WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I prefer homemade, thank you very much! How about some red wine vinegar with that? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boominup Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Interesting! What type of brake fluid do you use, boominup? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_fluid Characteristics of common braking fluids[4][5] Dry boiling point Wet boiling point Viscosity limit Primary constituent DOT 2 190 °C (374 °F) 140 °C (284 °F) ? Castor oil/alcohol DOT 3 205 °C (401 °F) 140 °C (284 °F) 1500 mm2/s Glycol Ether DOT 4 230 °C (446 °F) 155 °C (311 °F) 1800 mm2/s Glycol Ether/Borate Ester LHM+ 249 °C (480 °F) 249 °C (480 °F) 1200 mm2/s [6] Mineral Oil DOT 5 260 °C (500 °F) 180 °C (356 °F) 900 mm2/s Silicone DOT 5.1 260 °C (500 °F) 180 °C (356 °F) 900 mm2/s Glycol Ether/Borate Ester Last I used was DOT4...yesterday! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boominup Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Brake fluid might be harmless to rubber but for humans, not so much. DOT 3 brake fluid safety data sheet. It also damages painted surfaces. I've been using it for 50 years, I think I know a little bit better than to touch the paint with it! And it doesn't touch latex gloves! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtipping Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 This is the best I have got tires since I got the car. Took 20 mins all 4 tires (excluding wash) and I waxed the rims. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpaz61 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 The tire shine product I use is called Tire Shine Plus from CroftgateUSA. It contains zero petroleum solvents, zero silicon, no listed hazardous materials, no VOC's and 100% eco-responsible. Depending on your tastes, you can have it as glossy as you want, or have a matte like finish. Best of all, it does not sling and will not harm the finish or paint on your vehicle. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I also prefer a matte finish on the tires, they look "classier" in the long run. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtipping Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 (edited) I also prefer a matte finish on the tires, they look "classier" in the long run. If you want to go matte with the autoglym you use a microfiber towel instead of a sponge does a nice job no shine just cleaned up .I will do it next time on my car and post it (I go back and forth shiny not shiny.) So to get the matte thing I just don't polish the rims and use gold wash for tire and rims then apply Autoglym Tire shine with a towel . Which results in a dull clean look . There are pros and cons to this look it does compliment the black grey and chrome subtlety of the vehicle and its fast and easy to do but I think I prefer the shiny tires and the clearcoat hand buffed up on the rims. Matte -Paint just washed.(Car Body)Tire shine toweled on scrubbed for matte. Shiny - Black wax (tinted wax)on body paint (paste)quik wax clear on rims.Tire shine applied with sponge. Edited July 30, 2016 by Rtipping 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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