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November 2nd, 2015, 14:57
Cleaning and dressing your tires.
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Over the years I have gotten asked how do I dress tires. This tire dressing (https://www.detailersdomain.com/collections/wheels-and-tires) 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 (https://www.detailersdomain.com/collections/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.
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/2015%20Details/2015%20BMW%20M3%20Tanzanite%20Blue%20Raj/IMG_6694_zpsrnapsrec.jpg
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 (https://www.detailersdomain.com/collections/wheels-and-tires/products/sonax-wheel-cleaner-plus) and Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (https://www.detailersdomain.com/collections/wheels-and-tires/products/adams-all-purpose-cleaner). However going the extra step will revel it to be an essential step to clean tires.
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2. Use a microfiber towel (https://www.detailersdomain.com/collections/microfiber-towels-applicators/products/copy-of-uber-black-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 (https://www.detailersdomain.com/collections/wheels-and-tires/products/stoner-tarminator) on the towel and with some firm pressure scrub or wipe the tire. Spray more Tarminator (https://www.detailersdomain.com/collections/wheels-and-tires/products/stoner-tarminator) as needed while flipping the towel to a cleaner side as it gets caked up.
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/2015%20Details/2015%20BMW%20M3%20Tanzanite%20Blue%20Raj/IMG_6698_zpscrmaopry.jpg
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.
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/2015%20Details/2015%20BMW%20M3%20Tanzanite%20Blue%20Raj/IMG_6701_zpsz53qbykl.jpg
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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 (https://www.detailersdomain.com/products/adams-hex-grip-pro-tire-dressing-applicator) and Adam's Super VRT (https://www.detailersdomain.com/products/adams-super-vrt) to add that nice finish to a freshly detailed M3.
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/2015%20Details/2015%20BMW%20M3%20Tanzanite%20Blue%20Raj/IMG_6702_zpsqxypxzmr.jpg
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.
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/2015%20Details/2015%20BMW%20M3%20Tanzanite%20Blue%20Raj/IMG_6812_zpszkgwrnld.jpg
Over the years I have gotten asked how do I dress tires. This tire dressing (https://www.detailersdomain.com/collections/wheels-and-tires) 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 (https://www.detailersdomain.com/collections/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.
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/2015%20Details/2015%20BMW%20M3%20Tanzanite%20Blue%20Raj/IMG_6694_zpsrnapsrec.jpg
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 (https://www.detailersdomain.com/collections/wheels-and-tires/products/sonax-wheel-cleaner-plus) and Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (https://www.detailersdomain.com/collections/wheels-and-tires/products/adams-all-purpose-cleaner). However going the extra step will revel it to be an essential step to clean tires.
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/2015%20Details/2015%20BMW%20M3%20Tanzanite%20Blue%20Raj/IMG_6695_zpsicodmaq4.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/2015%20Details/2015%20BMW%20M3%20Tanzanite%20Blue%20Raj/IMG_6697_zps0rza89fu.jpg
2. Use a microfiber towel (https://www.detailersdomain.com/collections/microfiber-towels-applicators/products/copy-of-uber-black-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 (https://www.detailersdomain.com/collections/wheels-and-tires/products/stoner-tarminator) on the towel and with some firm pressure scrub or wipe the tire. Spray more Tarminator (https://www.detailersdomain.com/collections/wheels-and-tires/products/stoner-tarminator) as needed while flipping the towel to a cleaner side as it gets caked up.
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/2015%20Details/2015%20BMW%20M3%20Tanzanite%20Blue%20Raj/IMG_6698_zpscrmaopry.jpg
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.
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/2015%20Details/2015%20BMW%20M3%20Tanzanite%20Blue%20Raj/IMG_6701_zpsz53qbykl.jpg
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/2015%20Details/2015%20BMW%20M3%20Tanzanite%20Blue%20Raj/IMG_6700_zpsur2r2wak.jpg
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 (https://www.detailersdomain.com/products/adams-hex-grip-pro-tire-dressing-applicator) and Adam's Super VRT (https://www.detailersdomain.com/products/adams-super-vrt) to add that nice finish to a freshly detailed M3.
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/2015%20Details/2015%20BMW%20M3%20Tanzanite%20Blue%20Raj/IMG_6702_zpsqxypxzmr.jpg
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.