After my recent repairs including 2 wheel refurbs, I noticed they had treated the tyres (all of them) with one of those coatings that makes them look new - glossy black.

Since then I find that wheel cleaning is harder, in that there is often an irregular brownish staining that does not respond to the usual quick clean with water.

It comes off okay with a mild solvent-type cleaner like Autoglym intensive tar remover, but the stain isn't tar and I've never needed this before.

Anyone else found this? What do you use (other than things like Wonder Wheels, which I don't normallly need.) Can I get the whole lot off the tyres, apart from just waiting for it to disappear?

It will be diesel fuel!!

Scrub them with washing up liquid

Apply a decent tyre product like Meguiars Endurance

it will be an oil based dressing something i dont reccomend Meguiars is oil based too so avoid.

a neat APC sprayed onto the tires scrubbed and rinsed will help.

it will be an oil based dressing something i dont reccomend Meguiars is oil based too so avoid.

a neat APC sprayed onto the tires scrubbed and rinsed will help.

Have you tried it???

Ive been using Megs Endurance for the last couple of years..Its great stuff

Of course i;ve tried it and the american version which is a natural finish both to greasy and oily. i prefer water based dressing Poorboys natural look or Zaino Z16

After my recent repairs including 2 wheel refurbs, I noticed they had treated the tyres (all of them) with one of those coatings that makes them look new - glossy black.

Since then I find that wheel cleaning is harder, in that there is often an irregular brownish staining that does not respond to the usual quick clean with water.

It comes off okay with a mild solvent-type cleaner like Autoglym intensive tar remover, but the stain isn't tar and I've never needed this before.

Anyone else found this? What do you use (other than things like Wonder Wheels, which I don't normallly need.) Can I get the whole lot off the tyres, apart from just waiting for it to disappear?

Glad you brought this subject up as recently also observe the wheels have a stain in parts.The only thing I have used occasionaly is Tyre foam , no amount of water on them removes it so used Autoglym polish and it went.

Thanks guys. When I first saw it I thought the refurb had gone wrong!

Like I say, I can get the brown stuff off, I just don't want it there in the first place!

Have you tried it???

Ive been using Megs Endurance for the last couple of years..Its great stuff

I have to say, I use the megs endurance, it looks spanking for a couple of days but it makes a real mess of the wheels. I will be investing in some of the less oily type next.

Thanks guys. When I first saw it I thought the refurb had gone wrong!

Like I say, I can get the brown stuff off, I just don't want it there in the first place!

A few miles along a wet road usually takes the worst of it off, even the oil based tyre shines.

It's usually applied with a brush which naturally means some of it gets on the wheels, once you have cleaned it off the wheel it shouldn't reappear unless the tyre is dressed again.

It will be diesel fuel!!

Who in their right mind dresses a tyre with diesel?

Certainly not a reputable wheel refurb company I hope!

megs endurance is really good IMHO ,if you use a tyre applicator pad or any applicator pad, how can you get it all over the wheels, ive been using this for a few years now and never had any trouble.

A few miles along a wet road usually takes the worst of it off, even the oil based tyre shines.

It's usually applied with a brush which naturally means some of it gets on the wheels, once you have cleaned it off the wheel it shouldn't reappear unless the tyre is dressed again.

It definitely isn't oil - or at least not, Jim, as we know it. And once cleaned off it has returned [though less and less amounts] within a day or two. It is stemming from the very edge of the wheel rim so must be coming from the tyre.

Another thought - could it be something used to lube the tyre during removal and replacement?

Another thought - could it be something used to lube the tyre during removal and replacement?

Possibly, but in my experience this is usually white...

Who in their right mind dresses a tyre with diesel?

Certainly not a reputable wheel refurb company I hope!

The local s'hand wash does!!

megs endurance is really good IMHO ,if you use a tyre applicator pad or any applicator pad, how can you get it all over the wheels, ive been using this for a few years now and never had any trouble.

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The local s'hand wash does!!

At £1.39 / litre it must still be cheaper than tyre shine!

I don't see the need to rub, spray, wipe crap out a tin onto tyres there round black and rubber, not painted. using the polish from the bodywork on the wheels helps alot against stains.

I don't see the need to rub, spray, wipe crap out a tin onto tyres there round black and rubber, not painted. using the polish from the bodywork on the wheels helps alot against stains.

Preferences....Many people do see the need.

Personally, Ive never had a problem with megs endurance as I have said already.

IMO a good tyre dressing makes the car looks so much better AND protects the rubber from cracking and staining

BTW..I use a wheel sealer on the Alloys, not a polish..It lasts longer, prevents brake dust cling and make the wheels easier to clean

From the original description, it sounds like too much tyre dressing has been used... of whichever brand or type!

I saw the same when my Dad picked up a new car. The dealer had prepped it, but used too much product - then I had my Dad asking me what I thought all these oily dots along the doors, wheelarch, mud guards were....

FWIW, I've had no problems with Megs Endurance either over the years. I don't dress the tyres all that often, but when I do it's all I use. I also did try using my 303 Aerospace Protectant as a test once; I found this gave a longer lasting coating, and also didn't end up looking shiny - which I quite liked.

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Also, you need to make sure that the dressing is dry before driving.