05 Ford Expedition - a zaino detail - Page 3

themightytimmah · 11-01-06, 03:40

I use All Purpose Cleaner and a scrub brush - try Castrol Super Clean or Purple Power.

Frugle · 11-01-06, 03:42

I used BonAmi (bars aid er whatever) on the tires with a scrub brush and that really didn't do anything to make the letters whiter... would an APC work better?

I was really happy with the way Chemical Guys VRT performed. It got a lot of the marks on the vinyl out, and did a huge amount of work cleaning the running board that nothing else would touch.. do you think that would do any good on the tires as wheel if I scrubbed it in?

Frugle · 11-01-06, 03:45

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Originally Posted by Bigpoppa3346

If you want OTC, maybe Bleche White. However, if you are willing to shop online, go to TOL and order the Hi-Temp tire cleaner. Dilutes 1:1, is dirt cheap, works well, and doesn't have any cheap bleach.

sorry, what is TOL?

DieselMDX · 11-01-06, 03:47

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Originally Posted by Frugle

sorry, what is TOL?

Top Of The Line

www.topoftheline.com

Frugle · 11-01-06, 03:54

Direct Link: http://www.topoftheline.com/32oztirclean.html

Can you apply the HT tire cleaner using something other than a sprayer? I really don't want that oversprayed onto the wheel or the paint.. can you use an applicator pad? and are you sure it will make the letters white rather than brown?

thanks!

EDIT: oh! just thought of something, would this also work as an engine degreaser? if so I'm sold

Eliot Ness · 11-01-06, 04:03

I haven't used these for cleaning white letters on tires, but I *think* other members have had good results using a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. They have so many other uses it wouldn't hurt to pick some up.... they are pretty cheap and easy to find.

thesacrifice · 11-01-06, 08:12

Like you, my first detail with a PC took a very long time, I spread it between two days because I was tired. Anyhow, now that the paint on that vehicle is relatively clean, propper up keep from now on should keep you from having to do such a detailed cleaning on that car...probably ever again. From here on, light polishing should be enough to maintain right? I did a 97 legacy that had probably never been detailed so I had to really work some of the areas, even three times with a compound.