Humanoid Typhoon Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 How often do you guys use Tire and Rubber cleaner? Is it over kill to use it every time I wash once every weekend if the weather nice and before I put on tire shine on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Beemer Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I use it for every wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Hamilton Detail Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 (edited) I usually only use the Tire and Rubber Cleaner when my tires are absolutely filthy. For normal maintenance washes, the tire brush and the car shampoo is usually enough to get the job done. Edited May 11, 2018 by hamilton2400 Humanoid Typhoon and JJ Stin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mc2hill Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Humanoid Typhoon said: How often do you guys use Tire and Rubber cleaner? Is it over kill to use it every time I wash once every weekend if the weather nice and before I put on tire shine on. I often use APC (diluted 50/50 with water) for cleaning my maintained cars, but every few months I use Tire & Rubber Cleaner for a 'deep' clean. Customer cars always get T&RC. Humanoid Typhoon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Humanoid Typhoon Posted May 11, 2018 Author Share Posted May 11, 2018 2 hours ago, hamilton2400 said: I usually only use the Tire and Rubber Cleaner when my tires are absolutely filthy. For normal maintenance washes, the tire brush and the car shampoo is usually enough to get the job done. I'm going to give this a try and see how it works out. 16 minutes ago, mc2hill said: I often use APC (diluted 50/50 with water) for cleaning my maintained cars, but every few months I use Tire & Rubber Cleaner for a 'deep' clean. Customer cars always get T&RC. I have use APC in full strength it work out well, will have to try 50/50 also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Humanoid Typhoon Posted May 11, 2018 Author Share Posted May 11, 2018 Can I get away with just blasting the tire off with a pressure washer and then apply tire shine or VRT over the old dressing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 galaxy Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Meh, you probably can, but when doing a half *** job, expect half *** results. If you drive with anything on a tire, there will be dust, brake crap, road grime, etc, stuck to the dressing. You need an APC of some type to break that free. Just like paint or any other project, the better prepared the surface, the better the results. Like has been stated, you can’t overuse TRC. If you’re already washing, no reason not to take two extra seconds and hit it with an APC and a brush. Thats my tire care technique...if washing, APC and a brush. For inbetween touch up jobs and/or rinseless wash, TRC on a rag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 zeps7784 Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 (edited) Take the extra time and spray the tire cleaner on it and do a quick scrub with the brush. Takes just a few minutes more and will not only save you from wasting product but also gives you a better end result. Edited May 12, 2018 by zeps7784 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GXPaycheck Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Don’t dress the dressing, dress the rubber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LSX Maestro Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 I use it at every wash, just ordered another gallon of it. My truck absolutely needs it, the Nitto tires bloom quite a bit or it's just a lot of dirt on the surface. Even when I was my garage queens, I'm always surprised by how much brown crud rinses off with the TRC. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nickfire20 Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 I use it every wash also, does a great job, I have the gallon, but probably only refill the 16oz 2-3 times a year. highly recommended also great on shoes ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rich Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Every wash for me too on both rides. It's a cleaner........that's what it's for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ZMAN024 Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Same here, T&RC every wash. The more upkeep you do, the less product you use each time, too. Naylor649 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 falcaineer Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 May as well throw my hat in the ring...TRC every wash for this guy, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BrianT Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Every time for me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BRZN Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Every Time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 01GreyStangGT Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 I use it every time- amazing product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bryman312 Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 ive only used it 2 times so far......(brand new car) the 1st time it was brown foam all over, the second time was less. ive used the whole bottle so far basically 8 tires. so ill be buying the gallon jug and maybe every other wash since its summer. Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 falcaineer Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Bryman312 said: ive only used it 2 times so far......(brand new car) the 1st time it was brown foam all over, the second time was less. ive used the whole bottle so far basically 8 tires. so ill be buying the gallon jug and maybe every other wash since its summer. A whole bottle for 2 times around the car?! For reference, I use about 6 sprays or so per tire, with a 16oz lasting me quite a few washes. You may be using too much. Bryman312, Rich and Ironjaw 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bryman312 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 1 hour ago, falcaineer said: A whole bottle for 2 times around the car?! For reference, I use about 6 sprays or so per tire, with a 16oz lasting me quite a few washes. You may be using too much. really? well damn i was saturating the tire then scrubbing. is that wrong? so your just misting the stuff on THEN scrubbing? i figured it had to be soaked and stay wet then scrub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 falcaineer Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 12 minutes ago, Bryman312 said: really? well damn i was saturating the tire then scrubbing. is that wrong? so your just misting the stuff on THEN scrubbing? i figured it had to be soaked and stay wet then scrub. Not wrong, but probably overkill. Basically, yes, misting it. I just spray the tire with the hose, then spray on the TRC and scrub. It may be closer to 6-10 sprays, but I do have low profile tires, 225-45-R18, so your mileage may vary...but nowhere near what you've been using, I don't think. I also use the (old, longer bristle) red Adam's tire brush. Do you have either that or the new, shorter bristle one? If not, I highly recommend it. It foams up the cleaner really well. You'll get great results and I think be a lot happier overall. Bryman312 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Humanoid Typhoon Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 Alright I will continued to use tire and rubber cleaner every time I wash. thank you for all of your answers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bryman312 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 20 hours ago, falcaineer said: Not wrong, but probably overkill. Basically, yes, misting it. I just spray the tire with the hose, then spray on the TRC and scrub. It may be closer to 6-10 sprays, but I do have low profile tires, 225-45-R18, so your mileage may vary...but nowhere near what you've been using, I don't think. I also use the (old, longer bristle) red Adam's tire brush. Do you have either that or the new, shorter bristle one? If not, I highly recommend it. It foams up the cleaner really well. You'll get great results and I think be a lot happier overall. i do use the red tire brush thanks! ill start using less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SlammedRT Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Depends on what you have done to your rims. The TRC will degrade any wax or sealant. I have paint sealant on my rims so I only use a degreaser when I am going to reapply the sealant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Mbrazelton Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 I have TRC loaded up in the IK foamer and use it everytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Naylor649 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Every wash and every time it gets a hit of VRT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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