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3macs1 05-19-2007 03:07 PM

Cleaning and protecting the tires
 
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 https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif
Your feedback is appreciated.

GRB 05-19-2007 05:11 PM

Re: Cleaning and protecting the tires
 
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 05-19-2007 05:21 PM

Re: Cleaning and protecting the tires
 
-----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 05-19-2007 05:40 PM

Re: Cleaning and protecting the tires
 
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 05-19-2007 06:12 PM

Re: Cleaning and protecting the tires
 
You mean I'm supposed to wax rims ?

COPO427 05-19-2007 06:16 PM

Re: Cleaning and protecting the tires
 
GM tire dressing or touchless tire spray in a aerosol can.

sixtiesmuscle 05-19-2007 06:47 PM

Re: Cleaning and protecting the tires
 
I agree with Bill. The easiest & best stuff I have ever used is Adam's!

68l30 05-19-2007 07:02 PM

Re: Cleaning and protecting the tires
 
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 05-19-2007 07:17 PM

Re: Cleaning and protecting the tires
 
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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! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

jtower1969 05-19-2007 07:59 PM

Re: Cleaning and protecting the tires
 
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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.


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