CarPro ReTyre Tyre Cleaner
by
CarPro
£9.00
- Deep-cleans rubber
- Lifts road grime
- Prepares tyres for dressing
We Say
Tired of brown, grubby tyres that never seem to come clean? CARPRO ReTyre strips away old dressings and ingrained grime, bringing back that freshly cleaned rubber look.
You can spend ages cleaning your wheels, but if the tyres are still looking brown and tired, the finished result never quite looks right. Much of that discolouration comes from contamination and antiozonants migrating to the rubber surface. Add old tyre dressing and road grime into the mix, and it's easy to see why ordinary car shampoo often struggles to get them properly clean.
CARPRO ReTyre is designed specifically for this job. It's a strong alkaline tyre cleaner that produces plenty of foam when agitated with a brush, helping lift dirt, old dressings and brown deposits from the textured rubber. You can actually see the progress you're making as the dirty foam rinses away. CARPRO recommends repeating the process until the foam remains white, which is a handy indication that you've removed much of the accumulated contamination.
We particularly like ReTyre as a preparation product. There's little point putting an expensive tyre dressing over layers of old silicone and ingrained dirt, especially if you're hoping to get decent durability from it. A proper clean gives products such as CARPRO DarkSide a much better starting point. It's equally useful before applying CARPRO PERL if you prefer a more traditional dressing.
Although ReTyre is a dedicated rubber cleaner, CARPRO also says it can be used on most modern clear-coated wheels. We'd still treat it primarily as a tyre cleaner and take care around sensitive wheel finishes. The formula is strongly alkaline, so it's not something to leave sitting on the surface while you clean the rest of the car. If it runs onto the wheels, dilute it promptly with water, and never let it dry.
Application couldn't be much simpler. Rinse the tyre, spray ReTyre generously over the rubber and give it around 30 seconds before working it thoroughly with a medium-stiff brush. Rinse everything clean and repeat if necessary. It's a small extra stage in your detailing routine, but one that can make a surprisingly big difference to how the tyres look and how evenly your next dressing applies.
Key Features
Cleaning Strength
10/10
(PolishedBliss comparison rating)
Main Benefit
DEEP CLEAN
(Removes browning and old dressings)
Chemical Basis
ALKALINE
(High-pH foaming cleaner)
Description
CARPRO ReTyre Tyre Cleaner is a powerful, alkaline cleaning product developed specifically for tyres and rubber surfaces. It removes accumulated road grime, old tyre dressings and the brown antiozonant residues that can leave tyre sidewalls looking tired and discoloured.
Its high-pH foaming formula works with brush agitation to deep-clean the rubber, lifting contamination that ordinary shampoo may leave behind. ReTyre is particularly useful before applying fresh tyre protection, helping create a cleaner surface for a more consistent finish.
Why you'll love it:
✓ Dedicated tyre and rubber cleaner
✓ Removes stubborn tyre browning and discolouration
✓ Breaks down accumulated road grime
✓ Removes old tyre dressing residues
✓ High-pH alkaline cleaning formula
✓ Strong foaming action when agitated
✓ Deep-cleans textured rubber surfaces
✓ Helps restore the appearance of clean, dark rubber
✓ Prepares tyres for fresh dressing or protection
✓ Ideal before applying CARPRO DarkSide or PERL
✓ Suitable for most modern clear-coated wheels according to CARPRO
✓ Ready to use without dilution
✓ Short 30-second dwell before agitation
ReTyre is especially useful when preparing tyres for a longer-lasting protective treatment. Thorough cleaning removes the accumulated dirt and previous dressing residues that can interfere with an even application. Follow with CARPRO DarkSide Tyre Dressing for a durable satin-black finish, or CARPRO PERL for versatile rubber and trim dressing.
CARPRO recommends repeating the cleaning process until the foam remains white, rather than the brown or grey colour associated with heavy contamination. This provides a useful visual guide, although it isn't a laboratory test of surface cleanliness.
ReTyre is a strong cleaning product, not a protective dressing. It does not add shine or water repellency to the tyre. Always rinse thoroughly, avoid sensitive finishes and never allow the solution to dry on the surface.
Specification
| Adds Protection | No |
|---|---|
| Agitation Required | Yes, medium-stiff brush |
| Application Method | Spray, agitate and rinse |
| Chemical Basis | Strongly alkaline foaming cleaner |
| Cleaning Strength |
|
| Dilutable | No, ready to use |
| Primary Application | Tyre and rubber cleaning |
| Removes Old Dressings | Yes |
| Rinse Required | Yes, thoroughly with water |
| Suitable Surfaces | Tyre rubber and most modern clear-coated wheels |
| Tyre Browning Removal | Yes, removes surface deposits |
| Typical Dwell Time | 30 seconds before agitation |
How To Use
1) Rinse the tyres:
Thoroughly pressure rinse the tyre sidewalls to remove loose dirt and debris. Ensure the tyres are cool before application.
2) Apply ReTyre:
Spray CARPRO ReTyre generously onto the rubber, ensuring even coverage across the sidewall. Allow approximately 30 seconds for the cleaner to foam and begin working.
3) Agitate thoroughly:
Apply additional ReTyre to a suitable medium-stiff tyre brush and work the cleaner into the rubber. Pay attention to textured areas, raised lettering and any remaining brown deposits.
4) Rinse completely:
Thoroughly rinse both the tyre and brush with clean water, removing the loosened contamination and cleaning solution.
5) Repeat if necessary:
If the foam remains heavily discoloured, repeat the cleaning process. CARPRO recommends continuing until the foam on the rubber appears white.
6) Dry and protect:
Once the tyre is thoroughly rinsed and dry, apply your preferred tyre dressing or sealant according to its instructions.
Important Notes:
✓ Ready to use; do not dilute
✓ Apply to cool tyres away from direct sunlight
✓ Rinse loose dirt away before application
✓ Allow approximately 30 seconds before brushing
✓ Use a suitable medium-stiff tyre cleaning brush
✓ Rinse the tyre and brush thoroughly
✓ Repeat until the cleaning foam remains white
✓ Never allow ReTyre to dry on any surface
✓ Avoid sensitive wheel finishes and materials
✓ Immediately dilute any run-off onto wheel surfaces with water
✓ Wear chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection
✓ Do not mix with other cleaning products
✓ Follow the current product label and Safety Data Sheet
Safety Data
CARPRO ReTyre is a strongly alkaline tyre and rubber cleaner. The available CARPRO-issued European Safety Data Sheet, revised 11 April 2023, classifies the product as corrosive and identifies the following hazards:
Hazard statements:
H290: May be corrosive to metals.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Important safety information:
✓ Wear suitable chemical-resistant gloves
✓ Wear appropriate protective eyewear
✓ Avoid all direct contact with skin and eyes
✓ Do not breathe spray mist
✓ Use outdoors or in a suitably ventilated area
✓ Never mix with other cleaning chemicals
✓ Keep securely stored out of reach of children
✓ Avoid unnecessary contact with metal surfaces
✓ If product contacts skin or eyes, follow the emergency first-aid instructions on the current label and SDS
✓ Prevent unnecessary release of concentrate into waterways
✓ Follow the current product label and Safety Data Sheet
Safety Data Sheet:
Consult the current CARPRO ReTyre Safety Data Sheet for full hazard classifications, first-aid measures, handling and storage requirements. The hazard information above is based on a manufacturer-issued European document revised 11 April 2023. Check that it matches the formulation currently supplied in the UK.