Dressing Your Tire Sidewalls

[Noodles107]

Anybody cleaning & dressing your tire sidewalls? If so are you using something like this? The cleaner is either waterless or can be used with water and the dressing is non silicon, water based with no slimy slippery dirt holding qualities that most (car tire) dressings share. Any input is always appreciated. Thanks

... Chemical Guys SPI_993_16 Nonsense Colorless & Odorless All Surface Super Cleaner

... Chemical Guys TVD_107_16 VRP Vinyl, Rubber and Plastic Non-Greasy Dry-to-the-Touch Long Lasting Super Shine Dressing for Tires

 

[Jack Klarich]

Anything that aint sticky, I after washing them good, I apply some brake fluid, it helps keep the sidewalls soft

 

[Jarhead1775]

Anybody cleaning & dressing your tire sidewalls? If so are you using something like this? The cleaner is either waterless or can be used with water and the dressing is non silicon, water based with no slimy slippery dirt holding qualities that most (car tire) dressings share. Any input is always appreciated. Thanks

... Chemical Guys SPI_993_16 Nonsense Colorless & Odorless All Surface Super Cleaner

... Chemical Guys TVD_107_16 VRP Vinyl, Rubber and Plastic Non-Greasy Dry-to-the-Touch Long Lasting Super Shine Dressing for Tires

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You know Jeff I've been wondering about doing that. I'm really glad you brought it up and provided samples. Plan on looking into that stuff and trying it out. Wonder how it would work on keeping the break dust off of the rims?

 

[Jarhead1775]

How about Simple Green

Simple Green All Wheel & Tire Cleaner is an excellent choice for cleaning automotive wheels and tires. Here’s why:

1. Effective Cleaning: It cuts through and removes caked-on brake dust, grease, dirt, and road tar from chrome, aluminum, mag wheels, and tires[COLOR=var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary)]1[/COLOR].
   
2. Biodegradable and Safe: Unlike harsh chemicals, Simple Green is biodegradable and free of dangerous or caustic fumes. It won’t harm your tires or the protective coating[COLOR=var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary)]1[/COLOR].
   
3. Easy to Use: Follow these steps for optimal results:
   
   • Spot Test: Test a small, hidden area before use.
     
   • Clean Tires First: Wash your tires before the rest of the car to prevent splattering any gunk on a clean surface.
     
   • Apply Cleaner: Spray Simple Green All Wheel & Tire Cleaner on cool, dry wheels one at a time. Let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes.
     
   • Scrub Tires: For heavy grime or brake dust, agitate the cleaner with a wheel brush or sponge.
     
   • Rinse: Rinse clean with water.
     
   • Apply Protectant: Retain the like-new look by applying a high-quality tire protectant[COLOR=var(--cib-color-foreground-accent-primary)]1[/COLOR].
     

Remember, regular tire cleaning is essential for preventative maintenance. Simple Green makes the process easy, effective, and safe for both you and your tires!

 

[Burnerboy]

I use ArmorAll Tire shine, this can be purchased at any auto parts store.... After a good wash job, I just spray this stuff on my tires and it shines them right up...Sweeeeeet!!! I love a good clean machine.... My TRIKE will not ever see the road unless she's washed ~n~ wax....It brings pride, to myself with a clean bike..... :scooter::hooray:

Ronnie

2/8/24

 

[Old Road Dog]

First step: Get the brake dust trapped in the rubber when you stupidly used a silicone based protectant on your tires like ArmorAll Shit( a favorite of hood monkeys). Scrub the rubber with simple green or purple power. Flush. Scrub again.Flush.Let dry. 2nd Step: Apply 303 Aerospace to the tires and let dry. Ride.

 

[Jarhead1775]

First step: Get the brake dust trapped in the rubber when you stupidly used a silicone based protectant on your tires like ArmorAll Shit( a favorite of hood monkeys). Scrub the rubber with simple green or purple power. Flush. Scrub again.Flush.Let dry. 2nd Step: Apply 303 Aerospace to the tires and let dry. Ride.

Dawg......you're so hard. :cxtv:

 

[Pegasus1300]

I really like Simple Green and it is made in the good ole USA.

 

[ROAD DOG]

The F@Ck With Buffing & waxing the Tires. Ride The FING TRIKE :gah::gah::gah:

 

[Jarhead1775]

Dan The Man, take care of the trike and the trike will take care of you.

 

[ROAD DOG]

Dan The Man, take care of the trike and the trike will take care of you.

This made me think of we were at swap meet at Stafford speedway A few years back some guy had a crotch Rocket he was trying to sell at a Harley swap meet he's next to a H A booth smoking weed drinking a few bears Allday long he's waxing this thing he does his tire with some of that tire shine shit mid afternoon he starts it up revving the shit out of puts it in gear pops the clutch that thing spun around he's underneath it plastic pieces all on the ground everybody laughing at him. He still had Shinny tires. I take care of my trike IM not a Car, Bike show person, but I do my own Maintenance.

 

[Jarhead1775]

This made me think of we were at swap meet at Stafford speedway A few years back some guy had a crotch Rocket he was trying to sell at a Harley swap meet he's next to a H A booth smoking weed drinking a few bears Allday long he's waxing this thing he does his tire with some of that tire shine shit mid afternoon he starts it up revving the shit out of puts it in gear pops the clutch that thing spun around he's underneath it plastic pieces all on the ground everybody laughing at him. He still had Shinny tires. I take care of my trike IM not a Car, Bike show person, but I do my own Maintenance.

Gotta respect thatThumbUp

 

[Burnerboy]

This made me think of we were at swap meet at Stafford speedway A few years back some guy had a crotch Rocket he was trying to sell at a Harley swap meet he's next to a H A booth smoking weed drinking a few bears Allday long he's waxing this thing he does his tire with some of that tire shine shit mid afternoon he starts it up revving the shit out of puts it in gear pops the clutch that thing spun around he's underneath it plastic pieces all on the ground everybody laughing at him. He still had Shinny tires. I take care of my trike IM not a Car, Bike show person, but I do my own Maintenance.

I go every year to the swap meet in Stafford, Conn.

I have buddy that his property line is next to the race track...

(he cut a hole in the fence/so he sneaks in, and watches every race FREE)

I too take very good care of my TRIKE, wash ~N~ wax it week'lee

Oil and filter changes more than required... and maintain it constantly, I love a good running motorcycle!

Ronnie

2/9/24