Quick Detailing Tip: Cleaning and dressing your tires properly

Detailers Domain · 11-02-2015, 07:37 AM

Cleaning and dressing your tires.

Over the years I have gotten asked how do I dress tires. This tire dressing is horrible. Why can't I get a good application or why are they brown after I dress them.

I have found after cleaning the wheels and tires, we are usually left with tires that are still dirty, tires that can use a bit more cleaning from weeks maybe even months of baked on cake dust.

We tend not to neglect or wheels but are we giving our tires a real cleaning?

Take a look at a our quick tip below.

1. Here we have a brand new BMW M3 with less than 200 miles on it. The wheels and tires don't look bad after they were cleaned with Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner and Adam's All Purpose Cleaner. However going the extra step will revel it to be an essential step to clean tires.

2. Use a microfiber towel you can sacrifice, as you will not want to keep it after all 4 tires are cleaned up. Spray some Stoner's Tarminator on the towel and with some firm pressure scrub or wipe the tire. Spray more Tarminator as needed while flipping the towel to a cleaner side as it gets caked up.

3. After the tire is cleaned up, you will see that the tires are of a nice matte finish, if you like the look of a factory fresh tire you have now achieved the finish you desire. Many of our customers who track their cars love this look.

4. If you want to add a nice pop to the tire use your favorite tire dressing. Here we use the Adam's Hex Grip Pro Tire Applicator and Adam's Super VRT to add that nice finish to a freshly detailed M3.

Here we have our final results. A nice clean dressed up tire, free of any browning and brake dust. The results not only look great but a properly cleaned and dressed tire will prevent from tire dressing sling as well.

Never Convicted · 11-02-2015, 09:21 AM

Thanks for the tip Phil. How often do you suggest adding the Tarminator step to regular tire cleaning? Because if it's every time I wash my car, I'm going to need a whole heap 'o mf towels to get rid of after use.

RocketBoots · 11-02-2015, 09:49 AM

What's the point of this dumb poll anyways? Who in their right mind isn't gonna find a tip from a very reputable pro detailer NOT helpful?

Sheesh, c'mon Phil

BTW thanks for the tip and I'm gonna do this next time.

DaBean · 11-02-2015, 09:58 AM

Good tip! I prefer the matte finish myself

Detailers Domain · 11-02-2015, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RocketBoots

What's the point of this dumb poll anyways? Who in their right mind isn't gonna find a tip from a very reputable pro detailer NOT helpful?

Sheesh, c'mon Phil

BTW thanks for the tip and I'm gonna do this next time.

figured why not people like to vote

Detailers Domain · 11-02-2015, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBean

Good tip! I prefer the matte finish myself

mikex25 · 11-02-2015, 01:47 PM

Love these kinds of post, please keep them coming because they are very beneficial to us.

JoeFromPA · 11-02-2015, 03:18 PM

How long will the tire dressing last in daily use and with a good rain once a week.

Detailers Domain · 11-02-2015, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mikex25

Love these kinds of post, please keep them coming because they are very beneficial to us.

no problem will do.

Detailers Domain · 11-02-2015, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeFromPA

How long will the tire dressing last in daily use and with a good rain once a week.

with proper prep work it will last a bit longer, however many factors in your question, how long are you driving in the rain 5 minutes or 200 miles?

are you doing more highway driving or local - local will equal more brake dust on your tires = less shine quicker than 200 highway miles.

but on average daily driving with the Adam's Super VRT 5-10 days some has stated more.

Brosef · 11-03-2015, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

figured why not people like to vote

true that

Detailers Domain · 11-13-2015, 09:50 PM

Never Convicted · 11-15-2015, 08:54 AM

So, did this yesterday. Previously always cleaned the tires with Adam's APC, scrubbed with a brush, and after washing the car last step was to coat them with the rubber shine. I thought they were about as clean as you could get. So added the Tarminator step, and here's my towel afterward. Unbelievable difference.

On a side note...Hey Phil, for your BF sale, how about a BOGO sale on the Uber all purpose MF's? I'm going to be tossing out a lot of them from here forward.

Detailers Domain · 11-15-2015, 09:19 AM

looking good! That would be some sick lost leader bogo ; ) I will take that into consideration.

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Detailers Domain BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 1997 Rep 6,916 Posts Drives: 20 M2C / 22 X3MC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (24)	Quick Detailing Tip: Cleaning and dressing your tires properly Cleaning and dressing your tires. Over the years I have gotten asked how do I dress tires. This tire dressing is horrible. Why can't I get a good application or why are they brown after I dress them. I have found after cleaning the wheels and tires, we are usually left with tires that are still dirty, tires that can use a bit more cleaning from weeks maybe even months of baked on cake dust. We tend not to neglect or wheels but are we giving our tires a real cleaning? Take a look at a our quick tip below. 1. Here we have a brand new BMW M3 with less than 200 miles on it. The wheels and tires don't look bad after they were cleaned with Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner and Adam's All Purpose Cleaner. However going the extra step will revel it to be an essential step to clean tires. 2. Use a microfiber towel you can sacrifice, as you will not want to keep it after all 4 tires are cleaned up. Spray some Stoner's Tarminator on the towel and with some firm pressure scrub or wipe the tire. Spray more Tarminator as needed while flipping the towel to a cleaner side as it gets caked up. 3. After the tire is cleaned up, you will see that the tires are of a nice matte finish, if you like the look of a factory fresh tire you have now achieved the finish you desire. Many of our customers who track their cars love this look. 4. If you want to add a nice pop to the tire use your favorite tire dressing. Here we use the Adam's Hex Grip Pro Tire Applicator and Adam's Super VRT to add that nice finish to a freshly detailed M3. Here we have our final results. A nice clean dressed up tire, free of any browning and brake dust. The results not only look great but a properly cleaned and dressed tire will prevent from tire dressing sling as well.
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Never Convicted Lieutenant Colonel 1108 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charlotte NC iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the tip Phil. How often do you suggest adding the Tarminator step to regular tire cleaning? Because if it's every time I wash my car, I'm going to need a whole heap 'o mf towels to get rid of after use.
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RocketBoots Colonel 1860 Rep 2,104 Posts Drives: Horse Drawn Carriage Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3)	What's the point of this dumb poll anyways? Who in their right mind isn't gonna find a tip from a very reputable pro detailer NOT helpful? Sheesh, c'mon Phil BTW thanks for the tip and I'm gonna do this next time.
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Never Convicted Lieutenant Colonel 1108 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charlotte NC iTrader: (0)	So, did this yesterday. Previously always cleaned the tires with Adam's APC, scrubbed with a brush, and after washing the car last step was to coat them with the rubber shine. I thought they were about as clean as you could get. So added the Tarminator step, and here's my towel afterward. Unbelievable difference. On a side note...Hey Phil, for your BF sale, how about a BOGO sale on the Uber all purpose MF's? I'm going to be tossing out a lot of them from here forward. Attached Images
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Detailers Domain BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 1997 Rep 6,916 Posts Drives: 20 M2C / 22 X3MC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (24)	looking good! That would be some sick lost leader bogo ; ) I will take that into consideration.
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