Cleaning and protecting the tires

[3macs1]

Just wondering what you guys are using to clean and protect your tires. I am real old school I guess still cleaning them with spray 9 and a brush followed by either Maguires spray or liquid but I find they collect a lot of dust and I am not happy with the look.At least I don't use mop magic any more http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif
Your feedback is appreciated.

[GRB]

This could run 10 pages! 303 Protectant is good. If you can find the Michelin crap you can bet it won't harm your tires.

[olredalert]

-----You may have seen Adams car products advertised this past year. I tried a few of thier products, among them thier tire dressing. Not too shiny, not greasy, doesnt show fingerprints, and turns a tire as black as can be had. You apply it with a supplied foam sponge so overspray is eradicated. Love the stuff
-----Thier detail spray is excellent as well. I buy it by the gallon.
-----Id love to take this opportunity to thank who ever it was that mentioned using a heat gun to get rid of mold wax on tires. I have avoided certain brands of tires for years because they seemed to never look good because of mold wax, and those days are over. If you havent tried it yet,,,do!.........Bill S

[jtower1969]

I have used just about everything on the shelf. For the white letters I use Wesley's Bleach White and a stiff brush. For just general cleaning of tires I use The Griot's rubber cleaner and the same brush. Now for the protecting I have tried them all.. High shine, low Shine, Gel , foam , Pump spray, aersol can..etc. They all seem to get dusty after a week or so. I like Meguire's insane shine on my Hummer. Armor all Foam on the Camaro (it's more of a dull finish)..and the Work car gets whatever I didn't like on the other two cars. Now for wheels I have not found a product I like. Until I do I'm using the car wash soap and a older wash mit. A plus to this is that the car wash soap won't remove the wax applied on the rims.

[Charley Lillard]

You mean I'm supposed to wax rims ?

[COPO427]

GM tire dressing or touchless tire spray in a aerosol can.

[sixtiesmuscle]

I agree with Bill. The easiest & best stuff I have ever used is Adam's!

[68l30]

I've been using the 303 product as well...Very nice stuff and does not give you the wet drippy caked on look.I just tried Vinylex and I'm very impressed with it also.Both products I like to spray on a terry cloth towel and rub it into the tires, not just spray it on and let cake up...


Steve

[Xplantdad]

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I agree with Bill. The easiest & best stuff I have ever used is Adam's!

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I also agree! And Adam and Heather from Adam's Polishes were nice enough to donate some products to give away at our car show yesterday!

Awesome people! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[jtower1969]

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You mean I'm supposed to wax rims ?

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If you wax them the Brake Dust comes right off.

[3macs1]

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I agree with Bill. The easiest & best stuff I have ever used is Adam's!

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Does anyone know where I can buy their products in Canada I looked everywhere locally and nothing http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Xplantdad]

you can order from Adam's direct...

www.adamspolishes.com (http://www.adamspolishes.com)

Edit:

Adam's Polishes Canada / Rocky Mountain Classics
Contact : Debra or Dexter
104-109 Bow Meadows Cr.
Canmore, Alberta, Canada T1W2W8
Phone : (403) 678-0243
Fax : (403) 678.5664
[email protected]
www.rockymountainclassiccars.com (http://www.rockymountainclassiccars.com)

Cyclemania Artworks
139 Fisher St.
Okotoks, Alberta, Canada T1S1M4
Phone : 403-938-9649
[email protected]


Dalex Detailing Products
Contact : Dale Hickey
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R2C4M1
Phone : 204-795-1931
Fax : 204-224-8771
[email protected]
www.rockymountainclassiccars.com (http://www.rockymountainclassiccars.com)

[3macs1]

Thanks Bruce. They are 4000 miles away but I will give them a shot to see. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[kwhizz]

Prep-Sol Surface Cleaner which is made for prepping surfaces prior to Painting is awsum for cleaning all the old Tire Derssings and the Mold Wax off of tires or any rubber surface......get's it dead clean .......then reapply the deressing of your choice.......Adam's http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Mr. Chevy]

Vinylex is great stuff or Meguiars vinyl and rubber cleaner works very good also.. Neither leave a very shiny or greasy residue!!

[copo-2]

May not be for everyone, but I find that plain ole hand cleaner (GOOP, G0-Jo, etc.) not only cleans well and gives a renewed natural look, but helps keep all rubber more flexible & soft?