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Offline v2brett

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removing old tyre shine products
« on: July 04, 2013, 08:36:36 pm »
hi guys do any of you have any tips or help for removing old tyre shine products as i think i have a good build up on my tyres now and when i apply tyre shine it just doesnt seem to shine apply as good as it should.

would a good apc do the job or is there something more specific i can use

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Re: removing old tyre shine products
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2013, 02:36:29 pm »
Just spray with a good all purpose cleaner and agitate with a brush. You will see the suds go dark brown when the dressing is lifting away.

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Re: removing old tyre shine products
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2013, 04:58:20 pm »
I wipe mine down with tardis...
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Re: removing old tyre shine products
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2013, 06:44:58 pm »
+1 on the apc :happy2:
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« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2013, 07:17:39 pm »
As Nath has said. Good APC (I use Bilt Hamber Surfex HD diluted 10:1).  Spray on. Leave a couple of secs and then scrub with a stiff brush.

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Re: removing old tyre shine products
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2013, 08:50:59 pm »
Strong mix of VP bilberry and a brush will do it

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Re: removing old tyre shine products
« Reply #6 on: July 09, 2013, 08:23:54 am »
Just spray with a good all purpose cleaner and agitate with a brush. You will see the suds go dark brown when the dressing is lifting away.
+1. I do this though I use a very stiff bristle brush: clicky

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Re: removing old tyre shine products
« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2013, 08:06:55 pm »
Cheers for all the replys fellas the apc method did the trick and now she looks loads better with tyre shine on now  :happy2:
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