Getting tire dressing out of tire brush

[uhohitsstevo]

I am finding it really hard to get the tire dressing out of my tire brush no matter what type of degreaser or apc I use. does anyone have any tips for this. I use a gel based tire dressing so when i clean the tires, little black things come off the brush and get on the wheel if they hit.

[scuff]

I am finding it really hard to get the tire dressing out of my tire brush no matter what type of degreaser or apc I use. does anyone have any tips for this. I use a gel based tire dressing so when i clean the tires, little black things come off the brush and get on the wheel if they hit.

What brush and dressing are you using?

[uhohitsstevo]

It is an adams polishes tire brush and it is black magic tire gel.

[LEDetailing]

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[scuff]

The manufacturer recommends using a sponge for application, but if you want to keep using a brush, a pressure washer may be able to blast most of the gel out of the bristles. Even then, I think you run the risk of bristles flinging gel onto the wheels once it loads up with a little.

[uhohitsstevo]

The manufacturer recommends using a sponge for application, but if you want to keep using a brush, a pressure washer may be able to blast most of the gel out of the bristles. Even then, I think you run the risk of bristles flinging gel onto the wheels once it loads up with a little.

I apply with a sponge applicator. I am using the brush to clean the tires off when i was the car.

[Riff]

That's a sure sign it's time for a different tire dressing.

[scuff]

That's a sure sign it's time for a different tire dressing.

Probably so. I've used that stuff and it's a needless mess, IME.

I'm probably in the minority here, but if I was to design the perfect tire dressing, it would make the rubber look like it did when new, no more gloss than that. I apply one coat of Stoner® More Shine Tire Shine and call it good for a month or more. It's easy to apply, lasts well enough, and is also easy to clean off of wheels.

[AuroraDetailing]

Are you saying you use the same brush to clean the tire AND apply the dressing or the dressing is coming off the tire and into the brush? Definitely get a different dressing if it comes off like that. If you are just using the same brush, get a different brush for each purpose. Each of my brushes are used for one single purpose only, aside from my drill brush which comes in handy for a lot of stuff.

[scuff]

I apply with a sponge applicator. I am using the brush to clean the tires off when i was the car.

That's one of the reasons I don't like tire gel. IIRC, I used a pressure washer to blow most of the gel + accumulated crud off of the tires. You could give that a try and see if it removes enough that it doesn't fling gelblek about ... or try another tire dressing.