Tire cleaner thoughts....

[WRAPT C5Z06]

For all the talk of "safe" wheel cleaners, what about tire cleaners? Not necessarily the safety for tires, but if you're dealing with and type of un-coated wheel. I really don't think there's any way to not drip what you're cleaning tires with onto the wheels. I do not think there's any tire/rubber cleaners out there that claim to be "safe" on un-coated wheels. I could be over analyzing. Thoughts?

[Flash Gordon]

For all the talk of "safe" wheel cleaners, what about tire cleaners? Not necessarily the safety for tires, but if you're dealing with and type of un-coated wheel. I really don't think there's any way to not drip what you're cleaning tires with onto the wheels. I do not think there's any tire/rubber cleaners out there that claim to be "safe" on un-coated wheels. I could be over analyzing. Thoughts?


:iagree: 100%

There's NO way your going to be able to apply a seperate tire cleaner without getting some on the rims. Thats why I use an all in one product

How have you been doing Mark?

[WRAPT C5Z06]

:iagree: 100%

There's NO way your going to be able to apply a seperate tire cleaner without getting some on the rims. Thats why I use an all in one product

How have you been doing Mark?

Well, with the AIO product, you could never clean un-coated wheels, regardless of the tires. :p

Been doing great, Flashy. :D You?

[Rav777]

Very true this is always tricky to do. I don't know if AG sells these but I have seen some rubber wheel covers that look much like the top of a trash can lid and you use them to spray dressing on the wheels without getting overspray. The only problem is that you need to buy a good bunch to fit a good amount of wheel sizes.

They might work for spraying wheel cleaners.

[Flash Gordon]

Well, with the AIO product, you could never clean un-coated wheels, regardless of the tires. :p

Been doing great, Flashy. :D You?

Thats one reason I depise uncoated wheels :p

It's all good here :coolgleam:

[FUNX650]

For all the talk of "safe" wheel cleaners, what about tire cleaners? Not necessarily the safety for tires, but if you're dealing with and type of un-coated wheel. I really don't think there's any way to not drip what you're cleaning tires with onto the wheels. I do not think there's any tire/rubber cleaners out there that claim to be "safe" on un-coated wheels. I could be over analyzing. Thoughts?

Hi Mark..

I have excellent results with P21S/S100 wheel cleaners (safe for all wheel types) on tires, also. Do you still have/use any of these products?
P21S TAW is another option.

:)

Bob

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Hi Mark..

I have excellent results with P21S/S100 wheel cleaners (safe for all wheel types) on tires, also. Do you still have/use any of these products?
P21S TAW is another option.

:)

Bob
Hi Bob,

I pretty much only use P21S gel as my wheel cleaner. I've never tried it on tires. Will do if I come across uncoated wheels.

Thanks. :)

[Jimmie]

Hi Bob,

I pretty much only use P21S gel as my wheel cleaner. I've never tried it on tires. Will do if I come across uncoated wheels.

Thanks. :)

I use P21S Gel on my tires often. One brush for wheels and another for the tires. Works well, but my tires are never too bad.

[5Toes]

This reminds me of how the other day a friend told me his Dad's truck got "detailed" and the wheels are polished. They used fine wheel cleaner, but it dried onto the front wheels. It looks like ####, rears turned out great though!

[tuscarora dave]

I rarely get a car to do with uncoated aluminum or Mag wheels but have had a few. I spray my cleaner from the outer circumference of the tire in a sweeping motion working toward the rim but spraying away from the rim on the lower half of the tire only, being careful not to get any on the rim, scrub and rinse then move the car forward a little to do the other lower half of the tire. I always have water ready in this situation to quickly rinse if any problem arises. I guess it could be called using gravity to your advantage.

[Twister]

I use APC on tires and my Trans Am has uncoated aluminum wheels. I have never had a problem with it affecting my wheels. I've even used Simple Green full strength and it didn't affect the finish. I think he key has been to not let it dwell on the wheel.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

I use APC on tires and my Trans Am has uncoated aluminum wheels. I have never had a problem with it affecting my wheels. I've even used Simple Green full strength and it didn't affect the finish. I think he key has been to not let it dwell on the wheel.
My thoughts as well. :props:

[feds27]

Hey Mark, I'm surprised you're not using OPC on the tires and wheels given you're such a fan of it =D I use it for both and it does a great job. I save the Sonax for really nasty sealed wheels.

[slickooz]

OPC safe on uncoated wheels?

[5.4 Shelby]

I dont use it on uncoated wheels, but, this is hands down the best tire cleaner I have used. Blows ARO out of the water. Check with Griots, I bet it is safe for uncoated. Especially if you rinse right away.

Griot's Garage Rubber Cleaner, exterior trim cleaner, clean rubber moldings, tire cleaner, griots garage (http://www.autogeek.net/griots-rubber-cleaner.html)