Rubber Cleaners - Are the diluted APC ?

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jsoto

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Dedicated Rubber Cleaners like Griots, Mothers, EO Rubber Cleaner ......are these cleaners diluted versions of their equivalent APC or possible Tire Cleaners ?



The reason I ask is because I can't seem to find a good rubber cleaner locally. I attempted to clean my brand new tires with just carwash soap, water & a brush. Got them pretty clean but not as clean as if I was to use APC+/EFHI or Citri Gel. I applied Armour All to them when dry but the tire now has a nice glossy black/brown finish to it. Not a deep black as I was hoping.





Granted, I do have tons of APC+, EFHI and Citri Gel. I'm trying to avoid using them mainly because prior to having the new tires mouted, I spent 2 day AIO/SG on the wheels. I'd hate to use anything remotely harsh that might remove some of the SG due to runoff.
 
I'm not nearly as expert as lots of folks here. So I offer these remarks just FWIW ...

I've been in your situation -- good layers of sealant (Zaino, in my case) on my chrome wheels. But I've happily used APC+ to clean my tires, and never sensed any problem. I haven't found APC+ (properly diluted) to harm my Z'd wheels. After APC on the tires, and a thorough rinsing, I apply Griot's or Zaino vinyl/rubber dressing to the tires, and have been really happy with the results.

Reckon maybe you're being ultra-conservative? ;)
 
jsoto what I did was make a protector that I place and hold over the wheel when I spray on the tire cleaner. I made it from ( I can't remember the name .. its like plastic cardboard that sign makers use ) ***** <-- insert name here *** , I just measured the rim and cut it to size and added a handle to hold it against the wheel. I spray away then let the cleaner soak then I hold it up as I aggitate with a brush then rinse ..



The rinsing dilutes the cleaner so much it won't lift the SG etc.



On top of that .. your not using the cleaner every wash .. I use the cleaner maybe once a month if that.
 
Another method, which would be nuts....is to just APC+ the bottom of the tire (the part of the wheel that is closest to the ground). Then, I am pretty much guaranteed no run off onto the wheels other than some slight mist if I'm not careful when brushing.





I would expect that I would need to move the car 4 or 5X in order to get the tires prepped if I was to follow this method :D
 
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