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greentouring
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Post Sat May 16, 2009 12:18 pm

As I live in the country, my tyres always get muddy and remain so around he sidewalls. I have a so-called tyre blackener which is great while wet, but when it dries, leaves them looking dirty and dull looking despite my washing and scrubbing them before hand.................any tips?

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Post Sat May 16, 2009 12:19 pm

'Tyre foam' don't use it though if the car is standing on tarmac.
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Post Sat May 16, 2009 12:25 pm

Nope, I'm on gravel, so should work for me. I'll take a look see if they've got it over here.

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Post Sun May 17, 2009 7:29 pm

E30Mark wrote:'Tyre foam' don't use it though if the car is standing on tarmac.
why is that ? :)
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Post Fri May 29, 2009 1:40 pm

thats just what i ws thinking lol :?
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Post Fri May 29, 2009 2:02 pm

Meguiars Hot shine tyre spray should sort them out, you can get it from Halfrauds :D
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Post Fri May 29, 2009 2:06 pm

Meguiars trye gel is gel is even better. :D
M20B25 actually :)
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Post Fri May 29, 2009 2:09 pm

ive just bought some auto glym tyre shine stuff and its really good

all car stuff in halfrauds os 3 for 2 so got some engine and machine cleaner and some vynal care stuff winkeye
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Post Fri May 29, 2009 4:36 pm

Alex wrote:
E30Mark wrote:'Tyre foam' don't use it though if the car is standing on tarmac.
why is that ? :)
Tyre foam really does stain the tarmac. if you like black patches of tarmac, then this is the product for you!

If you hose it off quickly it doesn't stain the tarmac. My Mrs was well chuffed the first time i stained the driveway :D
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Post Fri May 29, 2009 4:40 pm

My Mrs was well chuffed the first time i stained the driveway
Glad its not just me then :D