Recommend a Tire cleaner

I like M37 Tire & Rubber Rejuvenator but I tried a new one this weekend that cleans tires better than anything I've ever used before. It isn't sold by AutoGeek so I'll be a "Wise Guy" and not share the name.
 
mwoywod said:
yep, all I use on my tires is OPC 7:1 to clean and then apply Optimum protectant plus on my tires. I like that it looks complete matte and that it doesn't collect dust or change the appearance of the tires. It provides a completely even finish that makes makes my truck tires look "healthy" and "natural". I used to use hyper dressing 4:1 but even that gave them too much of a dressed appearance in my opinion and wasn't as dry to the touch
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I'll have to give it a shot. Thanks.
 
I personally struggle with finding a tire cleaner that will clean the Yoko tires on the wifes van to 100% black. This includes Tuff Shine, Megs APC, Mothers, Eagle One, etc. I'm tired of wasting money and am using Purple Power for a few dollars for economical purposes because it does the same job as the name brand cleaners.

Now this issue could be caused by the formulation of this particular Yoko tire and its UV inhibitors (as suggested by others) that is causing the permanent browning. Once the dirt and grime have been completely cleansed from the top layer, I'm left with this every time...

Mind you, this is after at least 10 passes of Megs APC... (tire is wet with WATER)
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Chemical Guys Citrus clean with scrub brush and steel wool for those PITA color dots on tires.

This removes everything and preps the tire for Gyeon Tire. The only tire dressing you need. No sling, dark black rubber with a little shine that last and last.
 
That is burt on dried out Silicone "spray on" tire dressing the more you add the worse it will get. OMG those are way too shiny.

I have had the same problem with YOKO tires before.

To clean all that burnt crap off grab a gal of lacquer thinner and start wiping them down to you bet back to the black rubber again. No Lacquer Thinning will not hurt the rubber or make it soft since you are not soaking the tire in a tub of it. You are just using it to remove all that burn on silicone dressing.

When you are done you can coat them with Gyeon Tire and have nice dark black tires again without silicone.

1 bottle of Gyeon tire will last you years because a little goes a long way.



evo77 said:
I personally struggle with finding a tire cleaner that will clean the Yoko tires on the wifes van to 100% black. This includes Tuff Shine, Megs APC, Mothers, Eagle One, etc. I'm tired of wasting money and am using Purple Power for a few dollars for economical purposes because it does the same job as the name brand cleaners.

Now this issue could be caused by the formulation of this particular Yoko tire and its UV inhibitors (as suggested by others) that is causing the permanent browning. Once the dirt and grime have been completely cleansed from the top layer, I'm left with this every time...

Mind you, this is after at least 10 passes of Megs APC... (tire is wet with WATER)
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Dave.0 said:
That is burt on dried out Silicone "spray on" tire dressing the more you add the worse it will get. OMG those are way too shiny.

I have had the same problem with YOKO tires before.

To clean all that burnt crap off grab a gal of lacquer thinner and start wiping them down to you bet back to the black rubber again. No Lacquer Thinning will not hurt the rubber or make it soft since you are not soaking the tire in a tub of it. You are just using it to remove all that burn on silicone dressing.

When you are done you can coat them with Gyeon Tire and have nice dark black tires again without silicone.

1 bottle of Gyeon tire will last you years because a little goes a long way.
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I stated in my post that the tires are wet with water (not tire dressing). I took a photo of them after rinsing off the tire cleaner.

I don't use silicone spray shine dressings. Most of the time I don't even dress the tires because sometimes I just like a naturally clean tire. Or if I'm in the mood I will wipe the tire down with Megs Natural Shine. I of course have tried other dressings but most always wipe down the tire for a matte finish.

I will give the lacquer thinner a shot in a test area for the heck of it. These tires are in need of replacing real soon (OE tires) so perhaps I can avoid this particular problem by switching to a different brand/model.
 
Eldorado2k said:
Forget towels... Can't it be used like a regular tire cleaner? Scrub & rinse?


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No per mothers it's not to be used that way. It doesn't work. It doesn't leave anything behind you spray, let it dwell then wipe with towels dress after to avoid blooming etc.


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MattPersman said:
No per mothers it's not to be used that way. It doesn't work. It doesn't leave anything behind you spray, let it dwell then wipe with towels dress after to avoid blooming etc.


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So much for that idea...
 
Yoko tires are a PITA. Strip them down with the lacquer thinner and that will help remove the "release agent" Yoko uses that also turns them brown.
 
DogRescuer said:
Will acetone act like the lacquer thinner?
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•Between these two products:
-Acetone would be my choice of a solvent
-Acetone is, let it suffice to say, so much
more "residue-free" than is laquer thinner.
(In fact, because of this "characteristic":
Acetone is often used in the manufacture
of CDS contraband.)

•With that in mind...
there has been talk lately of even
having Legislation that would require
sellers/buyers of acetone to keep
records of/register their transactions.

Stock Up!!


Bob
 
McKee's. I haven't used Tuf Shine. The McKee's works great. Spray it on and watch the brown start running off the tire. This stuff not only works fast and cleans great but also helps the condition of the rubber.
 
Tuf Shine. Don't look any further.

Spend the time and elbow grease up front, never look back.

Whenever I buy new tires (much too often!), I treat them with Tuf Shine (only have to scub a little) before I have them mounted.

Tuf Shine!
 
I like Tuf Shine too...


I'm going through the pictures from the last big 3-day detailing class and for "Production Detailing", (that's where we actually "wash" cars), we used the Tuf Shine tire cleaner to get the tires surgically clean.



:)
 
You can dilute TS tire cleaner 50% with water and it still works remarkably well (non concentrated version).


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I hear you but $40 @ gallon.



DaveT435 said:
McKee's. I haven't used Tuf Shine. The McKee's works great. Spray it on and watch the brown start running off the tire. This stuff not only works fast and cleans great but also helps the condition of the rubber.
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APC and Stoners Tarminator.... dress it with any water based tire dressing, I use optimum opti bond tire gel.
 
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