In this short informative article we are going to give you the full low down on cleaning your tires like a pro!
Tires and any rubber trim on the exterior of your car need to be protected from sunlight and ozone which cause the rubber in your tires or trim to deteriorate over time. Tires can become cracked or “dry rotted” and door and window seals can eventually crack and allow water to leak in to your car. As the saying goes, a gram of prevention is worth a Kilogram of cure.
How to Clean Your Tires.
There are many tire cleaners out there, some are packaged with a protectant built in as well. These one-step products offer convenience but rarely do the best job. What has worked the best for me is a silicon based products. When you find one that works best for you, use a stiff bristle brush to scrub the tires and rinse with water when you are done.
Protect Those Clean Tires.
There are plenty of products out there, find one you like. Some offer a slick finish, others a more matte finish. The important thing is that it conditions and protects the rubber in your tires. The product should have a UV protectant in it and not contain solvent based silicone which can hurt your tires ability to protect from ozone. Products which are milky white are typically water-based and better than clear, slick, solvent based silicones. As in most things in life, you get what you pay for. Stay away from cheaper brands of tire dressings.
What about my trim and rubber weather stripping?
Most of your trim will be cleaned at the same time you are washing your car, which just leaves the protection layer you have to worry about. Similar to tire dressings, you have many choices. You want to look for a product that conditions and protects. Milky white water based products seem to be the best, but your opinion may vary.
What about the white wax residue on my rubber trim?
There are several wax removers which have hit the market in the past 10 years that do a good job of getting waxy residue off of trim. Consider treating your trim before waxing, to keep away from sticking in the first place. But if you already waxed the car, and have to deal with the residue on your trim, use the remover sparingly and apply with a small 100% cotton towel. Nothing looks worse that the left over wax residue, and believe me it will stick out like a sore thumb.
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