New Tire Coating / Film - Removal

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I just got some new Pirelli P Zero's today, and they have a dull coating on them that hasn't come off yet. I've tried a diluted white lightning & scrub brush, followed by some Megs Hot Shine. While they look somewhat better, the film is still on the tires.



Many years ago it used to be a soap-like coating that would come off with water & a brush. Not this stuff. It beads water & even the white lightning to some extent. Even the Megs Hot Shine tire foam just runs off.



Any suggestions?



Thanx!
 
i had those little colored dots on my new tires and i got it off with bug and tar remover and scrubed hard and it finally came off.
 
It's a mold-release chemical that will wear off in 500 miles or so. Probably best just to keep them clean in the meantime, and the chemical will find its way off.
 
I've never found anything that cuts it really well...



Simple Green works pretty good; as does Westley's Bleach White and a stiff nylon brush.
 
Hi-Temp tire/rubber cleaner from TOTL is the best I've ever found. It cleans rubber better (and cheaper) than anything I've found to date and it's my go-to tire cleaner when crud just won't budge.

It's so good I only have to use it once in a while, the normal otc products keep the tires looking sharp otherwise.

Give it consideration,

-John C.
 
Thanx for all the responces & great advice.



I tried using brillo (very gently) with some success. I'm a little hesitant to apply the very hot water as the wheels were just repainted in hyper-black, although I bet it would probably stand the best chance of removiving it the coating on the tires.



Unfortunately, it's been a few weeks and over 500 miles and they still have a milky coating on them. Black car + Silver wheels + Grey tires = uninspiring looks:mad:



I'll keep you updated with any progress. Thanx again.
 
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