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The cure for brown sidewalls
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Good tip. Does it do anything for the wheels? I clean mine with Flash Brown Royal, doing the tires are the same time. I use it to clean the engine compartment too. https://www.flashautodetailproducts....-tire-cleaner/
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Any tire dressing does that, to be honest. The difference is only in how shiny or matt they leave the tire, their hydrophobic qualities and durability.
You should be able to achieve the same result with just gasoline too... never tried myself, but it has been recommended to me. Most tar removers are petrol-based, so, judging by the lack of any shine and coating, that's what yours is most likely too. I personally use Autoglym Tyre dressing... It does the job and the finish is acceptable. Durability good.
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I’ve used a variety of tire dressings over the years and all they’ve ever done is leave a gloss finish on my tires that gets slung all over my paint the next time I drive the car. Definitely didn’t have any cleaning properties either, tires were brown as ever.
I like the product I’m sharing because it requires 0 scrubbing or effort, just spray and wipe. It also evaporates very quickly and doesn’t leave a residue that gets everywhere.
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One of the advantages of working on-line from home is that my schedule is whatever I want it to be. That allows me to clean my wheels one day, wait a day until everything is totally dry before shining the tires, doing that just before garaging it for the night. I don't use the tire shine for looks alone, I figure it must offer some measure of UV protection.
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My fav remains Griot's Vinyl + Rubber dressing.
It's a natural look that doesn't look like a buy here pay here lot's best efforts with spray cans. Can also be used on external rubber seals, textured plastic (e.g. cowling), etc. |
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