When you have a flat.....

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imported_DetailGirl

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New member here. I wanted to know what you guys recommend for cleaning tires. Also what to use as a protectant.

My primary vehicle is a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder (black)
 
EF Hi Intensity works great as well as Eagle one Tire cleaner. After i wash the tire with wash solutoin and a rag, I use eagle one (EF for the wheels though) and a brass bristle brush. I thuroughly and glently srub the entire tire, twice if needed. Rinse with a strong stream of water. Then i follow with another pass with the car wash solution. This cleans away any residiual tire cleaner and loosened gime for a more even finish. I folow with Vinylex or 303 (vinylex has a low-medium sheem, 303 has a matte to low sheen). Hope this helps. -Brad H
 
Based on info from this forum, I also use EF HI for cleaning and apply Black Opal with a tire swipe. Not as messy, and not as glossy as spraying directly on tires.
 
An alternative is good old fashioned Westley's Bleche-White that you can find in any store (e.g. Trak, Pep Boys, AutoZone).



Normally, I use Meguiar's High Endurance Gel as protectant for the tires and splash guards. However, I will be switching to 303 in the near future.
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by PrinzII [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>An alternative is good old fashioned Westley's Bleche-White [/b]</blockquote>
I highly recommend NOT using Bleche-White. This has been discussed before, do a search for details...
 
The best way I've found to clean tires is a brush, car wash soap and some elbow grease. That leaves me with one less product to buy (wheel cleaners).



If you want a tire dressing you can find locally give 3M's Tire and Rubber Dressing a try. I love the stuff and it can be found at many auto parts stores.



Another must have is the Eagle One tire swipes. They're a curved foam applicator for applying tire dressings. A few winters ago Wal-Mart had them on clearance for .99 for a pack of two. I bought every pack they had and now have a lifetime supply of them.
 
Do you know if there is an RV (Recreational Vehicle) supply store/dealer nearby??? Most of them actually carry many of the more exotic (read: quality) cleaners! That's where I've been buying my EF HI and 303 for several years... RVers like myself praise EF HI for it's ability to rid our campers of the dreaded black streaks on the standard Polar White and Ivory paints! Doesn't make the paint tint after time like Simple Green dilutions do...
 
Hi Intensity is WAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY better than Simple Green or the Westleys Bleche White. Much, much, much safer. I can't believe the people who use Simple Green on paint and wheels as often as they do. Unbelievable. I would love to see their finish in a two or three years. Sad but true.
 
I use EF High Intensity on the tires and wheels about every other week. I mostly use soap and water and a OXO brush for general cleaning. Vinylex or Black Opal is what I use for dressing the tires. Both are put on with a tire swipe.
 
When you're out on the road and you have a flat tire, do you change it yourself or call AAA/Roadside Assistance, etc.?

Just curious. I'm thinking those under 35 would call roadside assistance, over 35 would change it themselves.

What about you? (Prove me wrong! Haha):wink:

(and just for fun, give your age group.... 20's, 30's, 40's, etc.)

50's here (barely).:Innocent::angel:
 
32 and I would NEVER consider having someone else do it for me. I've called a tow truck once in my life, well, twice but one was for a wreck, the other was because my belt broke on my 92 Grand Prix 3400 (biggest POS I've ever owned).

I generally don't like other people doing anything to my car, unless necessary.
 
In my personel car or truck I've always changed my own (too poor to do anything else). In the semi I call a vendor and then the dispatcher and have him put me on the clock :thumbup: (cha,ching ).

Paul S
 
It's hard to change out your tire here, so many cars and trucks on the road, one might not make it home........AAA for me.
 
After the triple AAA guy lost my wheel locks, I said no no. Plus he didnt even bring a breaker bar. I now carry one all the time with me in my car, a 1/2" drive will pop anything off.

21!
 
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