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VelvetRose
03-22-2007, 01:31 PM
I have really big tires. 37". I have built up tire dressings and who knows what else.
I`ve tried a few things to clean them, soap, Dawn detergent, windex etc.....
They are not coming clean and they`re streaky. What can I use to clean my tires that will just leave them clean and not dried out?
BlueLibby04
03-22-2007, 02:38 PM
The tire shine always comes off mine if I drive it in the rain for a ways. The front tires wont come off as clean, but the tire shine always comes off the rear.
I use Bleahe White, which is some crazy strong stuff and it never brings it all off. I would say it would take a couple times to really get it all off.
What kind of truck do you have 37" tires on!
imported_themightytimmah
03-22-2007, 02:46 PM
Castrol Super Clean undiluted with a scrub brush - if that won`t get it clean, nothing will.
Wetwerks
03-22-2007, 02:55 PM
Most APC`s at full strength will do the trick. We have been using Amazing Roll-off with great sucess on the built in grime (brake dust, dirt, old tire shine). We just pre wet the tire, spray Roll-off, let it dwell for a few then go after it with a brush. The brown sludge that comes off is a real eye opener.
Walter
Co-owner
Black Diamond
03-22-2007, 03:17 PM
I have been using Eimann Fabrik Tire Cleaner. So far, I am pleased with it.
Also, Mother`s makes a tire cleaner but I haven`t used it.
You can get the Eimann Fabrik product here (http://classic-motoring.stores.yahoo.net/eifaticl.html).
VelvetRose
03-22-2007, 03:18 PM
Thanks for the replies. I`ve got to try something.
Bluelibby: This is my truck. It just came out in 4x4 Builder Magazine. I built it myself, paint, mods, mechanical, you name it. I love my truck.
http://byfiles.storage.msn.com/x1pPHu2K6HCG6p4GwXlbgVhSWfGYvit5ozkl-a9NZ_PDkDv1McvImLllNoLnhZLK5T_DRfGLLLhcU9HY96v71OD Lw8VKDVYKsnsGBS2P4xZ9g322cy7C9oklQ
Seankf1105
03-22-2007, 05:46 PM
an APC is deffinetly the way to go, plus you can use it for countless other jobs too :D
imported_Blake
03-22-2007, 05:50 PM
Don`t forget to use a fairly stiff brush with the cleaner. Let the cleaner dwell a bit and then brush it with a wet scrub brush and hose it off. Works for me.
Black Diamond
03-22-2007, 06:29 PM
Sweet looking truck there Rose!
I wish mine looked that good.
I`m sure it took a lot of hard work, sweat and many hours to complete it.
You should be very proud of the work you have done!
imported_memnuts
03-22-2007, 06:50 PM
Most APC`s at full strength will do the trick. We have been using Amazing Roll-off with great sucess on the built in grime (brake dust, dirt, old tire shine). We just pre wet the tire, spray Roll-off, let it dwell for a few then go after it with a brush. The brown sludge that comes off is a real eye opener.
Walter
Co-owner
:werd:
Amazing Roll-off
Great stuff. Gentle but strong! From tires and fenderwells to fabric convertible tops. :xyxthumbs
archer39
03-22-2007, 07:48 PM
Castrol Super Clean undiluted with a scrub brush - if that won`t get it clean, nothing will.
that is what i useand my 35 inch MTRs and it works great.
holland_patrick
03-23-2007, 02:26 PM
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TOL HiTemp Tire Cleaner. Hands down.
JohnZ3MC
03-24-2007, 03:55 AM
+1 for the HiTemp Tire cleaner. I`ve used lots and it`s the best so far.
-John C.