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Old May 21, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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My tires on my truck are stained and just look bad from I guess mud and dirt and I don't think using the tire shine in the past helped it out. A local detail guy that does tint too told me I should clean them. When I asked how he said they have stuff that will clean them you just have to be very careful not to get any on the wheels. I asked what to use and he told Red Hot or something else I can't remember. I had heard of neither of these and can't find any info on Red Hot. Anyone know what to use or where to get these?

I've tried just car wash soap, tire shine, and a few things like that and nothing seems to do anything. They are really stained badly. All 3 sets of these tires I've had have done this to where they just look bad.
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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Have you tried bleachwhite or simple green?
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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I agree with moparborn. Simple green is what I use and I've used bleachwhite before, both do a good job.
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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the red hot you have to buy from a detail shop. If it's the stuff I know about.
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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What kind of wheels do you have? Are they painted with a clear coat or chrome? Eagle All Wheel and Tire Cleaner is pretty potent stuff but just be sure to apply, let work for 15 secs, scrub, and the rinse.
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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If you have access to a pressure washer with heat, blast the tires with the hot pressureized water, no cleaners needed and they'll look like brand new. I used to use one to clean my car and the tires always looked new.
 
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Old May 27, 2008 | 10:13 AM
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Simple Green Diluted with a horsehead brush.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 12:23 AM
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wire brush and and wesleys bleach white.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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we always keep our vehicles tires cleaned by using soft scrub with a brush... never have to worry about it staining
 
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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If you ever see the product purple power, or hot purple. that stuff is the best. and doesn't hurt your rims inless their polished aluminum. the best way to find it is to go to a detail shop and ask where they buy it.
 
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