Tire Polish

[muscl car]

Originally Posted by 1980z28fromhell

i like the gel dressings and they dont sling on your paint .. just cut a piece of sponge and get it wet/wring it out and apply gel with the sponge ..easy to control .. im a pro detailer and i dont mind giving my opinion if someone needs help around here

what's the best product for a natural look on white letter tires

[dynobrat]

you can use hot soapy water and a knucklebrush to clean white letter tires. I always used to dip the knucklebrush in hot water than pour liquid detergent on the brush and have at'er. Armour all works, but it dries within a few days and then goes spotty. I've used comet and ajax countless times to clean whitewalls/letters as well with excellent results. Hot water alone does wonders.

spray on tire foam works well too I don't let it sit and dry, just spray it on and go over it with a damp cloth to polish it and remove any excess

- the sun is far more damaging to a tire than armor all

[DUSK BLUE]

The easiest for me is Meguiars HOT SHINE aresol. Once dry it will not sling all over your 1/4's or fenders.
I also use a commercial product by Malco called Apeal..Smells like bananna.
You brush it on.
To clean my tires I actually use laquer thinner, don't know if its good for the rubber but it sure cleans them up nice.

[Damon23]

I've used laquer thinner before and know some folks that do and they dont have issues. I have BFG's on my car and the problem I have is the yellowing of the letters and one of my tires, no matter what I do, gets a crusty ring around it. I've cleaned and cleaned and the ring will appear. I wonder if it is something to do with the manufacturing of that particular tire.

[noobwrench]

Is the best by a LONGSHOT. Lasts 3-6 weeks normally.

[bobpon]

Originally Posted by noobwrench

Is the best by a LONGSHOT. Lasts 3-6 weeks normally.

This is what we use at the firehouse. It last twice as long as any thing else we used, smells good to...(grapes)

[dirtplay1975]

i usually douse my tires down with the same eagle one cleaner I use on my wheels and it cleans the white letters and black great, you can actually see the brown goo come to the surface. Ive been doing this trick when I wash the vehicles for years. leaves a nice clean white letter tire just like new.

[camaro19791000]

Originally Posted by bobpon

This is what we use at the firehouse. It last twice as long as any thing else we used, smells good to...(grapes)

+1 awsome results and awsome smell!!!

[camaro19791000]

Originally Posted by noobwrench

Is the best by a LONGSHOT. Lasts 3-6 weeks normally.

+1

[78TypeLTCamaro]

I use the One Grand Exterior Rubber and Vinyl. Most of the silicone based stuff can dry out the rubber over the long term.

http://store.carcareonline.com/onegr...pumpspray.aspx

[Simon@London]

For Raised White Letter tires I always clean the whole tire from dirt & grime first with car wash soap and sponge.

Then with simple shop rag take Spray 9 and do each letter complete that leaves them bright white in seconds. Only do one at a time and use two rags.

One to remove the buildup that Spray 9 loosens, the other for bright white wipe off and bang, your finished.

[Renny]

what i use is pledge anti-dust, it works great!

[SSDriver]

Stoner tire shine.... Hands down. Spray on aerosol. No wiping, no foaming, no dripping, no slinging and it lasts a good while. Even after a rain!

[David79Z28]

I use Adams VRT. Provides a nice satin sheen...

A little pricey though.

I also like Meguiars #40 vinyl/ rubber cleaner and protectant.

[K5JMP]

Originally Posted by SSDriver

Stoner tire shine.... Hands down. Spray on aerosol. No wiping, no foaming, no dripping, no slinging and it lasts a good while. Even after a rain!

^^+1..
I also have some pro-stuff from AutoMajic from when I owned a detailing biz..