TT 50-14-01

Tech Tips
TT 50-14-01
Date: June 6, 2014
2000-2014 All vehicles-Tire dressing for vehicle detailing
The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle.
There are many different tire dressing products available. When choosing a product please pay close
attention to its contents. Always use a water based product.
Note:
The use of non-water based products will increase the risk of causing damage to painted surfaces.
One of the recommended products is the water based 3M™ Engine and tire dressing (ID: 38124, 1
Gallon)
How to use the 3M™ engine and tire dressing on tires:
1. Spray a thin, uniform coating of dressing concentrate directly onto the tires and allow to dry.
2. Remove overspray from the wheels, hubcaps or painted surfaces using a clean, soft, dry terry cloth
towel (figure 1).
Figure 1; remove excessive residue
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Note:
Remove excessive residue from painted surfaces directly after applying it on to the tires. Doing so will
prevent for possible damage to painted surfaces (see Figure 2).
Figure 2. Paint damage due to slinging tire dressing residue
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