Which part of the tire do I clean/wax/protect?
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Which part of the tire do I clean/wax/protect?
Hey everyone. I'm trying to get my tires clean and have purchased this cleaner to do it. It's made practically no difference. This post is really about two questions:
1. What do I need to clean and dress my tires and how do I do it? (Basic)
I have read the article on bettercarcare.com and from this, I'm thinking I first wet the tires, scrub them down with carwash, and then apply some kind of tire dressing.
2. What part of the tire do I clean/dress?
I'm worried that if I clean the wrong part, it will damage my tires and cause a dangerous driving situation. What do I do?
Thanks a lot for your help.
1. What do I need to clean and dress my tires and how do I do it? (Basic)
I have read the article on bettercarcare.com and from this, I'm thinking I first wet the tires, scrub them down with carwash, and then apply some kind of tire dressing.
2. What part of the tire do I clean/dress?
I'm worried that if I clean the wrong part, it will damage my tires and cause a dangerous driving situation. What do I do?
Thanks a lot for your help.
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There are a lot of good sites that could help you. Here are a couple that have some good tips--not only how tos, but product recommendations:
http://www.properautocare.com/detailingtips.html
http://www.autogeek.net/wheelstires.html
Good luck...
http://www.properautocare.com/detailingtips.html
http://www.autogeek.net/wheelstires.html
Good luck...
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One more question. Is it safe to clean the part of the tire that makes contact with the road? Say with car wash at double strength or with BLACKFIRE Gel Wheel & Tire Cleaner, Amazing Roll Off, and Eimann Fabrik Hi-Intensity Cleaner (listed at http://www.properautocare.com/propertirecare.html).
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
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Good to ask when you're not sure. I remember when a buddy of mine who
was new to motorcycling, spent the first weekend detailing his bike. Guess
what happened when he gave it a handful of throttle ......after he Armorall-ed
his seat?
Another proud owner washed his bike, wiped it all dry and sped off........and
kept going through the first stop sign, and learning first hand how one should
go slow and pump the brakes to get soap/water from between the brake pucks.
I'm sure there are many more cleaning and detailing cautions out there:
Simple Green on aluminum, Armoral v leather treatment, Windex on tinted
windows, etc etc.
I've seen a decent book out there; look for it at your local library: David
H Jacobs books on detailing autos, engines. Good tips.
was new to motorcycling, spent the first weekend detailing his bike. Guess
what happened when he gave it a handful of throttle ......after he Armorall-ed
his seat?
Another proud owner washed his bike, wiped it all dry and sped off........and
kept going through the first stop sign, and learning first hand how one should
go slow and pump the brakes to get soap/water from between the brake pucks.
I'm sure there are many more cleaning and detailing cautions out there:
Simple Green on aluminum, Armoral v leather treatment, Windex on tinted
windows, etc etc.
I've seen a decent book out there; look for it at your local library: David
H Jacobs books on detailing autos, engines. Good tips.
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