Avoid THIS To Keep Your Tires From Turning Brown. The Proper Way To Clean And Dress Tires!

[@OrganicStuff1]

I personally think this is one of the best detailing channels

[@OutofSpecDetailing]

Hey thanks! Trying to get good videos out for you guys!

[@flyboy61b]

Totally agree.

[@oileaterbrand]

agreed!

[@owensamuels-h1r]

I love the costco towels as well. Agree they are cheap, but not free---- I wash them separately, they clean up well and then ONLY use them for tires/wheels. And then discard after several washes. I find they are super tough and last for a while. Just my thoughts. Love your channel and all the instruction. Re tire shine, I love PERL , but have come to also love DARKSIDE-CarPro

[@vinnycar6075]

I thought I knew how to clean tires, but I don't. Thank You Colton

[@FineDetailingAZ]

Adam’s is a great. Koch Chemie AWH is the best on the market in my opinion. Immediate browning and just eats the dirt and saves a ton of time. Nice video.

[@OutofSpecDetailing]

I’ll give Koch Chemie a try. I’ve been impressed with every product I’ve tried from them. Appreciate the recommendation!

[@FineDetailingAZ]

@@OutofSpecDetailing Of course! I think you'll be blown away. kzbin.infoRqmImfaawtw

[@triplexinaz]

Where in AZ are you located? I need some work done on my truck.

[@TheKs-b9s]

Tried the towel method this weekend on the Cybertruck tires and it did a great job cleaning all the brown junk off!! Thanks for sharing!

[@OutofSpecDetailing]

Awesome!

[@josephonofrio7243]

The towel method is especially good in the winter when doing rinseless washes whether inside a garage or outside.

[@CM-lf9gk]

Great video and advice thank you, I found the video especially informative having seen this exact same problem occur a couple of years ago after purchasing a new Lexus NX. The very first trip of 1000kms on a very hot Australian summer day turned the tires the exact same brown colour as your Kia. Being run flat Dunlops and believing that the tires were defective called the dealership. The service manager explained brown tire blooming is very common on new tires fitted to many modern vehicles. Being more pronounced due to higher levels of lubricant chemicals used to help sidewall deterioration in the event of a puncture. The brown residue was an organic compound or “antiozonant”, anti cracking agent which leaves a sticky brown residue on the surface. Being organic it oxidised left residue on the side walls as it came into contact with the outside air. They offered free cleaning of the tires and rest of the car for the first few months and assured me it would settle down. After a few thousand kms had passed they were 100% right, no more blooming. Lexus service deserves a heads up for not only looking after but explaining why in detail reassuring a customer with little car knowledge of tire technology.

[@DouglasJMark]

Tire cleaning 101 to 1001! Thanks Coleton 🙏

[@casmithc2]

Thanks for the tips! I sometimes use lacquer thinner on difficult tires when nothing else works.

[@TheCapableDriver-f3b]

I really like the dry cleaning tip! I am going to try that method on my tires. For tire shine, try using CarPro ReLoad instead of a dedicated tire shine. The old formula of ReLoad was better, but the new formula still works if you properly clean the tire first. It lasts longer than other methods for people like me who don't like to apply tire shine regularly.

[@terryhicks694]

Awesome video. I have a 2x4 that I cut four 12" sections of, and put the car up on them so that I can get the whole tire at once without having to roll it forward to clean the bottom, then again to properly dress them.

[@stevewasilow5556]

Nice demo. Do you dilute the Adams tire and rubber?? Those are the brownest tires I’ve ever seen, omg. I learned a lot , thanks for sharing

[@magnesium_subsoil_94]

This method actually worked. I did one wash with a brush and power washer to try to get out the bulk of the residue, then 1-2 re-applications of cleanser followed by towel dry. It left it with a clean enough surface that the dressing could adhere well without splattering and last more than 4 days

[@DontEatCream]

Very insightful video. I like to DIY clean my own car on the weekends, and I used the wet method as you described. I thought that was the only way to do it but sometimes I would literally devote an entire afternoon to the wheel/tires due to how long it took to get all 4 tires clean. Will definitely try the dry method next time

[@matsudakodo]

Used to use Adam's VRT, had brown tires all the time. Nowadays I use Hybrid Solutions Hybrid Acrylic and my tires stay black. I clean them with Dawn, works great. If I need more, Super Clean is a bit stronger. Have yet to be convinced to spend on specialized tire cleaners. Great tip on the towel though. I've never done that before, but maybe I could sacrifice some of my Walmart 75-roll microfibers for the final wipe.

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

I like the Dura-Coating tire cleaner and does it fast too

[@davidnuxoll7074]

You can use Adam’s Graphene VRT to the same dilution ratios as Perl. The Graphene does repel water. I also have nobby AT tires so it also makes application easier.

[@jezza6575]

My favorite tire protection is Jescar tire and trim protection. Makes the tire look exactly like a brand new tire without shine and beads water nicely and lasts over a month.

[@franticRX7]

Hands down 💯 % CARPRO RETIRE is the best of the best to get a tire 💯 % black.

[@rodman50]

I use Turtle Wax Wheel & Tire cleaner. I just tried the Dawn Powerwash. While it did okay, it didn't remove nearly as much oxidation from the tires that the TW did remove. I think I'll stick with Turtle Wax.

[@R3dL1ght5]

Thanks for the info on cleaning. I was wondering for the dressing currently using Car guys and another KZbinr project farm. Just did a test of tire shines with car guys being the value winner.

[@owensamuels-h1r]

Agree with Williambell----- Shine Supply Wise Guys is the absolute Best Tire cleaner for caked on grime and gooped on tire shine. But careful on ceramic coated wheels. Can also use - Cool Guys from Shine Supply which is not quite as potent, but safe for coated wheels and also super effective. Lastly, a plug for BILT HAMBER Auto-Wheel. Harder to get (Carzilla in Canada). The BEST Wheel Cleaner I've ever used---- only need it a few times a year in between regular maintenance. ---- Owen (DIYer, but doc by day and car enthusiast)

[@adotopp1865]

Yes my tyres on my new ex dem Mazda2 hybrid were brown. So I took the soft99 wheel care kit that was on offer. It worked great and 2-3 month later they're still not brown.

[@davidnuxoll7074]

I run Kumho AT tires. In my experience Kumho tires seem to have a lot of mold inhibitors and not as much black pigment to help reduce the browning. On average I wash my truck weekly or sometimes twice a week and most of the time it’s cleaning the tires. To keep from stripping rue color I have to use more physical cleaning versus chemical. For the Kumho Road Vebtuee AT 52s I’m still trying to find the best tire dressing. Currently slightly watered down Graphene VRT (easier application) seems to be working best to keep browning down

[@flyboy61b]

It would be interesting to see your take on Meguiar's D 14301 Non-acid Wheel and Tire Cleaner. I just used it, with your towel method, and the tires came out great. $24.19 a gallon on Amazon. It also makes you cough...so it could have the same active ingredients as the one you used. I've got lots of great tips and techniques from your channel. Alwasy spot on. Thanks!!

[@magicwaffl3z]

Amazing video, I've been doing it wrong this whole time

[@jezza6575]

DIY Detail all purpose cleaner works great on tires!

[@sunshinecycling]

Not a fan of intentionally buying single use anything. But I appreciate the detail in the analysis.

[@OutofSpecDetailing]

So you want a single product to clean everything on your car? Seems illogical

[@sunshinecycling]

@@OutofSpecDetailing not talking about single purpose cleaning agents…although I try to find multiple purposes if possible. I’m talking about single use…as in one use of a microfiber towel and throwing it away. Buy a bunch and wash them in their own load to avoid cross contamination.

[@williambell7712]

Shine Supply Wise Guy is the strongest tire cleaner i have seen. Its also very economical when purchasing by the gallon. Highly concentrated. For a "dry" method, Shaeffers 666 or Stoners Xenit make quick work on the worst of tires. Both are strong citrus degreasers.

[@ronayotte3571]

Stoner's Tar and Sap Remover also does wonders for cleaning "brown" tires.

[@williambell7712]

@@ronayotte3571 Thanks, i need to get that one also. Stoners products are reasonably priced. Unlike Citrol 666 which is expensive .

[@noblemav]

Mate a pretty good job on those tires 🛞….. I definitely learnt something today, you explained the aspects of the reason why tires aren’t cleaned properly. Good job 👍

[@golfboy83]

Just wanted to point out that on the first tire you were washing and jet seeing brown foam when scrubbing, you never rinsed off the brush. It's full of the dirty cleaner you just scrubbed off and you're reintroducing the oils back onto the tire. I've always used Wesley's or Black Magic Bleach-White white wall cleaner. It works great on white walls, white raised letters, and regular black wall tires. And I like to clean all my tires, then roll the car back a foot or two so the bottom section that is too close to the ground and my brush can't reach is now easily accessible.

[@OutofSpecDetailing]

Brush goes into a bucket.. It gets rinsed off

[@Special.Purpose.Weapon]

As a professional detailer myself, I'll say that I run into this a LOT on cars when my customers use Armor All or Black Magic tire shine at home. I prefer a water based tire shine, you don't get the browning problem if the tire is cleaned and preped properly and a water based shine is used.

[@dgurevich1]

I use meguiars silicone based shine. But I use very little and spread it evenly instead of caking it on. I also tend to properly clean the rubber using, again, meguiars all wheel cleaner and a brush. The brown I get is from blooming.

[@Samuelfish2k]

Armor All Tire Gel is actually water based.

[@daarionaharis3675]

What water-based tire shine are you using?

[@Special.Purpose.Weapon]

@@Samuelfish2k yes it is , but the regular Armor All is silicone based

[@Special.Purpose.Weapon]

@daarionaharis3675 I like P&S. Works great. If you just want to run to Wal Mart and grab one, suds.lab Tire and Trim works great also.

[@JohnCap523]

How did you black out the wheels? And, my Crugens are weird. I can’t get them clean and they don’t hold tire black. I’ve tried 4 rubber cleaners and cannot get them to stop leaching whatever they’re leaching.

[@TheKnutselaar]

I just put some carpro reload on with a rag, both rim and tire. Its also great for plastics

[@emmexfyv]

I like clean and shiny tires myself but have really not run into the browning here in the midwest, luckily. And among my vehicles I have some very old and also very new tires. I gotta say if you went around the car and sprayed each tire THAT many times with the tire cleaner, you'd go through a massive amount! Spray, spray, spray...........spray again. How much does a bottle cost?

[@stevewasilow5556]

I’m going to try the Pearl, I was using the chemical guys VRP straight for the past year and it was fine but I want to try your advice as I haven’t tried everything. Did you ever use VRP for interior?? Thanks from a newbie

[@alanf5351]

Carpro Retyre will remove that brown with one application. And although not listed on instructions, I’ve tried it diluted 1:1 with same results as undiluted.

[@OutofSpecDetailing]

If you watch the video, one pass with Gyeon Tire cleaner removed all the brown using my “dry” method. Yet it still was pulling stuff off the surface off the tire wipe after wipe. That was the whole intention of this video, just because it looks clean, doesn’t mean it’s perfectly clean.

[@alanf5351]

@@OutofSpecDetailing ah. Thanks for that explanation. Like you said you are very particular with your detailing like me! Keep up the good work. I subscribed!

[@beebop4333]

QUESTION..ive never had this issue. Can you tell us and list what tire shines are the wrong kind?

[@tonypiver9695]

P&S "Undressed" is also a really good option for stripping off those cheap tire dressings.

[@yanniobkirk5744]

This was below average for me. I'm going to give the gallon away.

[@pdeblois1880]

Clean the tire until there is no more residue. This is like priming before painting. You now have a surface that will not repel what you apply to it. All I use is the cheapest hair spray you can buy $3 a can at the dollar store. Apply in a garage or windless day. Cover the rim or try not to get any on it or your paint while spraying. Let it dry well and you’ll have a waterproof coating that lasts weeks. Does not fling onto the paint from the tire and you can overcoat it with traditional tire shine if you like. My go to tire spray is CHEMICAL GUYS TIRE KICKER EXTRA SHINE…..this and the hair spray work great together. If you get a smudge just go over it with the tire shine like you are polishing it. Takes no time.

[@JimBoomer]

I also love Adams Graphene tire shine. Seems to be pretty similar to Perl.

[@stealthg35infiniti94]

In your opinion, What is the best Tire Protectant that resists UV Rays and slows Tire Cracking in Hot Climates? Here in Florida your tires will start Cracking way before the tread shows wear to replace.

[@tomconrad1311]

Any suggestions on removing the colored dots on new tires?

[@briansim3942]

Yep, a dab of brake cleaner on an old rag gets them right off. Always the first thing I do on new cars/tires before cleaning the rest of the tire 👍

[@MauriceNL1]

Oh i always like the dots. Gives that new tire look lmao

[@jf5124]

My Dad cleaned tires/ white walls with Comet... looked good to me. What are these car care chemicals doing to our environment/ water?

[@JohnCap523]

Can you tell me why no matter how much I scrub my tires when I apply dressing and either level it or wipe excess after a while, my cloths pull off basically rubber mud? I don’t get it. The tires are two years old. I’ve used two bottles of Chemical Guys Rubber Cleaner, scrubbed, rubbed, you name it. They look clean but as soon as any brand of dressing hits them they seem to ooze petroleum. The same Kumho tires on your EV6.

[@calamityking1532]

Gotta ask but are you cleaning/rinsing the tire brush after scrubbing? Cause wouldn't all the dirt that was originally transferred from the first passing onto the brush, still transfers onto the second passing causing the browness? Basically its like cleaning off a dirty surface with a rag, and then using that same dirty rag and trying to clean that previously dirty surface more when it was already cleaned.

[@owensteele1645]

I go past my local Mini Car dealership on my way to work and there is always someone putting oil-based dressing onto the tyres of the used cars on their forecourt. They must go through tons of the stuff. Repeated usage has caused the tyres on some of their unmoved used cars to turn a funny yellowy-orange colour.

[@superstring101]

Nice video. Thanks!

[@seashackf1]

You say not to use a strong cleaner like a degreaser, but those aren’t going to pull out all the oils if you use it once or even twice only on this initial clean. Instead of using the tire cleaner 3 or 4 times, use the strong cleaner once then use the tire cleaner for the second clean.

[@jameshetfield5894]

Geez man. Good video

[@tomconrad1311]

Can you provide a link for the foam application pads you use? Thanks!

[@pigeonpoo1823]

On a different note, do those wheels have aero covers? Cos if not, how would you clean the barrels?

[@techups3082]

is it possible to recycle the 'single use' microfiber towels?

[@funev4240]

Great video. Can you give your thoughts on Griot's Garage products?

[@jezza6575]

I only use Griot’s and DIY Detail products…the rest are a waist of money!

[@funev4240]

@@jezza6575 I like Griots as well but I've never seen Coleton talk about their products.

[@OutofSpecDetailing]

Lots of great products out there from all brands. I haven’t been a huge fan of Griot’s in the past, but happy to test some stuff.

[@robcossin4690]

How can that factory OEM color dot still be on the tire?

[@tomconrad1311]

And a link to the tire shine please😀

[@TheLetsboogiedown]

I heard this brown color comes from UV retardant in the rubber itself. Anyone know if there's truth to this?

[@dontblameme6328]

10% SuperClean solution with a dash of Dawn and a brush attachment on a cordless drill. All brown goongone in two minutes per tire. Dress with AeroCosmetics Tire & Rubber Care. Fast, cheap, & most effective.

[@CleanerCars]

Those tires looks like they got a paint sealant sprayed on them instead of tire dressing. I may or may not have done that on accident before...

[@bobbyr8071]

I thought we were done with “NUCULAR” with GW. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@sipock97]

Nice!

[@just4therecord]

I’m still counting the number of times you said “disgusting”….😂

[@OutofSpecDetailing]

That’s disgusting

[@byronargueta1026]

I just spent the last 8 hours cleaning and i am going to tell you this is not worth it now i have only one tire clean and three to go, not doing it nope.

[@SaddyTaz]

Thank you Coleton, been following your videos for quite some time, and every video is nicely educational. Add me as your channel subscriber.

[@urntwrthyZ]

If you properly clean your tires first, Tuff Shine lasts for months.

[@jimalcott760]

Every time he says disgusting.., I have a shot of whiskey…😮

[@OutofSpecDetailing]

That’s a dangerous game.

[@Samuelfish2k]

The problem is the tire cleaner. Aggressive tire cleaners like the one you’re using are made with cheap ingredients that are too aggressive which in turn lead to your tires turning brown. Use a quality tire cleaner like Mckee’s Tire Rejuvenator and you’ll truly see a night & day difference. Mothers Tire Renew is another quality tire cleaner. “Dedicated tire cleaner” means squat. 90% of them are made with the cheapest ingredients.

[@OutofSpecDetailing]

Wouldn’t consider Mothers “quality”

[@Samuelfish2k]

@@OutofSpecDetailing Quality ingredients in their tire cleaner. It’s not always safe to assume that just because Gyeon is supposedly a quality brand that all of their products are going to be the highest quality. Every brand has their hit & misses. I’m not a big fan of Mothers, but they make a damn good tire cleaner. So good that they recommend it can even be used waterless. How many tire cleaners have you seen that say you can use it waterless on the label?

[@yanniobkirk5744]

​@@Samuelfish2kwhat ingredients are they using that makes them quality compared to these other tire cleaners. We need more information if you are going to make this claim.

[@Samuelfish2k]

@@yanniobkirk5744 Go watch Mckee’s video on the product, they explain it. I don’t claim to be a genius, but I have used the products and can confirm that what they say is true. As far as the Mothers, it performs nearly identical as the Mckee’s which is why it deserves mention.

[@Samuelfish2k]

@@yanniobkirk5744 This is copy/pasted straight from mckees product description: “STOP CLEANING YOUR TIRES WITH CAUSTIC ALL PURPOSE CLEANERS! These high-octane, inexpensive cleaners actually do more harm than good. The issue with most all purpose cleaners is that they're formulated to meet a certain price point, and in order to achieve that inexpensive price point, caustic ingredients are often found in these products. These caustic detergents are harmful to you AND your tires! You see, tires contain antiozonants, rubber conditioners, and UV absorbers that help keep the tire flexible. The wrong cleaner will actually cause the antiozonants, rubber conditioners, and UV absorbers to leach out of the tire, resulting in browning, discoloration and cracking of the tire. McKee's 37 Tire & Rubber Rejuvenator is non-caustic, non-acidic, and it will not harm your tires! It's common knowledge among professional detailers and car care enthusiasts that a tire gel or tire shine spray will last considerably longer if the tire is properly cleaned first. By completely removing previously applied dressings and protectants, you have a clean base for the new tire shine to adhere to. This greatly extends the durability and increases the look of your tire shine of choice. McKee's 37 Tire & Rubber Rejuvenator is safe for use on all tires. We recommend spraying the wheel with water first, just to ensure any unwanted overspray is easy to remove. McKee's 37 Tire & Rubber Rejuvenator is the first step in prepping your tires for application of McKee's 37 Ceramic Tire Coating, an acrylic-based resin that forms a flexible, chemical-resistant coating on your tires. If you plan on coating your tires with McKee's 37 Ceramic Tire Coating, you MUST use McKee's 37 Tire & Rubber Rejuvenator first, or else the coating will not properly adhere”.

[@johng753]

Wise Guy or Adams Tire and Rubber Cleaner will clean tires much better than Gyeon Tire Cleaner.

[@pascaljoanne]

Ok a little too much repetitive info on why the tire is brown

[@mujjuman]

could have been a 15 minn video

[@karlhulme8014]

I’m amazed that you bought an EV and your biggest problem is dirty tyres.

[@OutofSpecDetailing]

I own 4 of them 😎

[@emmexfyv]

What does that mean? We have an e-tron and dang if it's not the sweetest thing we own out of 10 vehicles. By far sweeter to drive than my ZO6, of course in a very different way.

[@gregflowerday6807]

you like kia ev, that's two strikes against you you'll regret both

[@justindozone2160]

Way too much time and effort for mediocre results! Pressure wash tires and wheels with NO chemical cleaners followed by barrel blade wheel brush with diluted car wash. Mini blower or compressed air to remove excess water followed by No Touch tire shine followed by soak time followed by low pressure clean water rinse (to remove No-Touch from wheels) followed by blow off followed by microfiber dry of the wheels. Done and perfect results

[@adotopp1865]

To be honest though, it's sad. This is only a first world problem and I've done it myself.

[@RichardMeehan-l1x]

I am sick of videos that don’t get to the point. All kinds of banter filling time without much information. This is really simple. Use tire cleaner. Clean tires until brown gunk comes off. Put tire dressing on. All the rest of the adjectival banter is useless. Get to the point. 10 minutes of info PACKED into 31 minutes. Very annoying!

[@OutofSpecDetailing]

Complaining about the length of free content 🤔

[@electricfamily4888]

Overkill

[@OutofSpecDetailing]

Nah

[@ThreeDogsTwoCatsAndAWife]

I agree…. Great work, but life is too short. Keep em clean with simple green from the get go, and use aerospace 303. Light shine, doesn’t gunk. Live life.

[@thebronzetoo]

Disgusting!!

[@johnadair6108]

Isn't a lot of that brake dust?

[@beeslandscaping]

Great video thanks 😊