brake dust and tire cleaning

**99monguse** · 09-17-2012, 01:06 PM

I don't like the super gloss tire shine either, what brands are there that turn the tires nice and black and protect but without the greasy shine? I was thinking about trying ADAMS SUPER VRT but it's pricey!

**AutowerxDetailing** · 09-17-2012, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by 99monguse

I don't like the super gloss tire shine either, what brands are there that turn the tires nice and black and protect but without the greasy shine? I was thinking about trying ADAMS SUPER VRT but it's pricey!

Megs Hyper Dressing 4:1 applied lightly with an airbrush.

**TomG** · 10-31-2012, 06:47 AM

Try PERL on tires.

Clean the tires then throughout your clean apply three (diluted) layers when the tire is dry.

It leaves a very clean looking satin black finish that has lasted me three weeks so far, with very little up keep.

It survived hurricance Sandy in MA...

**BobbyG** · 10-31-2012, 07:36 AM

There are several approaches to cleaning wheels and tires. Wolfgang has just introduced a pair of new products and you can see them in action by clicking on the review below.

Wolfgang Uber Wheel Cleaner review

TomG mentions a great protective product be CarPro.

CarPro PERL is an easy to apply product which leaves the tire and trim with a satin glow and lasts for at least 4 to 6 weeks.

For wheels you can use car wax, sealant's, or one of my favorites; Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0. Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0 is a hard permanent coating that does a great job adding that protective shield keeping brake dust, dirt, and grime at bay...

**flamed03vert** · 10-31-2012, 09:21 AM

Cleaning: OPC/ 3:1, or Brown Royale... allows me to safely clean tires and rims. Follow up if needed with Iron X.
Seal: 845, or Opti Seal (have Poor Boys wheel sealant, smells nice but the protection seems negligable)
Tires: Opti Bond
Side note... I never realized how much I like Optimum products until just now

**andrew b** · 11-20-2012, 07:18 PM

Couple previous posts from a while back - I still do this, the brake dust still comes off easily (another thing I'va adopted is a Swiffer to get dry brake dust off). Part II has a video showing some results.

Old Product New Trick

Old Product New Trick, Part II

**Danube** · 11-21-2012, 01:43 AM

Collie 845 works for me ..

**addysdaddy** · 11-21-2012, 07:32 AM

Just us Autoglym non acid wheel cleaner and you won't need anything else. Break dust & dirt simply melt away. If interested, send me a PM and i'll give u the contact info. Nothing and I mean nothing else compares.

**MarkD51** · 11-23-2012, 10:09 PM

I always used to be a Westley's BW fan, especially for whitewalls, it seemed to be effective, easily gotten, and resonably priced in the past.

Lately, I'm not so sure anymore? Seems like this product doesn't have the kick it once had, it's almost like I'm spraying the tire with just water, and trying to scrub out the dirt, and after rinsiing, and drying, there's still lots there that hasn't come off.

I think what I'm dealing with, is tires that have been previously treated with the Armor All type products. Is it this product that makes tires a bear to clean?

I need to find something else easily gotten, and that won't lighten the wallet too much. I'd prefer to not having to resort to high toxicity petro chemicals. Mark

**Chris@AutoCleanse** · 11-23-2012, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by svt13

What is a good product to use on a 13 shelby for protecting rims from brake dust? And also for cleaning tires to keep it that black clean look?

I see armour all has a product for both but is there anything better out there?

Re: brake dust and tire cleaning
Diablo wheel gel, it does not run off like other wheel and tire cleaners, it's a gel so it sticks while it works and you can agitate without wasting and worring about it running off like the competitors. Also you can dilute it to whatever strength you want. Safe for any single wheel make out there.