Tire cleaning woes...

TS works great but still I had to scrub and rinse a dozen times for old tires and they are still not perfect but a lot better. I Scrubbed till they are matte when they are dry.
 
One thing I've noticed (discovered?) is how much a tire 'blooms' differs from manufacture to manufacture.

The tires on my truck are Firestone, look at them one moment nice and clean. Tomorrow: blooming like a spring flower. Add, they are a total bear to clean. Takes, on average at least 3-4 washing/scrubbings to remove the bloom.

Wife's car, Michelin's (third set)...never seem to bloom. If they do get the 'browning', a quick LA Awesome wash does the trick.

Just my 2¢...

Bill
 
Try using Stoners Tarminator on the tires. spray it onto a MF applicator or towel and scrub it in, then rinse. you will be shocked at how much more crap you pull off the rubber. No matter how clean I think I got the tires, doing this last step really gets them clean with a very even finish when they dry. if the tires are new , tarminator is the only thing I have found that pulls off the mold release agent quickly and easily the first time.
 
Try a little mineral spirits and brush them well then follow with a good tire cleaner.
This works well on new tires to remove the protective coating that's on the tires.
 
BillE said:
One thing I've noticed (discovered?) is how much a tire 'blooms' differs from manufacture to manufacture.
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^This. I have a pair of Firestone Affinity on the back of my Altima and they bloom slowly over time and clean easy. The Falken's I have on the front bloom very readily but wash out easily.

My wife's Goodyear tires are a bear...bloom easily and take 2-3 washes to clear.
 
I just tried the Croftgate Tire Shine. A tire & wheel dressing and cleaner too which was recommended by my new mounted tire installer. The most convenience is it's waterless. No need to rinse. Just spray on the MF towel and wipe away the dirt like general cleaning. Then i spray a little bit more on a sponge or applicator pad and wipe on the tire for more glossy look. Better to wait for about half an hour to let it dry before driving. But this product is not for really high glossy shine and don't last too long. It'll leave a matte or natural look only after a day. Croftgate mention it'll turn the tire brown. Also can be used for dash and interior.
Please read my full review at the topic of Croftgate Tire Shine within this forum if you want more details.
 
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