(Part 2) Best tire & wheel care products according to redditors
We found 298 Reddit comments discussing the best tire & wheel care products. We ranked the 98 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
![IRON FREE Paint, Wheel And Glass Decontamination Fall Out Remover [NA-IFE16]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RALE8a5GL.jpg)
It's a thing.
The best part for me is that even the photo on the packaging looks like shit. They couldn't even get it to look good under ideal/photoshopped conditions.
From one of the amazon reviews:
>This product contains lots of glitter which gets everywhere
WTF did you expect?
I've posted my list before:
Car Wash Shampoo: Chemical Guys Maxi Suds II Amazon link
Quick Detailer: Chemical Guys High Gloss Spray Sealant & Quick Detailer Amazon Link
Wax/Sealant (every 6 months): Blackfire Pro Paint Protection (previously Blackfire Wet Diamond All Paint Protection) Amazon Link
Clay Bar (every 12 months): Simoniz S57 Perfect Finish Detailing Clay Amazon Link
Clear Plastics (head/tail lights): Plexus Plastic Cleaner & Protectant Amazon Link
Plastic/Vinyl/Rubber/Leather: 303 Aerospace Protectant Amazon Link
Door/Trunk/Frunk Seals: 303 (above) or Nextzett Gummi Pflege Rubber Conditioner Amazon Link
Glass: Stoner Invisible Glass Amazon Link
Wheels: Griot's Garage Wheel Cleaner Amazon Link
Tires: Aero Low Shine Rubber Care Amazon Link
Ceramic coat your new wheels...it’s worth it. I used Gyeon-
Gyeon Rim Sealant 30 ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CESR2X8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6yn1Cb914JA2F
The pads still throw dust like crazy but cleaning them is much easier with the ceramic coating on them.
I just Googled "subzero griptrax" since I didn't knew what it is and this is the first result, I love how people is still suggesting that it's a cheese grater.
If you're looking to do a long term value purchase, here's a great setup I can recommend! You may even already have some of these products reducing from the investment cost!
Electric Pressure Washer - $89
Snow Foam Cannon Attachment - $17.88
Shammy / Chamois Towel of Your Choice* - $8.25
Shammy / Chamois help you remove the water off a car so you can go ahead and start waxing once its dry.
1 Gallon of Snow Foam - $29.99
22 Oz Spray Wax Bottle - $12.99
Any pack of microfiber towels, spray like 2 sprays of wax on the microfiber, wipe around, take another microfiber to wipe away wax. $4
1 Gallon Acid / Non-Acid Based Wheel Cleaner (This one is acidic) - $18.99
Dilute the wheel cleaner, spray on the wheels and tires, let it sit for a little bit, then pressure wash off.
Add a clay bar if you want to get embedded dirt / brake dust off your paint! It's easy to do, costs a little, but the results are worth it.
THESE ARE MOSTLY PREMIUM CLEANING PRODUCTS! You can cut a few dollars off by going with more generic products. Why go with Gallons? You dilute all of these (except wax of course), so they will last you a looooooooooooooooong time if used correctly.
The investment is worth it if you ask me, instead of going through your local 1 minute wash for $10 or whatever, you can do a more thorough job yourself!
Sure! Will post results of oxiclean vs whatever else may be suggested. I've been wanting to settle this historic dilemma for some time lol.
This is a pic of the shoes with the whitewall tire cleaner. The cleaner is called Bleche-Wite by Black Magic, pronounced Bleach-White. You should be able to find it or something similar at any auto parts store. Pic is of a pair of shoes I found at a Goodwill about a month ago. Goodwill...I know. They looked like shit but seemed salvageable, so for $5 figured why not; could throw out if it didn't work. You can see the difference in the dirty front of the cleaned shoe vs how white it turned out. Also vs the level of dirt on the other shoe. One of the best lifehacks I've found in a while.
EDIT: Bleche-Wite. I paid $7 for the same size at a local parts store (NY, US), fwiw.
they make markers that put (almost) permanent paint onto the tire. its basically just color inside the lines. buy them here: https://www.amazon.com/Tire-Ink-Permanent-Waterproof-Available/dp/B01MSJ0XZX
Products used:
The new products were the Eagle One wheel cleaner and the Meguiar's Quik Detailer. I'm very happy with them!
Any isopropyl alcohol will be just fine. Anything from 70-90% is just fine. I just use a cheap bottle from Target 90% diluted and it works just as good as anything else. Some people on here will tell you to use Carpro eraser, and if I were to do a ceramic coating application I probably would, but for a sealant or wax it is not worth the added cost.
Any sort of iron remover will work just fine. Never used Iron X, I've used the Nanoskin product for less cost, just as good. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016K0902C/ My wife's car is white, and it will help remove those little orange flecks embedded in the paint that claying will not always remove.
You don't necessarily have to put wax on top of sealant, sealant by itself is just fine, unless you are looking to make your paint have a little more "pop" to it. On a white car it probably makes no difference, I just choose a synthetic sealant for longevity over a carnauba wax.
For an area with fresh touch-up paint, I'd wait 30 days before applying something on top. Give's it a chance to properly cure, a lot of automotive paints will fully harden in a few hours, but to be fully "cured" wait 30 days. Just do the whole car with sealant and skip that section just to be safe.
And to your follow-up question, yes APC means all purpose cleaner (another popular acronym you will here is IPA that is Isopropyl Alcohol, or ONR is Optimum No Rinse).
For APC, it depends on what I am cleaning. For the interior if it is in well-kept condition and just needs a wipe down, I turn to ONR diluted 64:1 in a spray bottle (again, I use this on interior plastics, vinyl, clay bar lube, drying aid, you name it. You should buy some because it's so versatile).
For really bad interiors you can use APC diluted to a weak concentration depending on what product you go with. I have several kinds that I use for varying levels of aggressiveness that I am going after.
Interior plastics, sensitive areas, etc I like Simple Green 10:1. (10 parts water, 1 part solution). Some people don't like the smell of Simple Green, so I recently switched to LA's Totally Awesome APC from Dollar Store at $1 per quart it's cheap and effective, I dilute this 10:1 or 5:1 for interior. Spray directly on the microfiber, not on the surface, this prevents over-spray onto areas you don't want it like instrument clusters or windows.
For exterior APC use like wheels, rims, wheel wells, engine bays, I step it up to SuperClean. Costs about $8 a gallon at Walmart. I can dilute this 4:1 and still get great results on cleaning rims and tires. It's strong stuff, but works great!
As for interior dash protection, I have a bottle of 303 Aerospace Protectant. A little goes a long way. It doesn't leave anything greasy or shiny, just a nice even matte finish on black plastics, just enough to clean it up and make it even looking.
Sorry for the wall of text again :)
I use this wheel cleaner
Adam's Deep Wheel Cleaner 16oz - Tough on Brake Dust, Gentle On Wheels - Changes Color As It Works https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BPGGSCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0I8hDb0VR153A
With this brush
Chemical Guys ACC_G08 Short... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N8RHDPW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
And this woolie
Adam's Wheel Woolie - Wool Fibers... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008I58BAA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Mine aren’t coated yet but this stuff works great.
Check out r/detailing for some good tips on cleaners. For wheels, I use Griot's Heavy-Duty Wheel Cleaner as a spray cleaner, plus a few special brushes and sponges to wash after the spray with the Meguiar's Deep Crystal Car Wash Soap
Wait, wait, wait, I've got our girl Darcey covered. She's used to painting red on the bottoms.
https://www.amazon.com/Tire-Ink-Permanent-Waterproof-Available/dp/B01MSJ0XZX
I got excellent results using this product on my old RC390. Spray wheels with water, spray with cleaner, agitate with a soft brush, rinse clean.
You owe it to yourself to try a bottle of a good wheel cleaner. Besides saving a ton of time and frustration, wheel cleaners dissolve brake dust so it can be harmlessly cleaned off instead of scrubbing it against the wheel paint for a while.
Try one of these (in order of price). Griot's and Meguiar's can be found in most auto parts stores:
-Trackside Front/Rear stands for easy cleaning
I clean and lube the chain about every 500 miles.
Never pressure wash your electrical components (I just don’t pressure wash at all). Other than that, just changing the oil per the schedule and making sure everything runs fine.
Gyeon Q2 rim. 3 coats. This is after about 6 months and the coating is still holding up. https://www.amazon.com/Gyeon-Rim-Sealant-30-ml/dp/B01CESR2X8/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=q2+ceramic+coating&qid=1566661624&s=gateway&sprefix=q2+cer&sr=8-6
http://www.amazon.com/Eagle-One-665854-Wheel-Cleaner/dp/B0030Q259U
These are cheaper than most floor mats and they work well. Could also be useful in muddy condition too. I've never had to use them for my own vehicle but I've helped a few people get unstuck with them.
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Maybe try one of the gels, rather than a spray?
I use armor all gel with an applicator pad, and that method avoids any overspray or buildup in certain areas.
Worth a shot, anyway.
Or what might work is just applying the tireshine to the towel, first, then rubbing it on so you have precise control over where it goes.
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Tbh its easier to buy gloves, go to costco, this one isn't branded as eco friendly but it works well and isn't guna iritate your skin,(plus it smells good):https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Y9A0OK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If it's already clean and you're just applying protections I'd go foam/sponge. I cut this into thirds so it's thin and easy to manage and it works great.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010CCFNYI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I don't remember where I found it, but there was something I read awhile back that Armor All actually causes your tires to end up in a worse condition putting this stuff on than if you would have done nothing at all. Basically the stuff they put in it is just like the stuff that they use for their interior spray which creates a greenhouse type effect (Lets heat/energy in but not out) and will brittle/dry out anything you use it on very quickly.
It was actually so bad that it started melting my ex's dash. I can't imagine (If this is still the case and I imagine it still is) that it's very good for your tires as that would make them more slick and cause them to deteriorate quicker than normal.
If i could recommend an alternative, Opti-bond Tire Gel and PoorBoys Tire Dressing Gel are great products that will do nothing of the aforementioned. But this is all just opinion/recommendation based on what i've read and witnessed
I use this:
https://www.amazon.com/Dressing-Protectant-Attracting-Conditioner-Automotive/dp/B003VSATBI
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BDOCWMQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yoSfAb8X9KXAP
About $0.40 an ounce. Still not really cheap
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FN58U4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_RtSfAb9VGTVJ7
Griots is a bit cheaper at $0.35 an ounce. The cheapest option I believe.
I have heard of people diluting it themselves but I haven't texted the effectiveness of this.
This product in a garden sprayer.
I've used that same spray wax on my rims, better shine but less protection than the silica sealant, though obviously they both have their merits.
For a cheaper option (for cars you detail on a regular basis) Armor All brake dust repellent is also shockingly good. Makes it easier on your next cleaning and customers always seem to notice/appreciate that their rims look clean for longer. I'll even put it on certain aesthetic parts of the engine bay and it does a great job.
This stuff
https://www.amazon.com/Armor-All-Extreme-Shine-ounces/dp/B000FOJSHW
How did the gap become so large? I'm over in Portland, so I only get around to doing a full detail 2-3 times a year. It's generally a 48 hour process for the exterior if I do it solo and don't rush through it. I can keep the detail healthy between washes + product application. Honestly, just use Meguiar's "Last Touch" spray after every wash and it will make your detail last for months. Most other "detailing sprays" are total gimmicks and won't last, and that includes other Meguiar's detail spray products.
I'm telling you, I last detailed in November and didn't wash my car for almost 4 months. It was filthy, but after washing, drying, and applying, it looked like I had just detailed it. Another 2 months went by before I washed again (this last weekend) and the wax/polish I applied all the way back in November is still alive. I loooove this product. I was going through so many cans I went ahead and bought the industrial size jug. For wheels, use this, but not this. I used that crap for awhile before realizing this product causes specks or drops of clear coat on the side skirt panels to drip off into these white stains. It's permanent, and it took me forever to figure out where that shit was coming from. Luckily I caught it early and switched products.
Might be cheaper still to buy the whole gallon
What are your guy's favorite cost effective wheel cleaners?
I have chrome 22's on my Trailblazer SS that get dirty way fast and painted wheels on my Subaru Brat so looking for a versatile wheel cleaner that won't break the bank cleaning the wheels each week.
Right now I've been using Sonax Wheel Cleaner Full Effect and while it is great stuff the $60-70 for 170oz is a bit pricey.
For about half the cost Meguiar's D14001 Wheel Brightener looks interesting https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-D14001-Wheel-Brightener-Gallon/dp/B0006SH4LY
Or something like this
I wanted to try coating my daily driver before fall and winter set in, and to see how good it looks and performs on its own.
Steps taken:
>Wash car with pressure washer, using Griot's car wash. Using IPA as a drying aid, dried car. Clayed car using AutoCare 6" clay pad (knockoff nanoskin). Applied Nanoskin Iron Free to all surfaces except glass and let dwell and pressure washed off. Used TRC towels for everything.
>Touched up a couple of paint chips with Dr. Color Chip after these steps.
>Spot compound using Lake Country MF 3" cutting pad and Menzerna FG400. Polished using Lake Country MF 3" polishing pad and Menzerna SFP3800. Applied Optimum Paint Prep to strip old wax/sealant and polish.
>Using a Lake Country MF 5" cutting pad, applied CarPro Essence to entire car. Let set overnight for max curing and no need for a second wipedown.
>Applied Gtechniq CSQ, Opti-Bond diluted tire dressing, AngelWax Bilberry Wheel Wax.
Total Time: 8 hours
I didn't take a ton of pics of the finer scratches or swirls, but the paint was in pretty good shape overall before, very light marring from washes and clay. They were easily taken care of with Essence since it hides some of them and removes others. I also don't have after pics of water on the car due to cure time. It is supposed to rain in a few days and I want to give the car the max time I can for it to cure properly.
Links above are where I bought the products, except for GG car soap, which is OOS at DI.
Overall, a long process that should produce lasting results. I plan to top with Geyon Wetcoat since it is cheaper and easier to use than EXO (although they aren't the same thing at all).
Been out of the detailing game for a year, but I trust the people at autopia forums.
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I bought their foam block (Adam's VRT Super Block Tire Dressing Applicator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010CCFNYI/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_STp6wbCM17YGS) and it works just fine for me.
The handle on the applicator is definitely attractive, but not crucial.
https://www.amazon.com/Westleys-800002224-Blech-Wite%C2%AE-Tire-Cleaner/dp/B006WDSS4E
This shit has been around since the 90s, it's how I cleaned the white letter challengers on my Celica. Spray it on, let it sit a minute, then wipe with an old rag or brush. Rinse the tire off with a hose or a bucket. That's it.
Nice and shinny bro!
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Check this out I use it on my tires it works through inclement weather and washes.
Tire Shine
Is this what you’re talking about? https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B016X2DJMO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1Oy3Cb25VC2M6
If you're looking for Amazon, [Optimum Ferrex](Optimum (21977) FerreX - 17 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016X2DJMO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mQ03Cb2TYS8GC) is available. It's a great product and paint safe, but just a but pricier. The advantage is that you can use it as clay lube too for heavy iron contamination on cars.
If you're getting the Mother's clay kit, I would still recommend using clay dilution ONR instead of their quick detailer. Much better results and safer.
This helps (a little): Armor All Outlast Brake Dust Repellant Aerosol (11 ounces) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LWQ1GAC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Tni4CbDYHRSA6