MK5 Golf GTI
General => Detailing => Topic started by: nads1_uk on September 26, 2011, 07:54:57 am
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What's the best way to tackle cleaning the tyres before applying a tyre gel type of dressing? I was going to use some engine degreaser with a brush but this might be completely wrong so any advice would be appreciated?
Cheers
Andy
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I use APC with a soft bristled brush, though Bilberry seems to remove a lot of dirt when cleaning the wheels.
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As above TBH - when using bilberry on the wheels, there's usually some foaming up and when I clean the faces with my brush, I then use it on the tyre wall. Have never used a stuff brush so no idea whether that'd be more effective at taking out dirt.
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I never gave it a thought of putting bilberry on the walls I'll try that tomorrow if the weather holds
Cheers fellas very helpful as always
Andy
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This is what I bought recently and I have found them to be amazing :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dishmatic.com%2Fpress%2Fpack-dishmatic-1.jpg&hash=df443ef08d415d383f848663a094a2d078e4c735)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dishmatic.com%2Fpress%2Fpack-dishmatic-refill-2.jpg&hash=9cd5151b6d4e770afdd60bd785e03bd7f3253520)
I now have 2. One for the Bilberry cleaner and one Also for the Megs Tyre Endurance gel :wink:
These handles come with a Green Heavy Duty sponge and I use these filled with Bilberry. (£1.33 from Sainburys)
I bought a 3pk of No-scratch White refills (softer) for the tyre gel. (£1.58 from Sainsburys)
You get Great control using these, especially using the tyre shire gel. These seriously are great to use and for the price, they are def worth a try.
One tip is, if u find the no-scratch sponge a little too stiff, just use em for washing up for a week. They will soften up well and will transfer the tyre gel alot easier.
:smiley: