Cheap, Easy Tire Cleaning

**richy** · 04-13-2011, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by john b

you can buy 32 oz. of zep citrus degreaser for 3$ at home depot

That's my answer. Buy it by the gallon.

**sabrina** · 05-03-2011, 04:32 AM

Before you wash your car, wet the tires and spray liberally with oven cleaner. Let set while you work on the reat of your vehicle.
Once you have finished with the rest of the vehicle, spray the oven cleaner off with water. You can also use a scrub brush prior to this if your tires are really dirty. Be sure to use rubber gloves if you do.
Once you have cleaned your tires, allow them to dry and then spray with cooking spray. You can leave on or wipe off to your preference.

**Klink10** · 05-03-2011, 06:23 AM

I'm sorry but I know that oven cleaner (Easy Off) will remove clear coat. Use it to strip the clear from motorcycle rims and various other parts. I would be hesitant to use it on wheels with a clear finish.

**weavers** · 05-03-2011, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by sabrina

Before you wash your car, wet the tires and spray liberally with oven cleaner. Let set while you work on the reat of your vehicle.
Once you have finished with the rest of the vehicle, spray the oven cleaner off with water. You can also use a scrub brush prior to this if your tires are really dirty. Be sure to use rubber gloves if you do.
Once you have cleaned your tires, allow them to dry and then spray with cooking spray. You can leave on or wipe off to your preference.

has anyone else tried oven cleaner? It sounds like it would help for those baked on wheels.

**Setec Astronomy** · 05-03-2011, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by weavers

has anyone else tried oven cleaner? It sounds like it would help for those baked on wheels.

OMG! Can't you see Sabrina is a spammer? Look at the links in her sig and don't use Easy Off on your wheels.

**BobbyG** · 05-03-2011, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

OMG! Can't you see Sabrina is a spammer? Look at the links in her sig and don't use Easy Off on your wheels.

Yup, I did see those!!

I've pretty much settled on the wheel and tire cleaners I have so I'm staying put. I'll leave the Ajax for the bathroom............but I'm not sure if i even use it...

Easy Off for Ovens...
Cooking Spray in the Pans..

Neither on my vehicles...

**Yellow06GT** · 05-03-2011, 09:05 AM

The basic ingredient of oven cleaners is either sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. Both of which are highly corrosive. I wouldn't use it on my car.

**kkreit01** · 05-03-2011, 01:12 PM

Westley's Bleche-Wite is also cheap, safe for tires, and very effective.

**DARK HORSE** · 05-03-2011, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by sabrina

Before you wash your car, wet the tires and spray liberally with oven cleaner. Let set while you work on the reat of your vehicle.
Once you have finished with the rest of the vehicle, spray the oven cleaner off with water. You can also use a scrub brush prior to this if your tires are really dirty. Be sure to use rubber gloves if you do.
Once you have cleaned your tires, allow them to dry and then spray with cooking spray. You can leave on or wipe off to your preference.

I literally laughed out loud at my desk, thanks for that!!

I certianly would not recommend this to anyone!

**jayhkr** · 05-06-2011, 09:53 PM

Well maybe Ajax isn't a great product, but what about Borax? I've used that in washing machines for years. I don't have a box near me, but if memory serves me right there's really nothing harmful in there. I think the use of Ajax as a cleaner is mainly due to the grit particles enableing them to clean dirt pariticles off better. Just a though, I could be completely off my rocker.