Best cleaner for rubber tires - safe for chrome? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

xlr8nflorida · 10-25-2010

What is the best product to take old tire shine off, brown etc but also safe for chrome?

tomtom72 · 10-25-2010

Hi Jim,
I have tried dish soap, 303, car wash shampoo and the latest is some cleaner from Klassie that is for rubber & other non-leather surfaces whose name escapes me right now.....bottom line was none were a one shot cleaner. I even tried some of the glass foam sprays...stoner's & spray away. I always end up using a soft plastic bristle scrub brush to get the brown off and then a lot of
303 and a cloth to buff it up.

I have never tried back to black....so I bet that one is the one that works!

DaveK · 10-25-2010

I use Adams VRT - works a treat (I have chrome rims also)

scholtmj · 10-26-2010

Wesley's Bleach White. Powerful stuff, watch the chrome.

xlr8nflorida · 10-26-2010

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Originally Posted by scholtmj

Wesley's Bleach White. Powerful stuff, watch the chrome.

I have used that before but kinda worried about chrome. It's good stuff.

Might try some of Tom's tricks.

Dave - The VRT is shine no? Not Cleaner?

4DSZR1 · 10-26-2010

I use lacquer thinner on a paper towel... works great. Might not be the best for the tires, but I haven't seen any direct damage and I like how it removes all the dressing. I don't keep them on much beyond 5 or 6 years so long term issues aren't really an issue.

Rick

DaveK · 10-26-2010

VRT is classed as a 'dressing' but it seems to take the brown away too when I use it. I clean the tires with regular car wash/shampoo first. Adams also do an all-purpose cleaner which I've also used for tougher grime (but keep it off your wax).

bldavis11 · 10-27-2010

There are numerous makes of the chrome/alloy/billet-safe spray on wheel and tire cleaner. I use the Meg's product as it's fairly cheap and available locally. I can usually get 5-6 washings out of a bottle... 20-25 wheels in all.

xlr8nflorida · 10-27-2010

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Originally Posted by bldavis11

There are numerous makes of the chrome/alloy/billet-safe spray on wheel and tire cleaner. I use the Meg's product as it's fairly cheap and available locally. I can usually get 5-6 washings out of a bottle... 20-25 wheels in all.

Thanks - i found that when I went to auto zone this afternoon - worked good. Most are caustic and many of the chrome rims have petroleum distillates which is a no no.

bldavis11 · 10-28-2010

I've had good luck with most of their products, except the waxes. They make a nice carnuba was, but I am going that route, I would rather pick up a top shelf brand. For the synthetic last-step-products, there are many that are far superior to the Meg's Ice line. Adam's makes a good one, Zano, etc.

10-25-2010	#1
xlr8nflorida Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,093	Best cleaner for rubber tires - safe for chrome? What is the best product to take old tire shine off, brown etc but also safe for chrome?

10-25-2010	#2
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,609	Re: Best cleaner for rubber tires - safe for chrome? Hi Jim, I have tried dish soap, 303, car wash shampoo and the latest is some cleaner from Klassie that is for rubber & other non-leather surfaces whose name escapes me right now.....bottom line was none were a one shot cleaner. I even tried some of the glass foam sprays...stoner's & spray away. I always end up using a soft plastic bristle scrub brush to get the brown off and then a lot of 303 and a cloth to buff it up. I have never tried back to black....so I bet that one is the one that works! __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

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DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,537	Re: Best cleaner for rubber tires - safe for chrome? I use Adams VRT - works a treat (I have chrome rims also) __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com Author of fast-paced, sci-fi thrillers.

10-26-2010	#4
scholtmj Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 382	Re: Best cleaner for rubber tires - safe for chrome? Wesley's Bleach White. Powerful stuff, watch the chrome.

10-26-2010	#6
4DSZR1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 688	Re: Best cleaner for rubber tires - safe for chrome? I use lacquer thinner on a paper towel... works great. Might not be the best for the tires, but I haven't seen any direct damage and I like how it removes all the dressing. I don't keep them on much beyond 5 or 6 years so long term issues aren't really an issue. Rick

10-27-2010	#8
bldavis11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 245	Re: Best cleaner for rubber tires - safe for chrome? There are numerous makes of the chrome/alloy/billet-safe spray on wheel and tire cleaner. I use the Meg's product as it's fairly cheap and available locally. I can usually get 5-6 washings out of a bottle... 20-25 wheels in all.

10-28-2010	#10
bldavis11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 245	Re: Best cleaner for rubber tires - safe for chrome? I've had good luck with most of their products, except the waxes. They make a nice carnuba was, but I am going that route, I would rather pick up a top shelf brand. For the synthetic last-step-products, there are many that are far superior to the Meg's Ice line. Adam's makes a good one, Zano, etc.