Do you have four half-moon stains on your concrete or paved driveway? The main ingredient in tire shine products is silicone, an element with very similar properties to carbon.
Tires are made of natural and synthetic rubber (long carbon chained molecules) mixed with carbon and Sulphur to produce rubber. Some anti-oxidants are also incorporated into the rubber to prevent the rubber from oxidizing.
Getting rid of tire stains caused by the silicone or carbon-based oils in tire cleaners can best be done by using muriatic acid and water to dissolve and wash away the embedded oil. A propane flame is also very effective in burning off the oil and tire cleaner residue on your driveway.
There are many homemade or commercially available tire shine products on the market. The tire shine creates a thin protective layer of carbon or silicone molecules on the surface of the sidewall of the tires, giving them a shiny black appearance.
The application of tire shine products creates overspray on driveways, causing unsightly discoloration. Let’s look at some ways to avoid getting the driveway dirty and how to clean up stains on driveways caused by tire shine overspray.
Silicone is the most common active ingredient in commercially available tire shine products. The silicone-based liquid is often applied with a spray bottle or in an aerosol mist.
Silicone is also used in concrete surface sealants and bonds very well to porous concrete. The white stains left by tire shine are the silicone clogging up the surface layer of the concrete.
To prevent stains on your concrete driveway, tire detailing should not be done on your driveway.
Parking your car on the lawn will ensure that the soapy water and other dirt washed off the car and tires will be absorbed by the soils and broken down by biological processes.
Never allow very oily water to wash into the water drainage system. Even a tiny amount of oil can contaminate thousands of gallons of water.
Parking the vehicle on top of waste cardboard placed on top of the concrete surface will absorb the tire shine overspray and prevent the concrete from being contaminated.
Keep some old newspaper or cat litter handy to mop up any accidental oil spills or tire shine overspray. The newspaper and cat litter are very absorbent and will soak up most of the spilled substance and limit the cleaning needed.
Cleaning off the white tire shine stains can be done similarly to removing oil stains on absorbent concrete surfaces. There are many proven methods to clean concrete, and most of them involve some scrubbing of the concrete surface.
The cleaning method requiring the least effort is to use a propane flame to burn off the stains.
A propane torch flame is used to heat the surface of the concrete and turn the silicone or oil stain back into a volatile gas. The gas will burn off in the heat of the flame, leaving the surface of the concrete looking as good as new.
Acids such as muriatic acid, pool acid, or even vinegar can be used on stained surfaces. You should wear protective gloves, eye protection, and a face mask when scrubbing the acid into the surface of the concrete.
The acid will break down the structure of the stain and will dissolve a thin layer of the concrete surface. Hose down the scrubbed surface with a garden hose and let the concrete dry.
If any stains remain, repeat the process until the stains are completely gone.
A strong alkali, such as a dishwashing solution, can also be used to dissolve the dirt.
Some elbow grease will be required to scrub the surface of the concrete. Wash off the surface and let it dry. Repeat as often as needed until the stains are all gone.
Meticulously washing and detailing your car can take many hours to bring back that new car look and smell. Working smart will save you the effort of cleaning up the workspace if you have completed the car detailing. The last step of car detailing is the shinning of the tires.
The most common place for car detailing is in the driveway in front of the house. The last thing you want to do is transfer the dirt and grime from the car to your pristine driveway surface. After washing and rinsing the car off, it is best to move it into the shade for drying and polishing.
Park the car in a shady spot on the lawn or under a roof, but place some waste cardboard under each tire to prevent the overspray of the tire shine from soaking into the surface of the soil or concrete. The silicone-based tire shine is an excellent sealer and creates a thin layer on the surface of the rubber, protecting the tire from UV damage and oxidation.
The tire shine overspray is equally effective in sealing off the surface of the concrete from water penetration. When hosed down, the tire shine stains will appear as four white half-moons on the wet concrete. These stains can be removed using a propane gas flame or by applying acid, vigorous scrubbing, and rinsing with water.
A sparkling clean car parked on a stained driveway can often be the result of a morning spent detailing your car. The stains on the driveway caused by tire shine and other dirt and debris washed off the car can result in more work than the car detailing.
Taking some intelligent precautions can make your car detailing more rewarding and avoid the need for removing the stains left by tire shine on your clean driveway. Doing the final drying and polishing steps on the lawn in the shade will prevent the need to clean tire shine stains off the concrete driveway.
Removing the tire shine stains on concrete driveways can be done but requires some effort and puts a damper on the joy of detailing your car. Using a propane flame to burn off the stains, whether from silicone-based tire shine or an oil leak, is the most effective and least strenuous method.
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#1
I'm probably the stupidest person ever. I washed my car and put tire shine, allowed it to dry for ~45 min and drove off forgetting that I put it on. Because it was nighttime, I didn't realize tire shine had flung all over my paint. By Sunday morning, I noticed and tried to remove all the sling marks but a lot of it seems stained into the paint. Now, I have yellowish stains on my white paint. Has anyone used tire shine and had it soak into the paint? What did you guys do? My M3 is about to be a month old and now I'm beating myself up in case it's permanent.
.. I've tried using Goo Gone, Scratch X... nothing seems to be working. Please help
#2
i would try a good rubbing compound, its what detailers use to remove surface damage to clear coats, little elbow grease should o the trick
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Some pictures of my stupidity.
#4
I think an important question is, what type of tire shine is it? Is the tire shine water-based or solvent-based? I am guessing based on the pics and how difficult it is to remove that it is solvent-based. Here is what I would recommend:
1) I would contact the manufacturer of the tire shine and ask them what they would recommend to remove the slung tire shine on your white paint.
I am sure others have run into the same problem.
2) If it is solvent-based tire dressing, I would be inclined to try a very small amount of mineral spirits directly on the stained area. Just note this stuff is nasty. You need to be careful in how you use it to make sure you do not damage the car or your lungs. Here is a helpful article on how to use mineral spirits:
3) Take it to a professional detailer and get some professional recommendations. Yes, you could use a rubbing compound. But that does remove a small amount of clear coat in the process. I would only use a compound if nothing else works.
Good luck!
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#5
Something like Turtle Wax Bug & Tar Remover might take it off.
You can get it at Target or Walmart for about $5.
(If it doesn't remove it, it's not money wasted because you can still keep it in your car to remove bugs off the front on long car trips)
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#6
Everything I've read about this is that NO amount of chemicals or polishing will remove the stains -- and it's especially problematic on white cars.
However, over time, the sun will make it fade away until it's barely noticeable.
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Mac00kemdanno said:
Everything I've read about this is that NO amount of chemicals or polishing will remove the stains -- and it's especially problematic on white cars.
However, over time, the sun will make it fade away until it's barely noticeable.
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I read these too :/ I’m going to try everything everyone listed and I’m really hoping it will come out. However, if not, I’ll just slap some mudflaps on and hopefully it’ll cover the area and I won’t see it.
#8
Claybar process
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Mac00kemdanno said:
Everything I've read about this is that NO amount of chemicals or polishing will remove the stains -- and it's especially problematic on white cars.
However, over time, the sun will make it fade away until it's barely noticeable.
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i guess it depends on the car. my previous 2015 c300 had tons of sling on it (i didn't know how to apply properly back then).
it always wiped right off during my next washing, sometimes a month or two later.
OP - maybe try a degreaser.
#10
I just came across this discussion on an auto detailing forum that speaks to someone with the same exact situation:
In this post one person said this about the stains left by the tire sling "That`s called 'photo spotting.
' This is why some silicone based tire shines warn you this may happen especially on white or light colored cars."
The good news is that, according to some, the stains may simply fade over time.
To prevent this from happening again, I highly recommend using a water-based tire dressing such as Chemical Guys VRP or Xtreme Solutions Longevity. Avoid silicone-based dressings.
#11
I use Carpro perl and have zero issue with tire sling. Best tire dressing I’ve ever used, especially it’s durability through wet weather.
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Make-up marks on clothing are traditionally considered hard-to-remove stains.
Ordinary laundry detergents, as well as products with improved composition, will not help to remove lip gloss from fabric.
This is due to the fact that the list of the main components of this cosmetics includes glycerin, vaseline and other types of oils that protect the delicate skin of the lips from external influences and give a soft shine. Also, we must not forget about the pigments that are included in the composition.
As a result, when lip gloss gets on wardrobe items, greasy stains form and, due to the multi-component nature, are difficult to remove from the fabric. It is important to choose a product that can dissolve fats without damaging the synthetic, natural or mixed material.
Universal stain remover. A store-bought product should be tested on an inconspicuous area of \u200b\u200bthe thing, since the chemical agent can ruin the structure of the material. Then proceed according to the instructions specified by the manufacturer.
Depending on the type of stain remover:
Manufacturers also offer specialized stain removers designed to remove cosmetics from fabrics, including lip gloss. They include solvents and detergents that are safe for natural and synthetic fabrics.
Instead of a stain remover, before washing, the soiled area on the fabric can be treated with any dishwashing detergent that contains fat-dissolving components. It is applied for 15-20 minutes, after which the thing is rinsed in warm water.
Salicylic alcohol will also help remove the stain. The contaminated tissue area is placed on a paper napkin with the contaminated side down and treated with a gauze swab or cotton pad, moistened with salicylic alcohol and regularly replacing paper napkins that absorb dissolved fat.
Purified gasoline is used in the same way instead of salicylic alcohol.
After removing the stain with benzine or salicylic alcohol, the item is soaked in warm water with dissolved washing powder for half an hour, and then washed by hand.
To remove stains left by lip gloss from clothes made from delicate fabrics, do not use purchased stain removers, even specialized ones. Delicate materials include satin, expensive natural silk and other materials that are not recommended to be washed in water.
Clean stains with a 50:50 mixture of turpentine and ether. After preparing the mixture, test its effect on the structure of the fabric by applying it to an inconspicuous area of \u200b\u200bthe clothing. If everything is in order, moisten a cotton pad with the solution and treat the contamination. The procedure is repeated 3-4 times - it is necessary to achieve blanching of the spot.
Next, on the wrong side of the soiled fabric, lay a sheet of white blotting paper with a layer of talc sprinkled on it.
Sprinkle talcum powder on top of the stain and apply a second sheet of the same paper. Iron the paper with a well-heated iron. Then clean the fabric from the talcum powder.
To remove a lip gloss stain from white clothes, pull the soiled cloth over a container of suitable size and sprinkle the stain with borax powder. Then hydrogen peroxide is poured over the powder with a concentration of 3% (no more, otherwise the structure of the material will be damaged).
After the complete disappearance of contamination, the garment is rinsed in cool water.
Lip gloss stains can be treated with special products sold in the store, as well as traditional tricks that housewives use to remove difficult grease stains.
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How to get rid of stubborn stains in the cabin
In this article we will tell you about the secrets of ridding the car interior of unwanted stubborn stains.
Consider the main problems, the causes of occurrence. How to properly approach the problem and with what help to carry out the cleaning process. We will also discuss and compare two approaches: independent and with the help of a professional service.
The neater and tidier the interior, the higher the prestige of appearance. Each owner must monitor the maintenance of the status of the machine. You can’t run away from unforeseen situations, you can only quickly eliminate problems. The future state of the salon depends on a quick reaction. It is better to approach the issue responsibly, otherwise the purchase of new covers will cost a large amount.
Let's consider the places in the car interior where stubborn stains mainly occur:
In order to describe the ways to get rid of stubborn stains, let's analyze the main reasons:
Difficult, poorly cleaned marks appear from coffee, juices and wine. The sugar content in drinks spoils the fabric surface, leaving sticky, ingrained marks. If you do not monitor your actions and the behavior of the passengers in the car, then it is impossible to exclude the appearance of unwanted stains. It is worth regularly cleaning the interior, if only because a comfortable trip will bring not only inner peace, but also good reviews to the owner.
Consider the cases separately.
How and with what to properly clean the interior of a car:
Citric acid, water, any detergent and a spray bottle will come to the rescue. The partner of the solution will be soda, the reaction with which will create a cleaning effect. As mentioned above, the leather surface is difficult to clean. You need to carefully read the composition of the product. The base must be gel. Finish the procedure by applying a conditioner that will relieve the surface of hardness.
Every owner should have in his arsenal not only detergents suitable for the surface, but also household solutions.
As well as items with which the purification process will be carried out. For example, a cloth rag, sponge, dry cloth and brush. Do not forget about car interior care items: creams, gels, fragrances.
What is the best approach to cleaning the interior: rely only on your own strength or turn to specialists and trust them? Everyone chooses based on the pros and cons of the two approaches.
The advantage of doing the interior cleaning yourself is to save money. Information about "miracle remedies" at home can be found on the Internet. Cooking doesn't have to be expensive. But there is no guarantee that the stain will be completely removed, in addition, there is a risk of spoiling the surface even more.
As far as interior detailing is concerned, a clear advantage would be professional equipment, products and specialists who will give the necessary recommendations on care. A small amount of time and the salon is no longer recognizable.
