I'm talking about a product to keep the tires black. The stiff brush and mild detergent don't do the trick (I use them to clean tires and rims each time I wash the car).
I use Aerospace 303 on my tires, seats, dash, and all rubber trim and seals. Best protectant I have discovered. I have used it on MH, auto's, and Airplanes. Penetrates and last's. Is not greasy or oily. Highly reccomend it.
I use good old shoe nuggett (black)out of a tin with a small soft brush to apply it, I use a second brush to buff it up. Its cheap and doesn`t wash off.
Armor All and a few other "protectants" have alcohol in them. The alcohol dries the rubber (vinyl also) out.
I use Black Magic on my tires, Back to Black on my rubber. Both have worked for me.
One of my wheels with a good but old Dunlop was bent. I took it to my wheel shop for a repair, and I said I wanted the old tire back on when they were done. If they wouldn't mount the old tire, then just give me the wheel and tire and I'd have the tire mounted elsewhere. I was glad to see that they re-mounted the tire for me, but it appears they also bathed the tire in something that gave it a soft milky coating, as if it was a new tire.
Yes that's rubber lube. It is used everywhere tires are installed. But usually when you see it in the tire shops it is black form changing hundreds of tires and dipping the same brush back into the bottle. Its available everywhere.
You're welcome. Years ago that's about all we had. Now the number of detailing products available is staggering. I think you can trust Meguiar's for about anything.
Turtle tire foam and shine, but wipe it and it gives an even matte. Gets into all the crevices and lasts fairly well. Restore Black for bumpers moulding etc, lasts for months and I wash my cars a lot !!
I use a commercial citrus based cleaner, a dustpan brush to agitate, and then 4500psi 90ºC water to clean the brown filth off the tyre.
when dry, the tyre is the natural black. If I want to shine it up ( I don't like shiny) then I use meguiars quick detailer & a microfibre cloth followed by final inspection. Let soak for a couple of minutes then wipe excess with another microfibre cloth.
Ditto on 303. I have been using it for years on many different cars and tire brands. I have nerver had it turn brown or build up excessively. They also make an exceptionally good fabric top protectant, but its a little $$$.
Two old school methods for getting blackwalls really black -
First is silicone - we used to use this on tires and under the hood for all rubber from stops to hoses, buff the excess and it helps appearance and longevity. Dad still uses, I think on his vehicles - tough to beat but tires should be clean prior to application.
Second is a mixture of water and sugar brushed on tires and left overnight, I have the ratio somewhere but again, an agent that will not harm rubber. (Likely from "Secrets of the Showcars" by Antonick - out of print but worth picking up for anyone really into detail)
Incidentally, for older WW tires try a little mineral spirits, clean off with a rag & rinse after around 5 minutes. It lifts top layer of grime and a small layer of the white wall but works well. Maybe not best for tires in long run but if used sparingly I don't think it will adversely affect them too badly.
Another vote for 303. Not the blackest-black for tires, but a very good protectant for tires, dash, etc.
Although I can't recall ever using it on tires, I've used Ultima Tire & Trim Guard Plus for a rubber dressing on some of my exterior rubber, and it may well give you the look you're after on your tires.
Just stumbled across this thread from late last year. Wanted to say that I have used 303 on the tires and they look great. Not shiny or gleaming, just deep rich black.
Also bought some of their soft top cleaner/protectant. Will use it when I put the soft top back up this spring and report back.
Glycerin helps to keep the rubber seals supple. Should be good for tires as well. No UV protection, but seems to feed the rubber, or return what has been lost over time to oxidation.
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