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Cleaning brown film on tires

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Brex69, Jul 8, 2023.

  1. Jul 8, 2023 at 9:49 AM
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    Brex69

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    Hey everyone!
    What are you guys using to clean the brown film on tires? I read up on what causes it, but it’s a real PIA to get off. This morning I tried what I have on hand, Armor All Extreme, Black Magic Bleach White and a Meguiars product and each attempt to clean seems to make it worse. I read a thread on here about Adams tire cleaner, would like some feedback on it before add yet another product to my collection.
    These are 6 month old Toyos
     
  2. Jul 11, 2023 at 7:31 PM
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    Delta09

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    It's going to require multiple scrubbings. I use Meguiar's Non-Acid Wheel and Tire cleaner for daily use. You'll have to order it online. It might take several cleanings to get rid of it. A pressure washer really helps as well.
     
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  3. Jul 12, 2023 at 5:13 PM
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    cam1967rsss

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    I like shine supply’s wise guy tire cleaner. Melts the brown crap off the tires. I also have Meguiar’s wheel & tire cleaner. I like that too but IMO the shine supply works better.

    I bought a couple gallons of the shine supply years ago, but I think they may have changed their formula and some reviews say it’s different and not as good…
     
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  4. Jul 13, 2023 at 5:33 AM
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    X2 for Shine Supply Wise Guy.
     
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    I use P&S Brake Buster in a pump foam sprayer diluted 1:4 with water my wheels and tires. That works great for me and gets rid of the brown tire bloom.
     
  6. Jul 19, 2023 at 6:15 AM
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    The brown stuff is coming from the chemical in the tire.
     
  8. Jul 19, 2023 at 10:41 AM
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    EL DUDE

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    I remember I used turtle wax tire spray years ago, looked like perfection the first day

    went out the next morning and the tires were brown as hell. I tried scrubbing, scraping, and ended up having the tires put on with the white letters in.. haven’t seen that spray available since 2016 or so and with good reason
     

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