It depends on how long VRT has been on the tires. I usually wipe my tires down with a Mothers wheel brush that I have lingering around and soap and water if I do a 2 bucket wash. Then when the tire shine looks like it is time for reapplication then I use APC to fully clean the tires and follow up with the new tire shine. I have had success doing this.
I let the product remove itself instead of me forcing it off every wash. Hopefully all this makes sense.