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Cleaning Tyre Advice
« on: September 26, 2011, 07:54:57 am »
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?

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Re: Cleaning Tyre Advice
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2011, 10:30:23 am »
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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Re: Cleaning Tyre Advice
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2011, 01:41:09 pm »
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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Re: Cleaning Tyre Advice
« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2011, 01:45:25 pm »
I never gave it a thought of putting bilberry on the walls I'll try that tomorrow if the weather holds

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Re: Cleaning Tyre Advice
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2011, 10:12:10 am »
This is what I bought recently and I have found them to be amazing  :happy2:





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.

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