Dedicated Tire Cleaner

[The Critic]

Review:


Link to product:
https://www.carpro-us.com/latest-arrivals/carpro-retyre-tire-rubber-cleaner-1-liter-34oz-new/

This appears to be a very strong degreaser that was formulated to remove built-up layers of tire dressing. From the few reviews, it does appear to be effective. I wasn't able to find a SDS, but I am curious if this type of product could potentially dry out the tire's rubber by removing its anti-oxidants. Thoughts?

 

[RooflessVW]

I don't think tires are as sensitive as people make them out to be. If Carpro says it's good to go, I'm inclined to believe them.

Probably don't need to use it every time.

 

[TheLawnRanger]

1 part Dawn Ultra, 2 parts water

 

[atikovi]

$75 a gallon for some boutique tire cleaner that's probably just a re-bottled all purpose degreaser? At $20 I'll stick to

 

[The Critic]

1 part Dawn Ultra, 2 parts water

Too gentle, doesn't work.

$75 a gallon for some boutique tire cleaner that's probably just a re-bottled all purpose degreaser? At $20 I'll stick to

That stuff is easily Meguiar's worst product. Their D143 non-acid tire/wheel cleaner is much better.

 

[atikovi]

That stuff is easily Meguiar's worst product. Their D143 non-acid tire/wheel cleaner is much better.

Whats wrong with it? It's my go to all purpose cleaner. How is D143 better?

 

[spasm3]

I generally use Westley's bleche white tire cleaner.

 

[eugenem]

I’m heavily invested in the Carpro lineup (Finest, Reset, Reload, Hydro2, Tar-X, Iron-X). Their products generally work well and do what they say. That said, I’m wondering how much better this tire cleaner would be over Tuf Stuff (my current go-to) or even Optimum Power Clean at a 1:3-1:6 ratio.

 

[TheLawnRanger]

Too gentle, doesn't work.


That stuff is easily Meguiar's worst product. Their D143 non-acid tire/wheel cleaner is much better.

Works for me.

 

[Malo83]

This and a scrub brush.

 

[spasm3]

I generally use Westley's bleche white tire cleaner.

It's not called Westley's anymore, it's black magic. I've used this for years and never had any issue with damage, cleans the wheels too.

Robot or human?

 

[Owen Lucas]

This and a scrub brush.
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I have a feeling that would leave a white residue and probably isn’t good for clear coats unless you power wash it off asap?

 

[Gimpy1]

I just use purple power in a spray bottle. Bought a 2.5 gallon container, use it on just about anything but Aluminum.

 

[Malo83]

I have a feeling that would leave a white residue and probably isn’t good for clear coats unless you power wash it off asap?

Strictly tire cleaning, no rims, use it on my raised white lettering.

 

[gregk24]

I don't use tire dressing, so I simply use the same car wash I use on the rest of the car. It leaves a nice even "sheen" behind, like the factory.

 

[MattPersman]

I thought the mothers back to black tire cleaner worked well. It’s the spray on wipe off crap no water required

I bought a 6 pack a couple years ago on a reasonable deal

I’m sure the car pro is pretty good most of the stuff I have used from them has been good pricey at times but that’s the boutique car care world

 

[WylieCoyote]

I guess because of my current regimen, I have no need to use something that strips down to the rubber every time I wash the car. I use Turtle Wax Trim Restorer on my tires every 4th wash, and they stay looking dark matte black all the time, after the first wash takes the shine off. It lasts far longer than any spray dressing I've tried, so it's worth the extra time it takes to apply.

 

[ArcherDriver]

1 part Dawn Ultra, 2 parts water

Agreed, throw in steaming hot water in addition.

 

[1978elcamino]

pressure washer works great

 

[UG_Passat]

The last time I used a dedicated tire cleaner was back when tires had white wall decorative strip and you wanted to keep that as white as possible.

Otherwise, I use the car wash soap after I finish soaping up the car paint.