Car care question?

[tomshobby]

During the 60's I used to dress my tires after I cleaned them by wiping the tires with a rag that was damp with brake fluid.

I got that tip from a car magazine the name of which escapes me.

The result was a very nice looking set of tires. I do not know if it hurts the tires because they always wore out in short order. What made me think of it was when I was dressing my tires with Armor All today and getting that glossy fake look.

So, has anyone else done this and if you have did it do any harm to the tires?

 

[kennypinkerton]

never heard of it, but You'd want to make sure you got all the fluid off. If a drop or 2 got slung onto the paint, it'll eat holes in it.

Westley's Bleche White works really well too, and leaves the tires with a natural finish.

I usually spray on some meguires tire wet, let it soak in for several minutes, and then wipe them off with a rag... Leaves 'em semi-glossy... I like that.

 

[tomshobby]

Hi Kenny, I did not put it on more than just enough to make the tire change. There was never enough to run or drip under any condition. If you have an old tire or piece of heater hose try it and you will see what I mean. Also, we did not have a lot of car care products then.

 

[jerrybny]

I also use Meguiars tire spray, leaves them looking nice

 

[tomshobby]

Thanks Jerry, I use Meguiars wax and like it. I will try their tire spray.

 

[t8nwa]

Griot's Garage Long-Lasting Tire Dressing. This is new product for them and I like it.

Of course, all of their stuff is pricey but each product does what it claims.

www.griotsgarage.com

 

[Kurtis]

For a natural black, non-shinny look, I use STP foam tire cleaner - the stuff that you're supposed to just spray on and leave. I spray it on, then wipe it off. It leaves the tire looking like clean, black rubber - not shinny plastic.

 

[Keoke]

HI Tom, Yep brake fluid will work and no it will not damage the rubber like some of the current tire dressings.However, since so many good products are available today that practice has fallen by the wayside.---Keoke