How to Clean Tires & Remove Brown Blooming for Good

Tired of seeing ugly brown blooming on your tires? In this guide, I’ll show you how to deep clean your tires and remove brown blooming — so your tires stay black, clean, and fresh!

Brown blooming happens when tire antiozonants and protectants leach to the surface — combined with dirt and grime, it gives tires that dull, brown look.

The good news? It’s easy to fix — and with the right process, you can keep tires looking perfect for months.

What You’ll Need

Pure Magic Cleaner — BUY HERE
Firm tire scrubbing brush
Hose or pressure washer
Massive Drying Towel — BUY HERE
All Dressed Up — BUY HERE or Amazon

Step 1 — Rinse the Tires

Start by rinsing the tires thoroughly with water to remove loose dirt and grime.

Hot water works great if possible — it helps soften the blooming and grime.

Step 2 — Apply Pure Magic Cleaner

Spray Pure Magic Cleaner liberally on one tire at a time. Make sure to cover the entire sidewall.

Let it dwell for about 1 minute — you’ll often see brown residue start to leach out almost immediately.

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Step 3 — Scrub the Tire

Use a firm tire scrubbing brush and scrub the tire thoroughly:

Work the entire sidewall in small sections
Expect lots of brown foam — that’s the blooming coming off!
If needed, spray more Pure Magic Cleaner and continue scrubbing

Step 4 — Rinse & Repeat If Needed

Rinse the tire thoroughly with water. If the foam still looks brown, repeat steps 2–4 again until you see mostly white foam — that means the blooming is removed.

Some heavily bloomed tires may take 2–3 rounds to fully clean.

Step 5 — Dry the Tire

Use your Massive Drying Towel or a dedicated towel to dry the tire completely before applying dressing.

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Step 6 — Apply All Dressed Up

Once the tire is fully clean and dry, apply All Dressed Up with a foam applicator or tire sponge.

This gives the tire a deep black, matte, factory look — with no greasy shine or sling. It also helps prevent future blooming by conditioning the rubber properly.

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Pro Tips

Brown blooming is very common — especially on new tires or neglected tires
It’s normal for some blooming to return over time — just repeat this process as needed
Using All Dressed Up regularly helps slow blooming and keeps tires looking great

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Final Thoughts

Now you know how to clean tires and remove brown blooming for good!

With Pure Magic Cleaner and All Dressed Up, you can easily restore that deep black finish and keep your tires looking fresh and clean.

Give this process a try — your tires (and your whole car) will look better than ever. Happy detailing!