whatever product was used previously is still coming off and staining the brush.
 
It certainly could be... You might just have to live with it if it's stained :(
 
Another great product to clean your brush (and your tires) is LA's Totally Awesome Degreaser. Most Dollar stores sell it for a $1. I keep several bottles on hand. It seems to clean dressings off better than most APC's for me.

Another choice is Goo Gone. It will clean your brush good as new. But, it requires another step (IPA), as Goo Gone leaves its own residue. I like to keep all my brushes, pads, and applicators clean as new, but I realize not everyone is going to go to all that trouble.
 
swanicyouth said:
Another great product to clean your brush (and your tires) is LA's Totally Awesome Degreaser. Most Dollar stores sell it for a $1. I keep several bottles on hand. It seems to clean dressings off better than most APC's for me.

Another choice is Goo Gone. It will clean your brush good as new. But, it requires another step (IPA), as Goo Gone leaves its own residue. I like to keep all my brushes, pads, and applicators clean as new, but I realize not everyone is going to go to all that trouble.
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Totally forgot about goo gone. That's a great suggestion!
 
swanicyouth said:
You can clean the brush with a TIRE CLEANER, Tuff Shine Tire Cleaner will get your brush good as new. Spray some on the brush and scrub against a grit guard. Mineral spirits will also renew your brush.
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You da' man! I poured in just enough mineral spirits to cover the bottom of a small bucket, swirled around the brush, which became clean almost instantly, and then let it sit for 5 minutes. Then I let it soak in a solution of Dawn and water with some other brushes and it looks brand new.

Thanks for the suggestion.
 
Thanks for the tip on this product Roshan. I picked up an older used car for commuting 2 weeks ago and I gave it it's first wash today. I naturally started with the wheels/tires. They're fairly new tires that didn't appear greasy or brown - that is until I started spraying on the D101. Man! it took 4 applications to each tire before it was considered clean. I had to replenish my spray bottle part way thru the process. Good thing this stuff is cheap.

Once it was all done I took the old MF towel delegated to wheel duty to wipe the water off the tires, and there was no dirt or residue. Thanks again for the video and product recommendation.
 
KillaCam said:
I just ordered some a few days ago and plan to try it out. Sometimes APC doesn't cut it.
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ITS SUPER STRONG.. i strictly use it on the tires and i keep it off rims. I use a foaming sprayer.

when sprayed on it removes the oxidation and the white foams turns orange... and thats before agitation...

i love it... i may even dilute it a little more... however i want it to be strong
 
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