bumpit
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So I'll start by saying I've detailed a lot of cars and do it on the side for extra money. I've got a decent bit of experience and knowledge and wanted to share this since I see a lot of people struggle cleaning up mud tires.
These tires are the stock Rubicon at tires and they're about 4 months old. I've had them our for a bit of rock crawling once on muddy trails and muddy backroads several times.
Today I decided I'd put a tire coating on them and get them cleaned up. I've used this tire coating several times and it will last anywhere from 3 to 6 months on normal vehicles. It doesnt sling or make the tire greasy either. Good prep work is the key to making it last.
To start I clean the wheels with your wheel cleaner of choice today was some chemical guys wheel cleaner I'm trying to finish off.
Next spray the tire with a rubber cleaner and agitate it with a tire brush and simply wash it off. Let the tires fully dry.
Cleaned and ready to be coated
Lastly I use the applicator in the picture to apply the tire coating to the outer sidewall area. 4 to 5 drops on the end of the brush and work it into a small area refresh the product and keep applying until you've covered the tire. 1 coat gives a satin like finish. You can apply a second coat in 30 mins or so for a wetter look.
Here is a pic of the products used
Left to right wheel cleaner, applicator, Mckees37 tire coating, Griots rubber cleaner.
Here is the spare tire that has never had anything but soap and water for reference.
Here is the back tire done and the front tire is cleaned and prepped but not coated.
Here are some pics of the finished product. I plan to update this post to see how it holds up.
These tires are the stock Rubicon at tires and they're about 4 months old. I've had them our for a bit of rock crawling once on muddy trails and muddy backroads several times.
Today I decided I'd put a tire coating on them and get them cleaned up. I've used this tire coating several times and it will last anywhere from 3 to 6 months on normal vehicles. It doesnt sling or make the tire greasy either. Good prep work is the key to making it last.
To start I clean the wheels with your wheel cleaner of choice today was some chemical guys wheel cleaner I'm trying to finish off.
Next spray the tire with a rubber cleaner and agitate it with a tire brush and simply wash it off. Let the tires fully dry.
Cleaned and ready to be coated
Lastly I use the applicator in the picture to apply the tire coating to the outer sidewall area. 4 to 5 drops on the end of the brush and work it into a small area refresh the product and keep applying until you've covered the tire. 1 coat gives a satin like finish. You can apply a second coat in 30 mins or so for a wetter look.
Here is a pic of the products used
Left to right wheel cleaner, applicator, Mckees37 tire coating, Griots rubber cleaner.
Here is the spare tire that has never had anything but soap and water for reference.
Here is the back tire done and the front tire is cleaned and prepped but not coated.
Here are some pics of the finished product. I plan to update this post to see how it holds up.
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