Meguiars natural shine browning tires
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Jngrbrdman
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Get some greased lightning too. That stuff cleans tires to no end. Then go over them with whatever tire dressing you like. That is my formula for good tires. :xyxthumbs
Should I use greased lightning every time I clean my tires? What are the most popular tire cleaners and tire dressings? I know people have recently been talking about TW tire dressing but I can't find it at local Autozones or Walmart/Kmart/Target. I like the deep shine look (looks better on white cars).
If you get the tires good & clean, and use a quality dressing, you should not have to use a cleaner very often. The TW stuff folks talk about has been discontinued. You might find some places online or locally that still have some stock left. Lots of other choices out there too.
Jngrbrdman
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I don't use the greased lightning every time. Just once in awhile. If I'm doing a car that I haven't done before, or if its been a really long time since I did it last, then I will spray the greased lightning on the tires before I wash. The dirt just streams off the tires. Then I dress them at the end. They don't generally get that dirty if you wash regularly and keep up on your tires.
imported_BretFraz
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Tire "browning" is almost always caused by a build up of dirt and numerous applications of protectant. To avoid it you've got to clean your tires everytime you wash, or at least when your tires are getting dirty. Firmly rub a finger along the sidewalls to check for dirt and product build up: If black crud comes off, clean the tires.
I use E1 Tire Cleaner which I think is a wonderful product. Only problem is that its tough to find at retail. If you do find it locally, let us all know.
You can order it online from CMA or Eagle One directly.
<em class='bbc'>(I wonder what's up with this issue? I just answered the same exact question over at Edmunds...........weird)[/i]
I use E1 Tire Cleaner which I think is a wonderful product. Only problem is that its tough to find at retail. If you do find it locally, let us all know.
You can order it online from CMA or Eagle One directly.
<em class='bbc'>(I wonder what's up with this issue? I just answered the same exact question over at Edmunds...........weird)[/i]
imported_Blake
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Frankly I doubt the product is causing the "browning" but the preparation/application. Most of the manufacturers have addressed any inherent properties that cause "browning". Start with well cleaned tires.
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Blake [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Frankly I doubt the product is causing the "browning" but the preparation/application. Most of the manufacturers have addressed any inherent properties that cause "browning". Start with well cleaned tires. [/b]</blockquote>
I agree. I've used several Meguiar's products on my tires (M40, and both Low Gloss and High Gloss Endurance) and none of them "browned" the tires. I wash the tires every time I wash the car, and I use either Simple Green or Meguiar's EXTRA All Surface Cleaner and a stiff tire brush to clean the tires of all old protectants before I reapply Endurance or M40, and it works wonders.
Also, you want to buff off all excess protectant any where from 15 to 30 minutes after you apply it, because the excess that doesn't get absorbed into the rubber attracts dirt.
<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Blake [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Frankly I doubt the product is causing the "browning" but the preparation/application. Most of the manufacturers have addressed any inherent properties that cause "browning". Start with well cleaned tires. [/b]</blockquote>
I agree. I've used several Meguiar's products on my tires (M40, and both Low Gloss and High Gloss Endurance) and none of them "browned" the tires. I wash the tires every time I wash the car, and I use either Simple Green or Meguiar's EXTRA All Surface Cleaner and a stiff tire brush to clean the tires of all old protectants before I reapply Endurance or M40, and it works wonders.
Also, you want to buff off all excess protectant any where from 15 to 30 minutes after you apply it, because the excess that doesn't get absorbed into the rubber attracts dirt.
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by drbigz [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>I bought this stuff from my loca AutoZone and it's browning the hell out of my tires. Someone please help. [/b]</blockquote>
Like Len_A suggested, try using Megs Extra all surface cleaner on the tires before the protectant. I used it last weekend with excellent results, after 5 months of winter driving my browned, filthy tires looked like new.
<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by drbigz [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>I bought this stuff from my loca AutoZone and it's browning the hell out of my tires. Someone please help. [/b]</blockquote>
Like Len_A suggested, try using Megs Extra all surface cleaner on the tires before the protectant. I used it last weekend with excellent results, after 5 months of winter driving my browned, filthy tires looked like new.
Preachers Sheets
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It's not easy, if you have dirty tires expect to do ALOT and I mean ALOT of tire scrubbing. The dirt will just keep coming. Once there clean apply some non greasy protectant and everytime you wash your car strip the current protectant off for a new layer. Don't just scrub a little when cleaning your tires, you got to scrub with all your might. Tires compliment the car so much when they're clean yet it's not easy. That one of those "hard work pays off" jobs.
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by jimmyS [/i]
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Like Len_A suggested, try using Megs Extra all surface cleaner on the tires before the protectant. I used it last weekend with excellent results, after 5 months of winter driving my browned, filthy tires looked like new. [/b]</blockquote>
Where can I get Megs Extra All Surface Cleaner? Do they sell it at places like Autozone or Pep Boys? Also, does anyone have a picture of a good scrubbing brush that they can post? Any suggestions on what to look for in a brush or any pspecific product that you would recommend? Once again, thanks for all your help.
<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by jimmyS [/i]
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Like Len_A suggested, try using Megs Extra all surface cleaner on the tires before the protectant. I used it last weekend with excellent results, after 5 months of winter driving my browned, filthy tires looked like new. [/b]</blockquote>
Where can I get Megs Extra All Surface Cleaner? Do they sell it at places like Autozone or Pep Boys? Also, does anyone have a picture of a good scrubbing brush that they can post? Any suggestions on what to look for in a brush or any pspecific product that you would recommend? Once again, thanks for all your help.
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by drbigz [/i]
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Where can I get Megs Extra All Surface Cleaner? Do they sell it at places like Autozone or Pep Boys? Also, does anyone have a picture of a good scrubbing brush that they can post? Any suggestions on what to look for in a brush or any pspecific product that you would recommend? Once again, thanks for all your help. [/b]</blockquote>
I pick up the cleaner at Canadian Tire which isn't much help unless your in Canada.
Would imagine most places which handle Meg's products will have it since Meg's recommends it for use on just about everything.
<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by drbigz [/i]
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Where can I get Megs Extra All Surface Cleaner? Do they sell it at places like Autozone or Pep Boys? Also, does anyone have a picture of a good scrubbing brush that they can post? Any suggestions on what to look for in a brush or any pspecific product that you would recommend? Once again, thanks for all your help. [/b]</blockquote>
I pick up the cleaner at Canadian Tire which isn't much help unless your in Canada.
Would imagine most places which handle Meg's products will have it since Meg's recommends it for use on just about everything.
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by drbigz [/i]
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Where can I get Megs Extra All Surface Cleaner? Do they sell it at places like Autozone or Pep Boys? Also, does anyone have a picture of a good scrubbing brush that they can post? Any suggestions on what to look for in a brush or any pspecific product that you would recommend? Once again, thanks for all your help. [/b]</blockquote>
You might try both Pep Boys, and Autozone. You may also try Walmart, K-Mart, and Target as well. If you don't find it there, order it from Meguiar's website: Link Here
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by drbigz [/i]
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Where can I get Megs Extra All Surface Cleaner? Do they sell it at places like Autozone or Pep Boys? Also, does anyone have a picture of a good scrubbing brush that they can post? Any suggestions on what to look for in a brush or any pspecific product that you would recommend? Once again, thanks for all your help. [/b]</blockquote>
You might try both Pep Boys, and Autozone. You may also try Walmart, K-Mart, and Target as well. If you don't find it there, order it from Meguiar's website: Link Here
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C. Charles Hahn
CCH Auto Appearance, LLC
OK heres my tire/wheel cleaning 101 crash course:
step 1: use dawn on tire/wheel to remove any products, scrub in and rinse off.
step 2: Meguiar's Gold Class Wheel Cleaner (substitute Hot Rims if you do not have Clear Coated rims), scrub in and allow to stand for about 30 seconds before rinsing.
step 3: Westley's Bleache-White on tires, scrub in and rinse off.
step 4: Clorox (sp?) Clean-Up Cleaner (with bleach) on tires. Scrub in and rinse off.
step 5: Meguiar's Extra! All Purpose Cleaner on wheels/tires, scrub in and rinse off.
step 6: Simple Green All Purpose Cleaner (use full strength) on tires/wheels. Scrub into tires, allow to stand while scrubbing into wheels - use toothbrush with SG to get all brake dust out of crevaces of wheels.
step 7: Flush thouroughly with water. Allow tire to air-dry before continuing to step 8. (When tire is dry, it will appear somewhat "grey" but not brown/black.) - A good indication you've cleaned up is that the SG will not turn brown. It will stay white/foamy which means all the browning/dirt/dead ruber is gone.
step 8: Dry wheel with Terry Towel.
step 9: Check and regulate air pressure in tire.
step 10: look at your dry/clean, yet un-dressed tire and wheel. (eek! they're naked!!)
Now for finish work:
step 1: Polish wheel with your favorite polish (I used PPCL on mine.)
step 2: Protect wheel with your favorite topping product (Zaino Z5/ZFX for me - brake dust doesnt stick to the wheels anymore.)
step 3: Dress tire with Meguiar's Endurance Tire Gel (do not use Hi-Gloss.) (to apply properly use Eagle One Tire Swipe, coat liberally - you will see some that did not rub in right away. This is ok because you will leave the tire sitting for 15 minutes - the tire should soak up as much dressing as it can during this time. After 15 minutes, come back and buff off the extra with a terry towel. Make sure you have gotten complete coverage of the tire.)
step 4: Look at your beautifully protected and dressed tire/wheel. Notice the nice, even, black color of the tire. It should not brown if you did everything properly and if you maintain it.
step 5: Maintain by adding tire dressing and another coat of wheel protection every other wash. Re-do the entire cleaning process annually.
step 1: use dawn on tire/wheel to remove any products, scrub in and rinse off.
step 2: Meguiar's Gold Class Wheel Cleaner (substitute Hot Rims if you do not have Clear Coated rims), scrub in and allow to stand for about 30 seconds before rinsing.
step 3: Westley's Bleache-White on tires, scrub in and rinse off.
step 4: Clorox (sp?) Clean-Up Cleaner (with bleach) on tires. Scrub in and rinse off.
step 5: Meguiar's Extra! All Purpose Cleaner on wheels/tires, scrub in and rinse off.
step 6: Simple Green All Purpose Cleaner (use full strength) on tires/wheels. Scrub into tires, allow to stand while scrubbing into wheels - use toothbrush with SG to get all brake dust out of crevaces of wheels.
step 7: Flush thouroughly with water. Allow tire to air-dry before continuing to step 8. (When tire is dry, it will appear somewhat "grey" but not brown/black.) - A good indication you've cleaned up is that the SG will not turn brown. It will stay white/foamy which means all the browning/dirt/dead ruber is gone.
step 8: Dry wheel with Terry Towel.
step 9: Check and regulate air pressure in tire.
step 10: look at your dry/clean, yet un-dressed tire and wheel. (eek! they're naked!!)
Now for finish work:
step 1: Polish wheel with your favorite polish (I used PPCL on mine.)
step 2: Protect wheel with your favorite topping product (Zaino Z5/ZFX for me - brake dust doesnt stick to the wheels anymore.)
step 3: Dress tire with Meguiar's Endurance Tire Gel (do not use Hi-Gloss.) (to apply properly use Eagle One Tire Swipe, coat liberally - you will see some that did not rub in right away. This is ok because you will leave the tire sitting for 15 minutes - the tire should soak up as much dressing as it can during this time. After 15 minutes, come back and buff off the extra with a terry towel. Make sure you have gotten complete coverage of the tire.)
step 4: Look at your beautifully protected and dressed tire/wheel. Notice the nice, even, black color of the tire. It should not brown if you did everything properly and if you maintain it.
step 5: Maintain by adding tire dressing and another coat of wheel protection every other wash. Re-do the entire cleaning process annually.