What to Clean Wheels/Tires With?

Vigorous · 10-16-2001, 01:12 PM

My tires are in desperate need of a cleaning. They are turning the ugly brown. My rims are alright, but I cant get to some of the edges. What products should I use on both?

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Jazz95 · 10-16-2001, 06:39 PM

Try Westley's Bleach White on the tires. It also works well on wheels. If you REALLY want to clean the wheels though, jack the car up and take them off. Makes it soo much easier, you can also scrub the calipers while you are at it.

Jazz95

Subie Gal · 10-16-2001, 08:30 PM

meguiar's wheel tire cleaner...

and westley's beach white was a good suggestion too!! ya gotta have westley's...

j.
www.subiegal.com

jacobhorn · 10-16-2001, 08:34 PM

For the ultimate in tire cleaning, try Simple Green. This stuff sprays on as a foam and it will get EVERYTHING off of the tires down to the rubber. This is a great way to make your tires look brand new. A bit of scrubbing is necessary. Good luck!

NotoriousWRX · 10-16-2001, 11:00 PM

To keep them from turning brown once they are clean, do not use any silicone based product such as Armor All. There are a number of better options.

Verist · 10-16-2001, 11:53 PM

I'd say stay away from the Meguiars check this out

Regan-

gabedude · 10-17-2001, 02:44 AM

Simple Green works wonders. Then just Armor all the tires.

My $0.02

10-17-2001, 02:56 PM

simple green works great on tires and the wheels, simple green devours brake dust and grease on tires...

but still dishwashing liquid and hot water works wonders

CosmoTheCat · 10-17-2001, 03:20 PM

Don't know about the rest of those products, but Westley's will keep future brake dust from sticking to the wheels. Just wipe with a dry rag and they're clean again.

ChrisDP · 10-17-2001, 03:22 PM

Don't Armorall the tires if you want to keep them from turning brown.

NotoriousWRX · 10-17-2001, 04:15 PM

Not only will Armor All make your tires turn brown, it'll cause major cracking.

Soon2Bgreat · 10-17-2001, 04:33 PM

Can i use Westley's with OZ rims. I heard i can't clean them with anything too abrasive because it will ruin the finish. What do you guys think. Thanks.

Vigorous · 10-17-2001, 05:49 PM

Westley's, where can I get this? And what is the product called: "Westley's Bleach White" ? Man, thats a harsh sounding name.

Simple Green, I've never used this, but have seen it everywhere. Do they make a product specifically for tires and rims? Or is there a product used for everything? Whats it called?

Thanks for all the help.

Keiho · 10-17-2001, 05:58 PM

Simple Green is just an engine degreaser. But it works good for wheels too.

CosmoTheCat · 10-18-2001, 02:15 AM

Westley's Bleche White.

You should be able to get it at any auto parts store in the tire cleaner section.

It's gnarly stuff though. Don't get it in any cuts. Don't get it in your eyes.

The directions say to not get it on the wheels. But it also instructs you to put it on dry tires.

We used it at Maaco when I did detailing there eons ago (you'll never forget the smell and feel of the stuff after you get it in cuts on your hands).

At Maaco we had it in a diluted solution of water, in a spray bottle... spray it on, scrub with a wet soft bristled brush, and boom. Good to go.

At home, I make sure the wheels and tires are WET. And I take them off the car. If the wheels aren't wet, or if you let it sit on them for too long, it WILL ETCH the finish of your wheels. I spray it on full strength (you'll see brown stuff running off the rubber as you spray, it's that good), let it sit for 30 seconds or a minute, then wipe it off with a wash mitt. The tires I scrub with a sponge or terrycloth rag. Then rinse and rinse well.

When brake dust builds up again, usually it will wipe right off with a dry cloth.

Again. This is some NASTY stuff and I use it against their directions. Follow my advice at your own risk.

10-16-2001, 01:12 PM	#1
Vigorous Scooby Specialist Member#: 7087 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Houston, TX Vehicle: 2002 2.5RS White	What to Clean Wheels/Tires With? My tires are in desperate need of a cleaning. They are turning the ugly brown. My rims are alright, but I cant get to some of the edges. What products should I use on both? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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10-16-2001, 06:39 PM	#2
Jazz95 Scooby Newbie Member#: 4600 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Bel Air Subaru Nissan Group Vehicle: Da Ridge Racer	Try Westley's Bleach White on the tires. It also works well on wheels. If you REALLY want to clean the wheels though, jack the car up and take them off. Makes it soo much easier, you can also scrub the calipers while you are at it. Jazz95

10-16-2001, 08:30 PM	#3
Subie Gal GC84Ever Super Moderator Member#: 301 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: WA Vehicle: 2001 2.5 RS/70 Van 02 WRX Rally Stud	meguiar's wheel tire cleaner... and westley's beach white was a good suggestion too!! ya gotta have westley's... j. www.subiegal.com

10-16-2001, 08:34 PM	#4
jacobhorn Scooby Specialist Member#: 5122 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Maple Leaf Vehicle: 1998 Legacy GT LTD '02 HD Softail Deuce	For the ultimate in tire cleaning, try Simple Green. This stuff sprays on as a foam and it will get EVERYTHING off of the tires down to the rubber. This is a great way to make your tires look brand new. A bit of scrubbing is necessary. Good luck!

10-16-2001, 11:00 PM	#5
NotoriousWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 9026 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: If I knew, I wouldn't be lost!	To keep them from turning brown once they are clean, do not use any silicone based product such as Armor All. There are a number of better options.

10-16-2001, 11:53 PM	#6
Verist Scooby Newbie Member#: 6501 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Omaha, Nebraska, USA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Aspen White	I'd say stay away from the Meguiars check this out Regan-

10-17-2001, 02:44 AM	#7
gabedude Scooby Guru Member#: 10108 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: LCP / N Austin TX Vehicle: 07 STI 25G build in progress	Simple Green works wonders. Then just Armor all the tires. My $0.02

10-17-2001, 02:56 PM	#8
Scrapy Doo Guest Member#:	simple green works great on tires and the wheels, simple green devours brake dust and grease on tires... but still dishwashing liquid and hot water works wonders

10-17-2001, 03:20 PM	#9
CosmoTheCat Scooby Newbie Member#: 3409 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Woolley Vehicle: 1998 Ram 2500 Green.	Don't know about the rest of those products, but Westley's will keep future brake dust from sticking to the wheels. Just wipe with a dry rag and they're clean again.

10-17-2001, 03:22 PM	#10
ChrisDP Scooby Specialist Member#: 5879 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Team Shocker Richmond,VA Vehicle: '02 STX WRX STS Civic, ITA Integra	Don't Armorall the tires if you want to keep them from turning brown.

10-17-2001, 04:15 PM	#11
NotoriousWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 9026 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: If I knew, I wouldn't be lost!	Not only will Armor All make your tires turn brown, it'll cause major cracking.

10-17-2001, 04:33 PM	#12
Soon2Bgreat Scooby Specialist Member#: 2258 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Irvington, New York, USA Vehicle: 1999 gc8 ver7 6mt GT35R 504.7whp;)	Can i use Westley's with OZ rims. I heard i can't clean them with anything too abrasive because it will ruin the finish. What do you guys think. Thanks.

10-17-2001, 05:49 PM	#13
Vigorous Scooby Specialist Member#: 7087 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Houston, TX Vehicle: 2002 2.5RS White	Westley's, where can I get this? And what is the product called: "Westley's Bleach White" ? Man, thats a harsh sounding name. Simple Green, I've never used this, but have seen it everywhere. Do they make a product specifically for tires and rims? Or is there a product used for everything? Whats it called? Thanks for all the help.

10-17-2001, 05:58 PM	#14
Keiho Sea to Sky - OWNED Moderator Member#: 610 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Vehicle: 2003 Lexus IS300 Graphite Gray Pearl	Simple Green is just an engine degreaser. But it works good for wheels too.

10-18-2001, 02:15 AM	#15
CosmoTheCat Scooby Newbie Member#: 3409 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Woolley Vehicle: 1998 Ram 2500 Green.	Westley's Bleche White. You should be able to get it at any auto parts store in the tire cleaner section. It's gnarly stuff though. Don't get it in any cuts. Don't get it in your eyes. The directions say to not get it on the wheels. But it also instructs you to put it on dry tires. We used it at Maaco when I did detailing there eons ago (you'll never forget the smell and feel of the stuff after you get it in cuts on your hands). At Maaco we had it in a diluted solution of water, in a spray bottle... spray it on, scrub with a wet soft bristled brush, and boom. Good to go. At home, I make sure the wheels and tires are WET. And I take them off the car. If the wheels aren't wet, or if you let it sit on them for too long, it WILL ETCH the finish of your wheels. I spray it on full strength (you'll see brown stuff running off the rubber as you spray, it's that good), let it sit for 30 seconds or a minute, then wipe it off with a wash mitt. The tires I scrub with a sponge or terrycloth rag. Then rinse and rinse well. When brake dust builds up again, usually it will wipe right off with a dry cloth. Again. This is some NASTY stuff and I use it against their directions. Follow my advice at your own risk.