I was wondering what is best to use to clean my tires raised white lettering. In the past, I've always uses Wesley's Bleach White, but now I'm worried about pitting my new aluminum wheels. I believe they are clear coated though. Is there better options? Maybe diluting some Castrol Superclean or something?

Also, Is there a good tire dressing out there these days. I've always used Formula 2001. It was always cheap with better results than Armor-All. 303 Airospace Protectant is a little pricey to throw on tires.

Thanks guys,

Matt

 

I have tried the dilute SUPERCLEAN on my tires but, took GREAT CARE to keep it off the wheels. In my opinion, it yields EXCELLENT results but, I don't use it every time that I wash my truck. Probably about once per month.

After using a small scrub brush with semi-stiff nylon bristles to scrub the road dirt off the rubber, I flush it IMMEDIATELY with copius amounts of water (again, being careful not to 'splatter' it all over the place with a direct stream of water -- you really don't want SUPERCLEAN on the paint)

As you know, the SUPERCLEAN will clean the white off of a golf-ball and thus, you can imagine what it could POTENTIALLY do to the aluminum.

I think you can use it safely (or at least I have been with no signs of deteoration of the clear coat on the wheels). Use at your own risk though.

RP

 

I have been using simple green and a scotch-brite pad it works great.Follow it up with Meguires tire gel.

 

Comet and a plastic bristle brush, that's all I've ever used. Works like nothing else I've ever tried,,,98

 

I agree with screamer... comet and a brush!

I wet the wheel/tire while rinsing out wheel well,
spray on 100% Simple Green,
scrub wheel (factory 5-spoke) with soft brush,
then wet a stiff brush and apply some comet and scrub tire.
Rinse while using stiff brush to help remove comet abrasives from the tire only.

After drying, apply your favorite tire dressing.

XLT_D

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I've always used a Brillo pad for RWL and never had a problem. They always look great when I'm finished. If you use the Brillo just be sure to rinse with lots of water to remove all the soap from the letters.