ihaveacamaro
I like teeth
Interesting, that is the exact opposite of what I'm doing. I don't find D103 to be all that great on tires at all.
Thanks for the input
My Perfect Tire Cleaner
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Interesting, that is the exact opposite of what I'm doing. I don't find D103 to be all that great on tires at all.
Thanks for the input
Pats300zx
Super Moderator
I have been using D101 as my "go to" APC. I have bottles diluted at 4:1 and 10:1. I find that the 4:1 ratio is more than enough to effectively clean the tires. I do like the idea of the foaming spray head and might give that try.
Jaddie
New member
Dear Pat
Aren't you a fan of P21's tire cleaner? I bought a bottle about a year ago based on someone's recommendation and haven't used it yet.
I just bought a gallon of Meguiar's APC Plus. Now I have to find out its number to know if I got the right thing or not. I clean tires that are already kind of clean, but before I put on any dressing, I want to get the tires as clean as possible. (Mike Phillips says, "surgically clean.")
Mr Gloss, I don't understand how Amazing Roll Off hasn't worked for you. It's never failed me. I prefer to use it at full strength, but I just spray it on heavily from a Kwazar bottle (not as a foam), wait several minutes, spray a little more only if the product dried, and brush with a Mother's tire brush. I'm an idiot and if it'll work for me, I'm pretty sure it'll work for you. When it comes to detailing the proper way, I'm Forrest Gump.
Aren't you a fan of P21's tire cleaner? I bought a bottle about a year ago based on someone's recommendation and haven't used it yet.
I just bought a gallon of Meguiar's APC Plus. Now I have to find out its number to know if I got the right thing or not. I clean tires that are already kind of clean, but before I put on any dressing, I want to get the tires as clean as possible. (Mike Phillips says, "surgically clean.")
Mr Gloss, I don't understand how Amazing Roll Off hasn't worked for you. It's never failed me. I prefer to use it at full strength, but I just spray it on heavily from a Kwazar bottle (not as a foam), wait several minutes, spray a little more only if the product dried, and brush with a Mother's tire brush. I'm an idiot and if it'll work for me, I'm pretty sure it'll work for you. When it comes to detailing the proper way, I'm Forrest Gump.
Bunky
Detailing Gnosis
The one thing this thread points out is what seems to work for some does not work for others!
Old Pirate
AMG Classic Car Detailing
Here are a few other's that work for me: BLACKFIRE Total Eclipse Tire & Wheel Cleaner and ARO.
XSSIVE
New member
Perfect topic for another review/test/comparison between them.
Mr. Gloss
New member
Jaddie,
When cleaning tires and wheel wells, ARO doesn't work for me, at least not as advertised. I'm not alone. There are a few who will tell you the same thing.
I'll stick to Tuff Shine cleaner and APC+. Whenever I use APC+, I mix the solution on day of use, and mix just enough to treat 8 tires. It works great for me.
When cleaning tires and wheel wells, ARO doesn't work for me, at least not as advertised. I'm not alone. There are a few who will tell you the same thing.
I'll stick to Tuff Shine cleaner and APC+. Whenever I use APC+, I mix the solution on day of use, and mix just enough to treat 8 tires. It works great for me.
TacoHerder
New member
I use the Meg's APC plus on my tires and it works perfect. Im really not too comfortable using them on the rims though. Am I wrong or are you not suppose to use a chemical based APC on rims as it may mess up your brake calipers and pads? Maybe I heard wrong...
ihaveacamaro
I like teeth
Been using only an APC on my wheels and tires for a good six months... I don't think there are any issues.
Ronkh
Wax Waster
I've used PB apc for years, no problem.
Only thing I can tell you for sure, is don't use simple green on aluminum, cuz it can pit it
TacoHerder
New member
That's nice to know, will save me a lot of money in the long run. Those foaming sprayer, I need to get some of those bad boys for sure.
ihaveacamaro
I like teeth
They are very very good!
Jaddie
New member
Dear Roshan & Friends
An almost new player has entered the fold in the fight for best tire cleaner.
The product may not be new, but it changes the economics just a little. Diluted 1:1 it costs US$30 per gallon (US$25.50 if purchased at 15% off).
But if D101 cleans about as well, it's still no contest.
By the way, now The Amazing Spider-Man's pecker has found its way onto the detailing market in the form of a wheel brush. If you order this new wheel brush, make sure you get to it before your wife does.
An almost new player has entered the fold in the fight for best tire cleaner.
The product may not be new, but it changes the economics just a little. Diluted 1:1 it costs US$30 per gallon (US$25.50 if purchased at 15% off).
But if D101 cleans about as well, it's still no contest.
By the way, now The Amazing Spider-Man's pecker has found its way onto the detailing market in the form of a wheel brush. If you order this new wheel brush, make sure you get to it before your wife does.
dc52nv
New member
Didn't know AG had the concentrated version of Tuf Shine. Wonder when ACC will have it available.
Great video. I wonder if that foam is due to the product or the trigger? I think that is a foaming trigger sprayer correct? In any case great video. Your car always looks so clean in your videos. Keep up the good work Doc
ihaveacamaro
I like teeth
It is due to both. The foaming sprayer will make just about anything foam, but unless something is of a foaming nature, it will soon stop being foamy and just stay runny.
D101 + Adam's foaming sprayer = win in my book :bigups
CrispyGP2001
New member
That seems like 3 applications to get clean tires cleaner? That would mean 3 times the cost of product? Why not use something that works on really dirty tire (tuf shine) and be done with it? Jus t saying.
rlmccarty2000
Active member
Crispy are you jerking our chain? That is 3 threads from 2013 you have answered.
What kinda camera?
VirtualDub maybe, if it's an AVI? (YOU MAY NEED TO CHANGE THE EXTENSION)
Cannot get temp video to play - CamStudio Support Forum
Don
Darth Camaro 12/27/15
3 year old thread or not, I'll add my thoughts in. Most APCs, when diluted AND SCRUBBED properly will do a decent job of cleaning the tires, though most take more than one scrubbing/rinsing. My favorite is Meguiar's Hot Shine All-Wheel-Cleaner or Megs All-Wheel Cleaner (probably the same thing, just with a different label). When I spray it on, I can immediately see the brown running off the tire, and when I start scrubbing, the suds immediately turn black. Once rinsed (IMO) the tire look almost good enough to leave undressed (almost).