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[Big Pimp]

I wouldn’t use anything other than a dedicated soft top cleaner, all the major detailing companies have a dedicated cleaner in their range.

It’s very easy to damage the roof, you need to use a soft brush as well and clean it in parallel strokes following the direction of the fabric.

CitraClean has been formulated to safely clean fabric especially like a soft top roof

A lot of the major detailing companies sell more products than is strictly necessary

I offer a smaller but more diverse range as I’d rather prove that you don’t need 101 different products

 

[Chris100]

CitraClean has been formulated to safely clean fabric especially like a soft top roof

A lot of the major detailing companies sell more products than is strictly necessary

I offer a smaller but more diverse range as I’d rather prove that you don’t need 101 different products

If that’s the case great, but not all multi purpose or APCs will be the same.

 

[davyk31]

The tyres on one of my cars have turned really brown after a run yesterday for whatever reason. Did rinse it down when I came home, sprayed the tyres with Cleanse as I normally do and also sprayed with Gyeon tyre cleaner but neither seem to have done a lot. As it wasn’t a full wash I didn’t agitate or brush the tyres which I will do when I wash but did give them a good power wash! wondered which A Kem product is best to use? My Cleanse I normally I use mixed about 3 to 1 but if Cleanse is the best maybe I try it neat?

 

[Boydie]

You did right with cleanse but agitating them would have been better - i would normally wipe the tyre with tar/glue remover too once the tyre is dry to get off residual dirt and old gel, usually brings them back to how you bought them

 

[davyk31]

Haven’t ever tried tar remover on the tyre, sounds a plan too.

 

[DaddyCC]

I just use Cleanse neat on tyres and the brown runs off it like it just ate a hot vindaloo!

 

[PaulYDP]

I always use Cleanse neat, it works so much better and it's not like it's an expensive product. Get some neat Cleanse on there and it should make a good difference!

 

[svensktoppen]

Same here, neat Cleanse and that's it. Never needed anything else, not even this time of year.

Basically if Cleanse won't shift it then there's something else going on... The brown this time of year is usually just dirt and grime and should come off just fine.

 

[SPIKE_]

Totally agree with the comments on Cleanse, does its job so well. Really is a great wheel/tyre cleaner. By far the best I have used to date.

 

[Big Pimp]

Thanks guys.

Yep, cleanse neat on tyres should make the brown run off lovely.

As @Boydie says if for some strange reason it’s not lifting it a spray down and scrub with Tarminator (or any other tar and glue) should get rid of anything else

 

[Mont]

I'm looking to do a wee order soon and was hoping to add the 5 litres of Soft Wash. Any idea when it might come back in?

 

[Big Pimp]

I'm looking to do a wee order soon and was hoping to add the 5 litres of Soft Wash. Any idea when it might come back in?

Next week mate. If you can hold fire until then please mate

 

[Mont]

Will do. Thanks

 

[Marc C]

Another plus for cleanse, perfect for lazy feckers like me who can’t be bothered scrubbing wheels

 

[da.murf]

@Big Pimp did that amazing black trim product ever make it to the shelves?

Was incredible

 

[Lyons]

I thought you were meant to avoid getting Cleanse on the tyres?! I’m always careful just to spray the wheels!

 

[svensktoppen]

Nooo, it's the whole point of it

Wheels, anything rubber (try it on mats!), exhaust tips, wheel archers, underneath. Just magic.

You can use it on the whole car as well when it's really bad in winter. Or mix Lazer into Articulate. Obviously will strip waxes if that's what you use, but fine on my coated cars. Everything literally just runs off.

 

[crx]

@Big Pimp, do you do anything else for exterior blacks, I bought trim for the daughters c1 but it washes off very quick in the rain maybe it's intended for interior more.

 

[Turks]

@Big Pimp, do you do anything else for exterior blacks, I bought trim for the daughters c1 but it washes off very quick in the rain maybe it's intended for interior more.

Trim x is more for outside, I’m assuming that isn’t what you used.

 

[crx]

Trim x is more for outside, I’m assuming that isn’t what you used.

Was just trim I used, I'll have a look at trim x.

Thanks

 

[Gareth]

Trim and Trim X are very different products. For exterior trim then it's Trim X you want.

 

[svensktoppen]

Trim is similar to 99% of all trim products. Great for a quick spruce-up inside and out and works on any hard surface, "soft touch" plastics, rubber, pretty much anything. It's really good as a cleaner inside too, or shining up the engine bay (degrease first), etc. Like all of these types of products they do wash off after a couple of weeks, less at this time of year.

Trim-X is like G-Technic C4. Completely different product, specifically designed for bringing back old faded hard plastics. There is a knack for using them but they really do last a year or so when applied properly, and with the right prep.

 

[crx]

Yeah trim x is what I need going by the above photos!

 

[da.murf]

I’ve asked previous to this, not sure trim x is available

I used up my test bottle and it’s incredible

 

[Turks]

I’ve asked previous to this, not sure trim x is available

I used up my test bottle and it’s incredible

I’m nearly sure it’s available on request just not advertised on the site.