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Tire and Wheel Cleaner recommendations?

BadTrainDriver

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Looking at your photo's I see the same running boards/ foot rests that are on my 4Runner. Do you like them? I'm 6' and they are useless on my vehicle. Tires look great.
I removed and sold the stock Trailhunter rock rails and replaced them with the Predator steps 100% for my wife, who is only 5ft tall, so she can have a step to get in. I may replace them down the road with something else, as I'm not a huge fan of them. I don't use them at all to get in or out of the vehicle. I'm also 6ft tall.
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Did you order the ready made spray bottle, or the gallon? Understand, the ready made spray bottle is 1:1 with water, where the gallon is concentrated, and you can mix your own strength. Just an FYI, in case you weren't aware.
Just ordered some as well. Thanks for the recommendation! Also picked up their ceramic spray sealant to try out too.
 

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I washed my 4Runner yesterday, this was the third time using Armour Detail Supply tire cleaner. First round was full strength, second and third round was cut 1:1 with water. Honestly, the think next time I'll mix a little 2:1 water to cleaner to see how it does. Pictures show how natural black they are, but what they don't show is that they're literally squeaky clean, and it leaves zero dirty or crud on your finger when you rub the tire. This stuff is legit.

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How do you apply this and/or clean your tires? A brush or tool? I'm obsessive about mine and wheels/tires/lift go on this week so I came on looking specifically for this advice. Thank you!
 

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How do you apply this and/or clean your tires? A brush or tool? I'm obsessive about mine and wheels/tires/lift go on this week so I came on looking specifically for this advice. Thank you!
Good question! Specifically related to tires, I don't care what anyone else says, clean them first, and apply the cleaner to a DRY tire! Apply tire cleaner to a cool and DRY tire. With the above listed Armour Detail Supply, I recommend cleaning your tires using the product full strength FOR THE FIRST TIME, which is only available in the gallon concentrated amount. After initial cleaning, feel free to dilute 1:1 with water. Spray the tire dry, one at a time, let the product dwell for about 30 seconds, scrub with the brush then spray off the tire, wheel, and wheel well area. I use a Detail Factory ProGrip XL Tire brush, and a Detail Factory ProGrip Wheel Face brush for the face of the wheels and the wheel well area. I also use a Speed Master barrell brush, and a Esoteric Detail sponge cut in half to clean the nooks and crannies of the wheel that a brush doesn't clean very well.

ProGrip XL Tire Brush – Detail Factory Retail
ProGrip Wheel Face Brush – Detail Factory Retail
Amazon.com: Speed Master Wheel Brush | Memory Foam Bristles | Safe on All Wheel Types | Clean Your Wheels with Ease! : Automotive
ESOTERIC Elite Car Wash Sponge | Ultra-Soft Safe Wash Sponge – Esoteric Car Care

And if you're looking for a great all-purpose cleaner that's highly dilutable, safe for wheels, wheel well, rubber floor mats, and engine cleaning, my top choice right now is Koch-Chemie Green Star. Do not use this full strength! I dilute it 10:1, water to product, and it is fantastic!

Koch-Chemie - Green Star | The Rag Company

Anything else you'd like to know, ask away!

PS: Do your own shopping around for these products, as the listed places may not be the least expensive place to buy them.
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