Well I ran out of the armorall foam that I've been using to put on my tires, so I went ahead and tried some of the gel. :-( I let it sit for probably about 30-40 minutes before I got on the road again. Later last night one of the guys asked me what I put on my tires b/c they were really glossy. When i told him I used the gel, he made a pretty disturbing face, walked to my car, and called me over. The tires threw the gel all over my damn car lol. I used some highfoam carwash and a sponge/rag and washed the car today. Sadly..... the spots are still there. Anyone have any ideas on how to get them off?

 

um...wax?

 

wax maybe even a claybar!

 

Some say, to let it sit then go back and wipe the tires with a microfiber to get all the access tire gel off (no matter how little you used). I did that, and it still didn't work.

I tried all the cleaning products in my garage, and nothing really worked.

What I used, and it might sound crazy, but Armorall window cleaner and some good ol' fashion elbow grease with a micrfiber towel. It was a pain, and I had to rub pretty hard. It sucked, and I have never used the gel again.

 

YIKES! I'll keep this in mind haha (I don't really like the glossy tire look anyway)

 

Some Dawn should remove it.

 

**** has amonia, that should take it off. Dont drink water for a few days....the darker the urine, the better.

 

This is called slinging. It happens, as you saw, when too much product is applied to the tires without being wiped-down. As a very general rule of thumb, the glossier the result, the higher the chance of slinging. FWIW, most folks who are serious about the finish frown on glossy tire dressings, because the look is unnatural. The aim is to make the rubber look new, not to run it into a greasy-feeling, reflective surface.

As already mentioned, clay is a good option for removal. Just make sure that you use enough lube, and that the area is clean.

As for tire dressings, Black Magic Titanium Matte Tire Finish is a terrific product that can be had at Walmart for ~$6. It's a water-based dressing with a natural, matte finish. Like all tire dressings, it is best used by being sprayed on an applicator pad and then applied to the tires. After a few minutes, wipe it down. Too, keep in mind that a dressing looks much better on a clean tires. Here is a product that works extremely well for this, as well as all rubber surfaces like floor mats, etc, but it can't be had OTC. It literally pulls dirt out of the tires in front of one's eyes. Agitating the tires' surface with soap and a tire brush works, too, but not as well. Good luck.

 

I think i'm gonna go ahead and give the clay a try, thanks for all the responses.

 

put some *** on it

 

WTF!!??^^^ WeIrDo

 

I use the gel stuff all the time...I always use some detailing spray and a cloth and it comes right off

 

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To the OP, use a claybar. 'Nuff said.