I am looking for a tire cleaner that will leave the tires flat black looking instead of looking wet or glossy. Is the any? Thanks for any help.

 

Get all the road grim off of them using Westlys cleaner and a tire brush....when they dry they will be flat black and clean.

that cleaner will remove any other gloss or treatment that you have on them. Use it liberally and don't get any on your clothes.

Use something like hyperdress then as it is drying, wipe it off. It will put just enough to not look dull.

 

Thanks I will try it this weekend!

 

I use Westleys to clean, then spray them with Eagle One Tire Spray, and wipe it off. Leaves them very black and fresh looking but not shiney.

 

Duragloss Rubber & Flat Black Dressing #271 contains a blend of polymeric synthetic polymers in a solvent base. RBD #271 cleans and shines rubber bumpers and moldings, and is recommended for flat black surfaces.

 

Won't work. Hyperdressing doesn't easily 'wipe off'. Plus, I know it won't be readily available to him in that area.

If you're looking for a simple 'new tire' look, I'd suggest finding a product that is called Meguiar's Natural Shine. It's in a red bottle and can often be found at most of your 'big' auto parts stores.

Now, knowing the area where you're located... I'm not sure but, Autozone or Advanced may have something like this on the shelf.

If they do not, another option is ordering online.

Also, and lastly, be VERY careful with Westley's Bleeche White... it's an ULTRA-HARSH chemical that CAN damage your wheels. Additionally, don't use it on a concrete driveway as it WILL etch your driveway.

My suggestion -- and I'll get push back here because lots of people say "I use it and haven't had any problems ever..." -- use Simple Green in the place of the Westley's. Mix to 2:1 (water/chem) and use a stiff bristled nylon brush. Do not use it on your wheels... just your tires.

 

I'm using the natural shine on my interior and trim at the moment. I like it as it's not very glossy. But when I tried it on my tires I really didn't a see a different between that or leaving them alone after I just cleaned with simple green.

 

For an older tire with a bit more wear, you may note the 'line' between the different types of rubber compounds that they used to make the tire -- especially on the side walls. I've found that the Natural Shine blended those two 'lighter and darker' areas together quite well and left it looking like a brand new tire -- without the high gloss that some do not like.

-RP-

 

By the way... Here's the product, if you're interested...



Click here -- bottom of page

In all honesty, I don't see this product lasting much longer within the Meg's line. I'm certain that it's a low-seller.

 

I can concur with that. I just with the tire fairy would come by and give me a set of 305's. Then I could dress them properly

 

That is strange. I can easily wipe it down to dull, it's probably the mix ratio and how it is applied that makes the difference.

How I do this if i don't want crazy shine. I spray Hyperdress on a rag...use the rag on the area. Then take another rag and wipe it dry. Makes it look nice and clean, yet not shinny.

My .02 worth.

 

Megs named this stuff "Shine," when in fact it does the complete opposite?

 

"Natural" is the key adjective.

 

 

Good luck.

I still haven't found anything around here (45 mile radius of Murray) except the high gloss stuff.