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    I decided to try out the Turtle Wax Wheel & Tire Cleaner I bought a couple of weeks ago. First pic before, second during, third is how the run off looked, last is after it dried. I am impressed with the amount of brown it removed, but it doesn't look any better after, the wheel definitely isn't as glossy. I've never chemically cleaned these tyres before, so they probably need a few more treatments. I had a store credit at an auto shop, so I bought some Autoglym Instant Tyre Dressing to try out, but I'm hesitant to try it till I get rid of some more of the brown.

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    is the last pic the after?....it looked better before you cleaned it....lol

    Also did you use a brush?...if not I'm sure that is the issue

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    is the last pic the after?....it looked better before you cleaned it....lol
    Yeah, that's after, I'm thinking it's somehow bringing the brown to the surface. Of course I could be wrong, this stuff could be a scam and I'm actually applying the brown instead, how embarrassing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Dave View Post
    Yeah, that's after, I'm thinking it's somehow bringing the brown to the surface. Of course I could be wrong, this stuff could be a scam and I'm actually applying the brown instead, how embarrassing.

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    My tires look like that quite often after a good cleaning. I usually use Super Clean or Purple Power full strength, so I don't believe it's any fault of the TW. I think it falls back on the chemical composition of the rubber in the tire as I've noticed it happening more often with "performance rated" tires than "low performance," cheap tires...just something *I* have run into.

    You can either give them one more good scrubbing to make sure everything that can be removed is, or just dress them. IME, even after the dressing "wears off," the splotchy look doesn't come back.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Dave View Post
    I decided to try out the Turtle Wax Wheel & Tire Cleaner I bought a couple of weeks ago. First pic before, second during, third is how the run off looked, last is after it dried. I am impressed with the amount of brown it removed, but it doesn't look any better after, the wheel definitely isn't as glossy. I've never chemically cleaned these tyres before, so they probably need a few more treatments. I had a store credit at an auto shop, so I bought some Autoglym Instant Tyre Dressing to try out, but I'm hesitant to try it till I get rid of some more of the brown.

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    That's alot of B R O W N (Regular Car Review reference) Now I know you know what your doing Dave but did you use a brush to agitateWhat did you do today, in regards to detailing? Also we know you "use your truck as intended" and therefore it must have alot dirt in them. I'd like to see a couple more cleanings but it really did remove ALOT of B R O W N What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

    This might call for another product to test here...CarPro RetyreWhat did you do today, in regards to detailing?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Klasse Act View Post
    That's alot of B R O W N (Regular Car Review reference) Now I know you know what your doing Dave but did you use a brush to agitateWhat did you do today, in regards to detailing? Also we know you "use your truck as intended" and therefore it must have alot dirt in them. I'd like to see a couple more cleanings but it really did remove ALOT of B R O W N What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

    This might call for another product to test here...CarPro RetyreWhat did you do today, in regards to detailing?

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    I definitely agitated, used my regular wheel face brush, like the one below, followed the instructions exactly. I don't think I need to get any more aggressive, bristle wise, it's just that I've never de-browned these particular tyres before, and there is just so much rubber involved. I was reading somewhere that they call this blooming. I'll have another try tomorrow, but as was said earlier, I could just cover it up with some dressing again. I'm sure seeing this makes you guys happy most of you are driving on your rubber bands.

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    Thanks Dave!

    I'm sure a couple more cycles of cleaning will net less blooming because you use that truck and you've never been afraid to get it dirty. I'd really like to see what CarPro Retyre could do thereWhat did you do today, in regards to detailing?

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    Before and after of first time cleaning under the hood



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    Slung some menz 3500 on a nova today. Hope to get some full view photos tomorrow of the final product.

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    Finally had a moment to clean my baby today. It was 29 degrees outside, but thank goodness for heated garages lol.

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